Chum em up charters Customer Reviews

Name: Chum em up charters
Brand: Chum em up charters
Rating: 5 (25 reviews)

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Captain Mike consistently delivers exceptional results with his deep knowledge of Punta Gorda waters and expert preparation. Customers regularly catch impressive varieties including tarpon, snook, snapper, sheepshead, trout, and even sharks, with some trips yielding 60+ fish in just four hours. He arrives with top-quality gear, live bait already caught, and knows exactly where to find specific species based on conditions and time of day. Mike's dedication to his guests truly shines through in every trip. He focuses entirely on putting customers on fish rather than fishing himself, immediately handles any snags or lost tackle, and adapts plans for weather conditions like routing through protected canals on windy days. Families especially appreciate his patience with beginners and kids, while experienced anglers value his willingness to target whatever species they're seeking. Customers consistently book repeat trips and recommend him to others.

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Freshly caught speckled trout being held on fishing boat

Fresh caught snook displayed on fishing boat with multiple anglers celebrating successful fishing trip

Two sheepshead fish caught in unknown location

A crevalle jack fish caught while fishing

5 grey snapper and cero mackerel fish caught while fishing

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Jefferey Steward

March 8, 2026

Trip - on March 8, 2026

Great day out on the water with captain Mike! Knows his way around the harbor and all the good spots to fish! Put me on a ton of fish! Will definitely book again when I come back to visit!

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PETER MARINIGH

February 25, 2026

Trip - Half Day Guided Fishing Trip In Punta Gorda, Florida - Redfish, Sheepshead And Snook on February 25, 2026

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Beautiful morning spent with captain Mike on the water. He brought us to many different areas to target different species, taught us different techniques and tried really hard to get the bite on for us. It was a slower day of fishing but we caught 4 different species and came home with dinner ! Great time and hope to be back in years to come.

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Todd K

December 13, 2025

Trip - on December 13, 2025

He does a great job putting you on fish over multiple spots. Had a great time.

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Marc Thiery

November 28, 2025

Trip - Half Day Or Full Day Fishing Trip In Punta Gorda, Florida -Shark, Tarpon And More on November 28, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We had a fantastic day out on the water with Michael! Conditions were a bit tricky with a fresh breeze and very low tide, but he adjusted the trip perfectly and put us right on the fish. We ended up catching plenty, and just as memorable was the great conversation and time spent with him. Michael’s knowledge, adaptability, and easygoing personality made the whole experience enjoyable. Highly recommend his charter if you’re looking for both a successful and fun day of fishing in Punta Gorda!

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Edward B

November 10, 2025

Trip - on November 10, 2025

Captain Michael was professional, polite, and extremely knowledgeable. He kept his word — we caught plenty of fish! My family and I had a fantastic trip. If you’re looking for a great day on the water, call Captain Michael — you won’t regret it!

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Clay B

November 8, 2025

Trip - on November 8, 2025

Captain Mike was great — an easygoing and friendly guy! He put us on fish quickly and kept the action going throughout the trip.

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Misael D

November 2, 2025

Trip - on November 2, 2025

Captain Mike is professional, outgoing, and always makes sure you’re on the fish! We caught a variety of species, including snapper, snook, jacks, grouper, and Spanish mackerel. We’re already thinking about rebooking — you should too! 10/10 experience.

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Collin Y

September 17, 2025

Trip - on September 17, 2025

The only time we didn’t have a fish on was when we were baiting the next hook! Had an absolute blast — extremely happy with the trip. 10/10 experience!

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Summer D

August 23, 2025

Trip - on August 23, 2025

Captain Mike was awesome! We were only in town for the weekend from Michigan, and the weather didn’t look great for our scheduled trip. Mike offered to reschedule for the next day, and we’re so glad we did! We caught plenty of fish and had an unforgettable experience. We’ll definitely be back again — thank you, Mike! =)

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Paul I

August 8, 2025

Trip - on August 8, 2025

My nephew and I planned a last-minute trip to Florida and booked this charter on short notice — and Captain Mike couldn’t have been a better choice. He reached out right away to ask what we wanted to target, and I mentioned we’d never caught a tarpon before. Sure enough, at the very first spot, we landed multiple tarpon, including a massive 40-pounder! Captain Mike truly knows his spots and delivers exactly what you’re hoping for. I couldn’t recommend him enough. If you’re on the fence about booking, don’t be — his knowledge and versatility on the water are incredible. We’ll be back every chance we get!

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erik varela

July 9, 2025

Trip - on July 9, 2025

Captain Mike was great! Had bait and rods ready. Caught multiple tarpons,snappers,snooks. Great experience.

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Crypto Kid Podcast

June 30, 2025

Trip - on June 30, 2025

Mike is a really nice person! Took my friends and I out for a birthday night fishing trip to catch cobia . Definitely got our moneys worth!

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Captain MichaelReplied on June 30, 2025

I really appreciate that man hope to see you guys again soon

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