Captain Doug Chason 

4.9/5 (164 reviews)
 
State licensed
 4566 Water Street, Bagdad, FL 32583, United States

Captain Doug Chason 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (164 reviews)
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4566 Water Street
Bagdad, FL, United States
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If you’re an angler with some experience and are looking for a fishing adventure, look no further! Captain Doug Chason is a passionate angler who’s been fishing all his life, and he’ll be happy to show you around the area and take you to some of his best fishing spots. His goal is to create a wonderful experience you’ll remember for years to come.

You’ll go out in his 25-foot Champion center console boat, which is perfect for exploring the area's flats and inshore waters. The boat features plenty of storage, so feel free to bring whatever you think you’ll need.

Capt. Doug will provide you with all the equipment you’ll need, and you’ll be using mainly Penn rods and reels. He’ll provide bait, as well as a fishing license.

On a typical trip, you’ll prowl the shallow waters of the area, targeting fish such as Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Tripletail, and Speckled Trout.

Pack snacks and drinks for refreshment and sun protection so you can enjoy your day.

Come explore the rich waters of Pensacola Bay with Captain Doug Chason and make some lifelong memories!

Specific Species of fish are not guaranteed. Weather, wind and other natural conditions can affect amount of fish caught. All local and state size limits and quantity limits will be obeyed and may require that we put back certain size and types of fish.

Those desiring to attend a charter should consider their physical condition and make sure that they can handle the temperature and movement of the boat.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 164 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (150)

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Angler rating

153
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4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

86%

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Showing: 5 of 164 reviews
Anson B.
Anson B.
5.0/5

Aug 13, 2025

Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM)

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Please Read….. We had a great experience. But we were a victim of timing and weather. Doug is an excellent captain and the boat was great. Had fun pulling in Pin Fish and got a great Red Drone. Just wish we had caught more. But that wasn’t because of lack of effort on the captain or us trying. It was just the weather and we are near the end of the season. Trust me, we will be be back and will book with Doug again!

Please Read….. We had a great experience. But we were a victim of timing and weather. Doug is an excellent captain and the boat...  

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Jesse S.
Jesse S.
5.0/5

May 16, 2025

Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM)

May 2025

VERIFIED

Wanted to treat my son to a salt water fishing trip as a congrats on his college graduation. Trip did not disappoint. Captain Doug was very knowledgeable about the area and read the fishing "signs" of where they were. We caught flounder, some small bait fish and a hammerhead shark. It was a great day to be on the water. We also saw dolphins and several large manta rays. Definitely recommend a charter with captain Doug and we will be chartering with him again when we come back.

Wanted to treat my son to a salt water fishing trip as a congrats on his college graduation. Trip did not disappoint. Captain...  

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1 person finds this review helpful

Steven W.
Steven W.
5.0/5

Jun 16, 2025

Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM)

Excellent capt, very knowledgeable

VERIFIED

We ended up catching 4 mackerel trolling. It was my wife's first time and to see her happy made the trip for me. She got seasick and the captain was super helpful and turned the trip around with helping her feel better. And we got a ton of fish. Thanks again captain Doug!

We ended up catching 4 mackerel trolling. It was my wife's first time and to see her happy made the trip for me. She got seasick...  

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Craig C.
Craig C.
5.0/5

Aug 16, 2025

Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM)

Fun trip!

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Perfect day and perfect trip! Thanks, we look forward to another trip!!

Perfect day and perfect trip! Thanks, we look forward to another trip!!  

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James B.
James B.
5.0/5

Apr 11, 2025

Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM)

Great experience with a great captain!

VERIFIED

We had an exciting time with Doug on our charter. He is very knowledgeable and we had a lot of fun on our trip. It was a memorable one! We are repeat customers and we will be back!

We had an exciting time with Doug on our charter. He is very knowledgeable and we had a lot of fun on our trip. It was a memorable...  

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day (7hr) - Inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 164 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (150)

August fishing trip
August fishing trip
August fishing trip
+147

Angler rating

153
4
4
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

86%

Showing 1 - 5 of 164 reviews
Showing: 5 of 164 reviews
Anson B.
Anson B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Bucket List Item

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM) on August 13, 2025

Please Read….. We had a great experience. But we were a victim of timing and weather. Doug is an excellent captain and the boat was great. Had fun pulling in Pin Fish and got a great Red Drone. Just wish we had caught more. But that wasn’t because of lack of effort on the captain or us trying. It was just the weather and we are near the end of the season. Trust me, we will be be back and will book with Doug again!

Please Read….. We had a great experience. But we were a victim of timing and weather. Doug is an excellent captain and the boat was great. Had fun pulling in Pin Fish and got a great Red Drone. Just wish we had caught more. But that wasn’t because of lack of effort on the captain or us trying. It was just the weather and we are near the end of the season. Trust me, we will be be back and will book with Doug again!  

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Jesse S.
Jesse S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

May 2025

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM) on May 16, 2025

Wanted to treat my son to a salt water fishing trip as a congrats on his college graduation. Trip did not disappoint. Captain Doug was very knowledgeable about the area and read the fishing "signs" of where they were. We caught flounder, some small bait fish and a hammerhead shark. It was a great day to be on the water. We also saw dolphins and several large manta rays. Definitely recommend a charter with captain Doug and we will be chartering with him again when we come back.

Wanted to treat my son to a salt water fishing trip as a congrats on his college graduation. Trip did not disappoint. Captain Doug was very knowledgeable about the area and read the fishing "signs" of where they were. We caught flounder, some small bait fish and a hammerhead shark. It was a great day to be on the water. We also saw dolphins and several large manta rays. Definitely recommend a charter with captain Doug and we will be chartering with him again when we come back.  

 Jesse S. recommends Captain Doug Chason

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1 person finds this review helpful

Steven W.
Steven W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent capt, very knowledgeable

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM) on June 16, 2025

We ended up catching 4 mackerel trolling. It was my wife's first time and to see her happy made the trip for me. She got seasick and the captain was super helpful and turned the trip around with helping her feel better. And we got a ton of fish. Thanks again captain Doug!

We ended up catching 4 mackerel trolling. It was my wife's first time and to see her happy made the trip for me. She got seasick and the captain was super helpful and turned the trip around with helping her feel better. And we got a ton of fish. Thanks again captain Doug!  

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Craig C.
Craig C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM) on August 16, 2025

Perfect day and perfect trip! Thanks, we look forward to another trip!!

Perfect day and perfect trip! Thanks, we look forward to another trip!!  

 Craig C. recommends Captain Doug Chason

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James B.
James B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience with a great captain!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM) on April 11, 2025

We had an exciting time with Doug on our charter. He is very knowledgeable and we had a lot of fun on our trip. It was a memorable one! We are repeat customers and we will be back!

We had an exciting time with Doug on our charter. He is very knowledgeable and we had a lot of fun on our trip. It was a memorable one! We are repeat customers and we will be back!  

 James B. recommends Captain Doug Chason

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FAQs about Captain Doug Chason

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Champion
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
56 knots
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