Captain Doug Chason 

4.9/5 (152 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Marina Drive 340, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, 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 will all the equipment you’ll need, and you’ll be using mainly Penn rods and reels. He’ll provide live 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 Apalachicola or Port St Joe Bay with Captain Doug Chason and make some lifelong memories!

Doug Chason

Captain

Doug Chason

6 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (P.M.)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
Full Day 7hr
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $850 
Offshore (State Waters)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,100 
There are 18 people looking at this charter.

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FAQs about Captain Doug Chason

What are the trip rates for Captain Doug Chason?

Captain Doug Chason offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4hr)- Inshore (P.M.) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Full Day 7hr (7 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Offshore (State Waters) (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Captain Doug Chason?

When you book a trip with Captain Doug Chason, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Sirius Marine Weather
What's included in the trip price with Captain Doug Chason?

Trips booked with Captain Doug Chason include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Mostly Penn.)
  • Live Bait (Bought before the trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in the charter. )
  • Fishing License (Fishing licenses included for up to 4 people. )
What types of fishing does Captain Doug Chason offer?

Captain Doug Chason offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Within State Waters (9 Miles) )
  • Offshore Fishing (Within State Waters (9 Miles) )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Captain Doug Chason offer?

Captain Doug Chason offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Captain Doug Chason?

Top targeted fish species with Captain Doug Chason include:

  • Black Drum
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Doug Chason

Port St. Joe, Florida, United States

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
152 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2019

Like many other guides, I have been fishing since I could hold a fishing pole. Fishing is my way of life and I am excited to introduce others to it.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Within State Waters (9 Miles)

Offshore Fishing

Within State Waters (9 Miles)

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Radar

Sirius Marine Weather

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Mostly Penn.

Live Bait

Bought before the trip.

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fish cleaning is included in the charter.

Fishing License

Fishing licenses included for up to 4 people.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Ages 9

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

What’s biting in Port St. Joe right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
TripletailTripletail

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