Above The Salt Charters
Above The Salt Charters
Above the Salt Charters offers the best options for a day of fun-filled fishing. Our passion and focus ensures each person in your group will have an experience they'll never forget. He's thankful for every day on the water, teaching next generations the art of angling as well as sharing techniques with both the new and the seasoned.
Captain Chuck's 26' 2020 Crevalle is powered by a 400 HP Mercury engine, which means you get there faster, so you can fish longer. He limits groups to 6 or less so that each fisherman has ample room to receive his undivided attention and assistance. The vessel holds three live wells, which are more than adequate storage for live bait; and the coffin box keeps fish fresh in a saltwater brine until you arrive at the dock where Captain Chuck cleans and bags your catch.
Explore the Gulf of Mexico by targeting a variety of species that are available here. You can go after Kingfish, Red Snapper, Cobia, Tuna, Amberjack, all kinds of Grouper, and many more.
Enjoy hours of fishing! From beginners and experts to parents who want to put the kiddo on their first saltwater fish and friends just out for the day making memories - sit back and relax! Captain Chuck has you covered.
All fishing equipment, licenses, as well as bottled water are included in the price. You only need to pack some snacks and bring some sun protection.
Above the Salt Charters is here to create an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. You only need to choose the date and be there on time!
Above the Salt Charters offers the best options for a day of fun-filled fishing. Our passion and focus ensures each person in your group will have an experience they'll never forget. He's thankful for every day on the water, teaching next generations the art of angling as well as sharing techniques with both the new and the seasoned.
Captain Chuck's 26' 2020 Crevalle is powered by a 400 HP Mercury engine, which means you get there faster, so you can fish longer. He limits groups to 6 or less so that each fisherman has ample room to receive his undivided attention and assistance. The vessel holds three live wells, which are more than adequate storage for live bait; and the coffin box keeps fish fresh in a saltwater brine until you arrive at the dock where Captain Chuck cleans and bags your catch.
Explore the Gulf of Mexico by targeting a variety of species that are available here. You can go after Kingfish, Red Snapper, Cobia, Tuna, Amberjack, all kinds of Grouper, and many more.
Enjoy hours of fishing! From beginners and experts to parents who want to put the kiddo on their first saltwater fish and friends just out for the day making memories - sit back and relax! Captain Chuck has you covered.
All fishing equipment, licenses, as well as bottled water are included in the price. You only need to pack some snacks and bring some sun protection.
Above the Salt Charters is here to create an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. You only need to choose the date and be there on time!
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What a great day on the water!! So much fun with captains Chuck and George! Caught our limit on Red snapper and snagged a good amount of other species as well! l Definitely 10/10 would be again with these two!!!!
Thank you for the review Chelsey! It was great having you guys aboard. you guys were definitely fun!
Did the 6 hour trip with Captain Chuck and WOW he did not disappoint! He was very responsive before the trip had even started and even called 2 days early to help determine what spots would work best for us. On the day of the trip, he had everything ready to go and we set out right on time. We had 4 people in our party and none of us are super comfortable with fishing, but Captain Chuck was always patient and helped teach us everything there was to learn. He worked his butt off to make sure we were always in a great position to catch some fish and he made sure to communicate all the important stuff to keep things running smoothly! We caught so many fish and had such a fun time! Will 1000% be booking with Captain Chuck in the future!
Thank you for the review, Doc! What a great day, you guys were incredible to spend the day with! I’m looking so forward to fishing with you all again!
Captain Madden did an amazing job! The day started out with a good bite in the first spot and then a quick move to a second spot where Captain Chuck got the fish fired up! We caught so many fish and such a variety of fish, red snapper, mangos, Mingos, scamp, Bonita and more. It was by far the best charter experience I’ve had in the past 20 years. We had folks in our group of varying ages and experience and Captain Madden took great care of everyone and made sure all had a great time! We will be back again to fish with Captain Chuck!!
Thank you for the great review Mr. Freeman. Your whole group had such a great energy and it was a pleasure having you aboard today. I look forward to seeing you again!
The day could not have gone better. Capt Chuck Madden was in communication with us for a couple days beforehand watching the weather. We got a good window a bit later than scheduled (thanks for the flexibility). Once we got out of the bay, we were on fish...a few bites early on and we moved a couple times, and Chuck had matched his places with the kind of chop we were in. We hit one of his favorites and we were hitting big fish immediately and it was sustained for some time. Big fish are what Chuck targets...what we were after and it turned out to be the best day on the water EVER for a couple of 70+ year olds who have been fishing together for 60 years. Big mangrove snapper, some of the biggest red snappers I have ever seen, good sized gag grouper (the grouper and red snapper were not open so we returned them to the water immediately) and a few other species. You absolutely cannot do better than booking Capt Chuck and his Above the Salt charter.
“The day could not have gone better”. Guys, with your willingness to handle the seas like you did and your enthusiasm, I couldn’t agree more. It made the trip more enjoyable than I can describe. I truly hope to see you again.
Thankfully, I was able to book Above the Salt with Captain Chuck last minute. He was professional, knowledgeable about where the best fishing spots are, and made us feel like we’ve known him for years. We caught lots of fish we’d never caught on a charter, and we even hooked a Goliath Grouper! We can’t wait to go back for a longer fishing trip.
Thank you for the review! I truly enjoy making new friends. Let’s get that Goliath!!
FAQs about Above The Salt Charters
What are the trip rates for Above The Salt Charters?
- US $850 per group - 4 Hr Bay Trip (4 hours)
- US $955 per group - Beginners 4 Hr Gulf trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $955 per group - Beginners 4 Hr Gulf Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 6 Hr Bay Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,280 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hr Bay trip (8 hours)
- US $1,395 per group - Half Day 6 Hour Gulf Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,850 per group - Full Day 8 Hour Gulf Trip (8 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - 10 HR Gulf Adventure Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Above The Salt Charters?
- Toilet EMERGENCY USE PLEASE
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Outriggers
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Above The Salt Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (When Available)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish are cleaned at no charge!)
- Drinks (Water available at no charge)
- Fishing license (All license and gear are included!)
What types of fishing does Above The Salt Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
What fishing techniques does Above The Salt Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Spearfishing
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Above The Salt Charters?
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- Jack (Almaco)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
Your captain
I've been fishing my whole life - almost 45 years. I retired from the Air Force in 2014, after which I made fishing my career - it's what I'm most passionate about. I considered pursuing other interests such as flying since I'm an instrument-rated pilot, but my heart belongs to the water. I've had a couple of fantastic mentors who have helped me get started and here I am, taking the opportunity to show others the time of their life!
I've been fishing my whole life - almost 45 years. I retired from the Air Force in 2014, after which I made fishing my career - it's what I'm most passionate about. I considered pursuing other interests such as flying since I'm an instrument-rated pilot, but my heart belongs to the water. I've had a couple of fantastic mentors who have helped me get started and here I am, taking the opportunity to show others the time of their life!
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
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.
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Shalimar right now
Amberjack
Cobia
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish Mackerel
Triggerfish (Gray)
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