Miss Chief Charters
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced angler, Miss Chief Charters offers an unforgettable fishing experience in the Florida Keys. Captain Dan Matthews, with 25 years of professional fishing experience in the Keys, knows the perfect spots to ensure a great time for you!
You will board the "Miss Chief," a 34’ Crusader sport fisher boat equipped with shaded seating area, GPS, fishfinder, live bait tank, outriggers, toilet, and icebox. With enough space for up to 6 anglers feel free to bring your friends and family.
Captain Dan specializes in family-friendly trips and live bait big game fishing for various species such as Sailfish, Swordfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Sharks, and more. The offshore fishing in the Keys is top-notch, and you’ll experience it firsthand.
All trips include fishing equipment, live bait, lures, and fishing licenses. The first mate will assist you throughout the day and will clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip.
Join the energetic and professional crew of Miss Chief for a fun and memorable fishing adventure. You’re sure to create memories that will last a lifetime!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
+20Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
84%
Caught fish
96%
Jun 11, 2025
3/4 Day Morning Trip
Great family trip
Captain Dan and his mate Jess gave us a great trip. We were a group of a grandpa,son and two grandsons. They took great care to make sure all had a great learning experience and a great time. Oh, we also caught a good amount of fish. Thanks Dan and Jess, you gave some great memories.
Captain Dan and his mate Jess gave us a great trip. We were a group of a grandpa,son and two grandsons. They took great care to...
Jul 25, 2025
3/4 Day Afternoon Trip
Great experience
We booked this experience for my son’s 9th birthday, the captain and crew (Corey) were absolutely amazing! We caught several keepers and they kept the birthday boy engaged the entire time. Truly a great experience for a family outing!
We booked this experience for my son’s 9th birthday, the captain and crew (Corey) were absolutely amazing! We caught several keepers...
Jun 6, 2025
Full Day Trip
Great Trip with Awesome People
We had a great trip with Captain Dan and Jessica caught a bunch of fish. They did a great job with the fishing and helping the kids. We had one get sick a little, a 6yr old, two adults, and 18 yr old everyone had a great time and enjoyed the trip.
We had a great trip with Captain Dan and Jessica caught a bunch of fish. They did a great job with the fishing and helping the...
Nov 5, 2024
Half Day Morning Trip
Awesome guy and awesome time!!
Had a great time out on the water!! The water was too rough to go off shore, but we were able to fish some reefs and caught some keepers!! We caught a mix of mangrove snappers, yellow tail snappers, mutton snappers, red groupers, and black groupers. Dan is an awesome guy with a great playlist!! Super fun time, can’t wait to come back and fish with him again in the future!!
Had a great time out on the water!! The water was too rough to go off shore, but we were able to fish some reefs and caught some...
May 25, 2025
3/4 Day Morning Trip
Great day
Great day. Took my young son (7) and the captain and crew were incredibly patient and understanding as he and I figured it all out. Caught a lot of fish and capt. Dan took us far and wide looking for good spots.
Great day. Took my young son (7) and the captain and crew were incredibly patient and understanding as he and I figured it all...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
+20Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
84%
Caught fish
96%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great family trip
3/4 Day Morning Trip on June 11, 2025
Captain Dan and his mate Jess gave us a great trip. We were a group of a grandpa,son and two grandsons. They took great care to make sure all had a great learning experience and a great time. Oh, we also caught a good amount of fish. Thanks Dan and Jess, you gave some great memories.
Captain Dan and his mate Jess gave us a great trip. We were a group of a grandpa,son and two grandsons. They took great care to make sure all had a great learning experience and a great time. Oh, we also caught a good amount of fish. Thanks Dan and Jess, you gave some great memories.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great experience
3/4 Day Afternoon Trip on July 25, 2025
We booked this experience for my son’s 9th birthday, the captain and crew (Corey) were absolutely amazing! We caught several keepers and they kept the birthday boy engaged the entire time. Truly a great experience for a family outing!
We booked this experience for my son’s 9th birthday, the captain and crew (Corey) were absolutely amazing! We caught several keepers and they kept the birthday boy engaged the entire time. Truly a great experience for a family outing!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Trip with Awesome People
Full Day Trip on June 6, 2025
We had a great trip with Captain Dan and Jessica caught a bunch of fish. They did a great job with the fishing and helping the kids. We had one get sick a little, a 6yr old, two adults, and 18 yr old everyone had a great time and enjoyed the trip.
We had a great trip with Captain Dan and Jessica caught a bunch of fish. They did a great job with the fishing and helping the kids. We had one get sick a little, a 6yr old, two adults, and 18 yr old everyone had a great time and enjoyed the trip.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome guy and awesome time!!
Half Day Morning Trip on November 5, 2024
Had a great time out on the water!! The water was too rough to go off shore, but we were able to fish some reefs and caught some keepers!! We caught a mix of mangrove snappers, yellow tail snappers, mutton snappers, red groupers, and black groupers. Dan is an awesome guy with a great playlist!! Super fun time, can’t wait to come back and fish with him again in the future!!
Had a great time out on the water!! The water was too rough to go off shore, but we were able to fish some reefs and caught some keepers!! We caught a mix of mangrove snappers, yellow tail snappers, mutton snappers, red groupers, and black groupers. Dan is an awesome guy with a great playlist!! Super fun time, can’t wait to come back and fish with him again in the future!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day
3/4 Day Morning Trip on May 25, 2025
Great day. Took my young son (7) and the captain and crew were incredibly patient and understanding as he and I figured it all out. Caught a lot of fish and capt. Dan took us far and wide looking for good spots.
Great day. Took my young son (7) and the captain and crew were incredibly patient and understanding as he and I figured it all out. Caught a lot of fish and capt. Dan took us far and wide looking for good spots.
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