Ready to cast a line in Punta Gorda? Then Chum Em Up Charters has a trip with your name on it! Your guide for the day is Captain Michael, giving you access to years of sportfishing experience.
These waters are known for Snook, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, Jack Crevalle, Gag Grouper, Cobia, Black Drum, Redfish, and more – with any luck, they’ll make your reel scream.
On the day of your trip you’re likely to bottom fish using light tackle.
You’ll be dropping lines from a 20’ Center console with capacity for 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.
Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
It’s always wise to bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Chum Em Up Charters.
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- US $200 per person - Solo half day fishing (5 hours)
- US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
- US $400 per group - Sheephead half day (5 hours)
- US $400 per group - Night Snook Fishing (5 hours)
- US $500 per group - Half day tarpon trip (5 hours)
- US $500 per group - Night tarpon trips (5 hours)
- US $600 per group - Full day shark fishing (7 hours)
- US $600 per group - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
- US $600 per group - Night shark fishing (5 hours)
- US $700 per group - Full day tarpon fishing (7 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (I will have live bait before the trip starts so we won’t cut into any of your time fishing.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning of fish is included in the fee we will fillet fish once we return to the dock )
- Fishing License (Yes included my license will cover everyone on the boat )
- Inshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Spinning
- Popping
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Grouper (Gag)
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
Your captain
27 Fishing Reports |
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34 Customer reviews |
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Member since January 2024 |
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.
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Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
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:

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