Chummy Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (242 reviews)
 
State licensed
 226 6th Street Northeast, Bradenton, FL 34208, United States

Chummy Fishing Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Bradenton, FL, United States
23 ft
6
4.9/5 (242 reviews)

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Chummy Fishing Charters' familiarity and knowledge of the marine life guarantees a fun and fulfilling day of fishing in the clear Gulf waters. Based out of Palmetto, FL, you'll have quick access to some productive shallow waters nearshore, while you'll also have the pick of the Gulf of Mexico within minutes from leaving shore.

Captain Steve Woodbury is a full-time charter operator who enjoys nothing more than spending time on the water with his guests, sharing his fishing secrets with them. He is a fun person to be around, and his vast experience acquired by fishing all over the country will certainly come in handy when tackling a range of prized fish.

Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard the modern 23' Carolina skiff, which boasts all the necessities for a day on the water. The GPS, VHF radio, and fishfinder will make sure you get to the sweet spots with ease, while the wireless trolling motor will keep you as quiet as a mouse when on the spooky fish in the shallower waters. Make yourself at home, as you look to fill the onboard ice box with plenty of fish to take home.

From the Tampa Bay to the Gulf of Mexico, there's no end to what you can catch. Get ready for a thrilling day out, going after Jack Crevalle, Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, Groupers, Redfish, Snook, Seabass, Tarpon, and many more. Discover the thrills of inshore fishing along with the beauty of fishing the productive reefs, as you embark on a fishing trip like never before.

Everything you need for a productive trip awaits you on board, and Capt. Steve will even clean and fillet your catch at the end of your trip for you to take home. You'll have nothing to worry about from start to finish, and beyond, with Chummy Fishing Charters, so come aboard and get your fish on!

Chummy Fishing Charters' familiarity and knowledge of the marine life guarantees a fun and fulfilling day of fishing in the clear Gulf waters. Based out of Palmetto, FL, you'll have quick access to some productive shallow waters nearshore, while you'll also have the pick of the Gulf of Mexico within minutes from leaving shore.

Captain Steve Woodbury is a full-time charter operator who enjoys nothing more than spending time on the water with his guests, sharing his fishing secrets with them. He is a fun person to be around, and his vast experience acquired by fishing all over the country will certainly come in handy when tackling a range of prized fish.

Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard the modern 23' Carolina skiff, which boasts all the necessities for a day on the water. The GPS, VHF radio, and fishfinder will make sure you get to the sweet spots with ease, while the wireless trolling motor will keep you as quiet as a mouse when on the spooky fish in the shallower waters. Make yourself at home, as you look to fill the onboard ice box with plenty of fish to take home.

From the Tampa Bay to the Gulf of Mexico, there's no end to what you can catch. Get ready for a thrilling day out, going after Jack Crevalle, Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, Groupers, Redfish, Snook, Seabass, Tarpon, and many more. Discover the thrills of inshore fishing along with the beauty of fishing the productive reefs, as you embark on a fishing trip like never before.

Everything you need for a productive trip awaits you on board, and Capt. Steve will even clean and fillet your catch at the end of your trip for you to take home. You'll have nothing to worry about from start to finish, and beyond, with Chummy Fishing Charters, so come aboard and get your fish on!

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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
242 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (210)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Donald Hughes
Donald Hughes
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
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A Great Experience with A Great Captain
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on October 7, 20253 adults
I and my two out of town friends had a great experience with Captain Stephen Woodbury of Chummy Fishing Charters. All was very easy from booking through FishBookers to meeting the Captain on time. While the wind and tide made for rough waters at times, Captain Woodbury took us to calmer locations. We were excited by the variety of fish we caught and had a great time. We appreciated the Captain’s knowledge of locations and identifying the fish with which we weren’t familiar. We highly recommend Captain Woodbury and Chummy Fishing Charters for your fishing adventure.
Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Black Seabass
Snook
Response from Captain
October 20, 2025
Thank you Donald for the very nice review. i am so glad you all had ad great of a time as i did fishing with you. hooefully we all can do it again soon with some calmer winds.
Robert Cucciardo
Robert Cucciardo
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
lots of wind
Full Day Trip – Nearshore on February 19, 20261 adult
captain Steve is a great guide and fun to fish with. Its tough this year with the uncooperative weather, but i have no complaints and will go with him again. His boat rides nice and he is considered of the old guy in the front of the boat. He knows the water. great doc... easy in and out.................................. thank you Steve
Response from Captain
March 6, 2026
Thank you Robert. Febuary was a tough month this year but glad you enjoyed your trip with us.
Shelly Gonzalez
Shelly Gonzalez
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
0
4.7
Verified
great fishing day!!
Full Day Trip – Inshore on March 1, 20262 adults
The captain is very laid-back, down to earth and friendly. This nakes for a relaxing atmosphere! He put us on fish all day, even with less than favorable weather conditions. We caught Puffer, lady, flounder, grouper, spotted trout, sheepshead, reef shark, bonnet head shark, and red snapper! we kept a few and took our catch of the day to a local restaurant and ate it that night! It made for a very memorable day!! Thanks Stephen!!!
Reported catch:
Goliath Grouper
Response from Captain
March 2, 2026
thank you Shelly. glad you enjoyed your trip amd dinner. I had a great tike with you all as well. Hooefully we can donot again soon.
Adam Calderon
Adam Calderon
us
Tampa, FL, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Constant “Fish On”
Full Day Trip – Nearshore on March 11, 20264 adults
Captain Steve knows his business well; a seasoned saltwater angler, he instinctively knew where the fish ran and when to shift to another spot. We had instant hits at every location. The varity in fish types made it more fun, depending on near- or in-shore fishing. Adam
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Response from Captain
March 14, 2026
Thank you Adam. I am very happy you all enjoyed your trip with us. It was a good day if fishing and glad the fish really showed uo for you all
Tammy Moss
Tammy Moss
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
First boat fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on June 1, 20266 adults
We’re all had fun we caught catfish flounder trout. The captain was great he kept out hook baited
Response from Captain
June 4, 2026
Thank you Tammy , I enjoyed watching you all experience salt water fishing for the first time . It was really fun watching your mom reel in the big snook and the smile she had taking the picture with it was so great to see. You all were great and i had a lot if fun spending the day with you all.

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Half Day Trip – Inshore
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Nearshore
7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
242 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (210)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Donald Hughes
Donald Hughes
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
A Great Experience with A Great Captain
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on October 7, 20253 adults
I and my two out of town friends had a great experience with Captain Stephen Woodbury of Chummy Fishing Charters. All was very easy from booking through FishBookers to meeting the Captain on time. While the wind and tide made for rough waters at times, Captain Woodbury took us to calmer locations. We were excited by the variety of fish we caught and had a great time. We appreciated the Captain’s knowledge of locations and identifying the fish with which we weren’t familiar. We highly recommend Captain Woodbury and Chummy Fishing Charters for your fishing adventure.
Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Black Seabass
Snook
Response from Captain
October 20, 2025
Thank you Donald for the very nice review. i am so glad you all had ad great of a time as i did fishing with you. hooefully we all can do it again soon with some calmer winds.
Robert Cucciardo
Robert Cucciardo
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
lots of wind
Full Day Trip – Nearshore on February 19, 20261 adult
captain Steve is a great guide and fun to fish with. Its tough this year with the uncooperative weather, but i have no complaints and will go with him again. His boat rides nice and he is considered of the old guy in the front of the boat. He knows the water. great doc... easy in and out.................................. thank you Steve
Response from Captain
March 6, 2026
Thank you Robert. Febuary was a tough month this year but glad you enjoyed your trip with us.
Shelly Gonzalez
Shelly Gonzalez
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
0
4.7
Verified
great fishing day!!
Full Day Trip – Inshore on March 1, 20262 adults
The captain is very laid-back, down to earth and friendly. This nakes for a relaxing atmosphere! He put us on fish all day, even with less than favorable weather conditions. We caught Puffer, lady, flounder, grouper, spotted trout, sheepshead, reef shark, bonnet head shark, and red snapper! we kept a few and took our catch of the day to a local restaurant and ate it that night! It made for a very memorable day!! Thanks Stephen!!!
Reported catch:
Goliath Grouper
Response from Captain
March 2, 2026
thank you Shelly. glad you enjoyed your trip amd dinner. I had a great tike with you all as well. Hooefully we can donot again soon.
Adam Calderon
Adam Calderon
us
Tampa, FL, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Constant “Fish On”
Full Day Trip – Nearshore on March 11, 20264 adults
Captain Steve knows his business well; a seasoned saltwater angler, he instinctively knew where the fish ran and when to shift to another spot. We had instant hits at every location. The varity in fish types made it more fun, depending on near- or in-shore fishing. Adam
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Response from Captain
March 14, 2026
Thank you Adam. I am very happy you all enjoyed your trip with us. It was a good day if fishing and glad the fish really showed uo for you all
Tammy Moss
Tammy Moss
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
First boat fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on June 1, 20266 adults
We’re all had fun we caught catfish flounder trout. The captain was great he kept out hook baited
Response from Captain
June 4, 2026
Thank you Tammy , I enjoyed watching you all experience salt water fishing for the first time . It was really fun watching your mom reel in the big snook and the smile she had taking the picture with it was so great to see. You all were great and i had a lot if fun spending the day with you all.

FAQs about Chummy Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Carolina
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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