Chummy Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (210 reviews)
 
State licensed
 899 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States

Chummy Fishing Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (210)
 Angler's Choice
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899 Riverside Drive
Palmetto, FL, United States
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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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 210 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (171)

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Angler rating

192
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

90%

Showing 1 - 5 of 210 reviews
Showing: 5 of 210 reviews
Donald Hughes
Donald Hughes
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.
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Jennifer Roff
Jennifer Roff
4.7
Verified
Great Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on June 19, 20253 adults1 child
This was my family’s first fishing charter and Captain Steven made sure we were all comfortable with the boat and the poles the entire time. He kept us baited up and with our lines in the water. If fish weren’t biting at one spot he didn’t hesitate to move us to another. At the end of the trip he filleted the fish we caught and we were able to cook delicious fish tacos that evening with the fish we caught. All in all it was a great experience!
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Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Response from Captain
June 28, 2025
Thank you Jennifer. Always enjoy watching families enjoy their time on the boat with me . Glad you all had a good time and enjoyed the fish
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Jeremy Hansen
Jeremy Hansen
5.0
Verified
New
Great Time
Full Day Trip – Nearshore on November 14, 20253 adults
Took Son and his friend out fishing while we were visiting Bradenton, Fl. Had a great time. Didnt catch that big one, but still caught stuff I had never caught. Id do it again in a heartbeat.
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Response from Captain
December 5, 2025
thank you Jeremy , glad you all had a good time . nice variety of fish that day . Hope we can do it again soon.
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David Biery
David Biery
5.0
Verified
Hard Knot Life
Half Day Trip – Inshore on September 13, 20252 adults1 child
Captain Steve was great! It was a tough day catching but a great day fishing. A cool front and windy conditions made the bite difficult. Captain Steve had a few spots that were able to hit. We did land a Snook, Red, and a few trout. Nothing to hit the dinner table but we had a fun day.
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Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Response from Captain
October 5, 2025
thank you David. we were a bit pinned down by the weather that day but glad we got some fish and you all enjoyed your trip.
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Jeremy Kolacki
Jeremy Kolacki
4.7
Verified
New
high winds
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on December 5, 20254 adults
we booked a nearshore trip, but the winds were heavy out of the south and seas were rough so we ended up fishing mostly in the bay and he put us on fish. The captain was very knowledgeable of the area and did his best to get us fish.
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Inshore
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
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7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 210 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (171)

Great Time
Great Time
Great Time
+168

Angler rating

192
16
0
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

90%

Showing 1 - 5 of 210 reviews
Showing: 5 of 210 reviews
Donald Hughes
Donald Hughes
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.
1
Jennifer Roff
Jennifer Roff
4.7
Verified
Great Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on June 19, 20253 adults1 child
This was my family’s first fishing charter and Captain Steven made sure we were all comfortable with the boat and the poles the entire time. He kept us baited up and with our lines in the water. If fish weren’t biting at one spot he didn’t hesitate to move us to another. At the end of the trip he filleted the fish we caught and we were able to cook delicious fish tacos that evening with the fish we caught. All in all it was a great experience!
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Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Response from Captain
June 28, 2025
Thank you Jennifer. Always enjoy watching families enjoy their time on the boat with me . Glad you all had a good time and enjoyed the fish
0
Jeremy Hansen
Jeremy Hansen
5.0
Verified
New
Great Time
Full Day Trip – Nearshore on November 14, 20253 adults
Took Son and his friend out fishing while we were visiting Bradenton, Fl. Had a great time. Didnt catch that big one, but still caught stuff I had never caught. Id do it again in a heartbeat.
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Response from Captain
December 5, 2025
thank you Jeremy , glad you all had a good time . nice variety of fish that day . Hope we can do it again soon.
0
David Biery
David Biery
5.0
Verified
Hard Knot Life
Half Day Trip – Inshore on September 13, 20252 adults1 child
Captain Steve was great! It was a tough day catching but a great day fishing. A cool front and windy conditions made the bite difficult. Captain Steve had a few spots that were able to hit. We did land a Snook, Red, and a few trout. Nothing to hit the dinner table but we had a fun day.
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Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Response from Captain
October 5, 2025
thank you David. we were a bit pinned down by the weather that day but glad we got some fish and you all enjoyed your trip.
0
Jeremy Kolacki
Jeremy Kolacki
4.7
Verified
New
high winds
Half Day Trip – Nearshore on December 5, 20254 adults
we booked a nearshore trip, but the winds were heavy out of the south and seas were rough so we ended up fishing mostly in the bay and he put us on fish. The captain was very knowledgeable of the area and did his best to get us fish.
0

FAQs about Chummy Fishing Charters

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The fish you can target

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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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