Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (66 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Blue Heron Boulevard 900, West Palm Beach, FL 33404, United States

Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters 

Over 3 miles offshore
West Palm Beach, FL, United States
35 ft
6
5.0/5 (66 reviews)

Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters focuses on putting their clients on the best fishing and strives to make every charter a fun, memorable event for every guest. Captain James Fenn has been fishing the waters off South Florida for over 30 years and will put you on the fish. They offer everything from family fishing trips to corporate team building events.

The Controlled Chaos is a 35 ft Contender center console boat that can comfortably take up to six guests fishing. This boat is fully rigged for tournament fishing, and you will be able to make use of its outriggers, downriggers, large livewell, and top of the range electronics to see what it feels like to go sportfishing like a pro. Powered by twin 300 HP Suzuki engines, the boat can reach speeds of up to forty knots, taking you to the best fishing spots in no time at all - not that you will need to head out far, with big game pelagics found within a few short miles of the coast!

Captain James Fenn and his crew are experts in a wide variety of fishing techniques, ranging from kite fishing with light tackle and live bait for Sailfish to trolling for Mahi Mahi, Billfish, and Kingfish, as well as wrestling mighty sharks with heavy tackle and bottom fishing for delicious table fare. Captain James takes pride on tailoring every trip to make sure it is what his clients are after, talking through what you want to catch and how you want to catch it, and recommending how much bait and time you will need - although he is happy to head 20 miles out if that is what you want to do.

All Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters trips come inclusive of tackle, gas, ice, water, sodas, and snacks. Just bring yourself, suitable clothing, and a healthy appetite for a great day of fishing!

Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters focuses on putting their clients on the best fishing and strives to make every charter a fun, memorable event for every guest. Captain James Fenn has been fishing the waters off South Florida for over 30 years and will put you on the fish. They offer everything from family fishing trips to corporate team building events.

The Controlled Chaos is a 35 ft Contender center console boat that can comfortably take up to six guests fishing. This boat is fully rigged for tournament fishing, and you will be able to make use of its outriggers, downriggers, large livewell, and top of the range electronics to see what it feels like to go sportfishing like a pro. Powered by twin 300 HP Suzuki engines, the boat can reach speeds of up to forty knots, taking you to the best fishing spots in no time at all - not that you will need to head out far, with big game pelagics found within a few short miles of the coast!

Captain James Fenn and his crew are experts in a wide variety of fishing techniques, ranging from kite fishing with light tackle and live bait for Sailfish to trolling for Mahi Mahi, Billfish, and Kingfish, as well as wrestling mighty sharks with heavy tackle and bottom fishing for delicious table fare. Captain James takes pride on tailoring every trip to make sure it is what his clients are after, talking through what you want to catch and how you want to catch it, and recommending how much bait and time you will need - although he is happy to head 20 miles out if that is what you want to do.

All Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters trips come inclusive of tackle, gas, ice, water, sodas, and snacks. Just bring yourself, suitable clothing, and a healthy appetite for a great day of fishing!

James Fenn
Captain
James Fenn
12 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Oct 22 - Feb 22
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US $600
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+2
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Barracuda (Great)
Shark (Bull)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Weekday special price trolling trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+3
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half day live bait
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
1/2 day live bait 1pm trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+4
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip - Live Bait PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip - Trolling AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip - Trolling PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+4
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Mid day 4 hour trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip - Live Bait AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+2
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip - Live Bait PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Oct 10
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+3
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip - Trolling AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip - Trolling PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Oct 10
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Wahoo
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Live Bait
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+2
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+2
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
66 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (125)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Kelly Wootton
Kelly Wootton
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Incredible Controlled Chaos
Half Day Trip - Live Bait AM on July 14, 20264 adults

James and his first mate Julio were awesome! We caught so many fish! They put us right on top of the action! We reeled in 2 Kingfish and 5 or 6 Bonitos! Our catch of the day was 2 sailfish at one time! We were able to see a shark and dolphins playing as well! This trip was epic! Even without all the fish action it still would have been a great day on the water. These guys are two professional fishermen. Thank Captian James and Julio!

James Fenn
Response from Captain

Thank you guys so much, we really enjoyed fishing with your family. Enjoy thr rest of your trip and we hope too see you again.

Georgios Kallifatidis
Georgios Kallifatidis
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
Weekday special price trolling trip on July 8, 20261 adult

Had an awesome day out with Controlled Chaos! Captain James and Julio were both super friendly, easy to talk to, and worked hard the entire trip to get us on the fish. It didn't take long before I caught my first fish, and by the end of the trip I had landed two king mackerel, several bonitas, and barracudas. It was a great experience from start to finish. I highly recommend them! Great crew, great experience, and I'll be back for another trip!

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
James Fenn
Response from Captain

Thank you for choosing to fish with us and and being so fun. we look forward to seeing you next time.

Danny Marks
Danny Marks
us
New York, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
Half Day Trip - Live Bait AM on August 1, 20262 adults2 children

We had an amazing time fishing with Captain James and Julio! They were fantastic with our family, especially our 8- and 9-year-old kids, making the trip fun, exciting, and memorable for everyone. They were knowledgeable, patient, and worked hard to get us on fish. We caught plenty and had a great day on the water. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a family-friendly fishing charter!

James Fenn
Response from Captain

Thank u Danny. we enjoued having your family out and look forward to seeing you next time.

Matison Souza
Matison Souza
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Best Charter yet
Half Day Trip - Live Bait AM on July 18, 20266 adults

After 20+ years of coming to Florida and trying different fishing charters, Controlled Chaos is easily the best we’ve ever been on. James and Julio took amazing care of us, kept the energy high, and clearly knew their stuff. We had nonstop action — including three sailfish a mahi and a big tuna. We’ll recommend them to everyone and will definitely be back.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
James Fenn
Response from Captain

thank you guys for the awesome review and we look forward to seeing you guys again next year.

Cathyann Howard
Cathyann Howard
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
WOW! The BEST trip ever!
Half Day Trip - Live Bait AM on April 27, 20262 adults

Great Captain and Mate was on top of everything...and kept the fish coming!! Dolphin..Tuna.. Shark...fun catching Bonito. The boat was spotless, great looking, plenty of room. i cant wait for our next trip. This was a birthday present for my son and at 39 he caught his fish Tuna. he fishes alot and has never caught one and wanted to. Captain James made it happen and memorable!!!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
James Fenn
Response from Captain

thank you guys for fishing with us, we definitely enjoyed having you out and catching some fish. look forward too seeing you again

FAQs about Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters

Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Morning Stone Crabbing trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 1/2 day live bait 1pm trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half day live bait (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip - Live Bait AM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip - Live Bait PM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip - Monster Shark AM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Weekday special price trolling trip (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip - Trolling AM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip - Trolling PM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Mid day 4 hour trolling (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Live Bait AM (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Live Bait PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Trolling AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Trolling PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip - Live Bait (8 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Full Day Trip - Trolling (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Interior toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filling the catch is included )
  • Snacks (Snacks are not included but please feel free to bring what ever you would like on board.)
  • Drinks (Bottled water is included and was have a cooler for any food or drinks you would like to bring.)
  • Fishing license (All federal and state licenses needed to fish are included. )
Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Anywhere from 1-15 miles offshore depending on target species and time of year )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Controlled Chaos Fishing Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

James Fenn
James Fenn
James Fenn

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
66 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2016
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

As a kid, I was lucky enough to grow up on the water of South Florida. Tournament fishing and putting people on the fish of a lifetime is what I live for.

ID & license verified
66 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2016
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

As a kid, I was lucky enough to grow up on the water of South Florida. Tournament fishing and putting people on the fish of a lifetime is what I live for.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Anywhere from 1-15 miles offshore depending on target species and time of year
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Interior toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filling the catch is included
Snacks
Snacks are not included but please feel free to bring what ever you would like on board.
Drinks
Bottled water is included and was have a cooler for any food or drinks you would like to bring.
Fishing license
All federal and state licenses needed to fish are included.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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

 American Express

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in West Palm Beach right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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