Chapmans Charters 

4.3
(25 reviews)
 PO Box 1183, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, United States–

Chapmans Charters 

Port St. Joe, FL, United States
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20 ft
4
4.3
(25 reviews)

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Chapman's Charters offers exciting fishing adventures on the waters out of Port Saint Joe, Florida. With a lifetime of experience fishing the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts, the Captain has everything it takes to put all his clients on the fish. If you are looking for the best charter for your next vacation, Chapman's Charters is the right choice.

Enjoy your fishing trip with Chapman's Charters aboard a 20' Cape Horn center console, which comes powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine. Originally built in 1994, the boat was restored in 2017 and has a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Its navigational electronics include a GPS, a VHF radio, and a fishfinder. The vessel is fitted with an anchoring system to make sure you stay rooted to the fishing grounds, as well as an ice-box to keep the catch fresh during the day. There is enough space for up to four guests to enjoy their adventure in style and comfort. If you want to bring your kids, please note that they have to be at least five years old.

On your day out with Captain Michael and his Chapman's Charters, you can go bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, or simply go snorkeling in the bay. The Captain is very familiar with the methods that work best to catch Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Grouper, King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Mangrove Snapper… and the list just keeps going!

A trip with Chapman's Charters comes inclusive with rods, reels, tackle, and live bait, as well as the licenses for you and your group. If you decide to keep the catch, it can be cleaned and filleted for you at the end of the trip for a ride home, so that you could have it for dinner later or just fill the freezer. You will also be offered drinks during your fishing adventure.

Whether it's your first time on the water or you are a professional fisherman, Chapman's Charters will make sure you have a productive and fun time on the water. Book now and fish on!

Chapman's Charters offers exciting fishing adventures on the waters out of Port Saint Joe, Florida. With a lifetime of experience fishing the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts, the Captain has everything it takes to put all his clients on the fish. If you are looking for the best charter for your next vacation, Chapman's Charters is the right choice.

Enjoy your fishing trip with Chapman's Charters aboard a 20' Cape Horn center console, which comes powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine. Originally built in 1994, the boat was restored in 2017 and has a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Its navigational electronics include a GPS, a VHF radio, and a fishfinder. The vessel is fitted with an anchoring system to make sure you stay rooted to the fishing grounds, as well as an ice-box to keep the catch fresh during the day. There is enough space for up to four guests to enjoy their adventure in style and comfort. If you want to bring your kids, please note that they have to be at least five years old.

On your day out with Captain Michael and his Chapman's Charters, you can go bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, or simply go snorkeling in the bay. The Captain is very familiar with the methods that work best to catch Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Grouper, King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Mangrove Snapper… and the list just keeps going!

A trip with Chapman's Charters comes inclusive with rods, reels, tackle, and live bait, as well as the licenses for you and your group. If you decide to keep the catch, it can be cleaned and filleted for you at the end of the trip for a ride home, so that you could have it for dinner later or just fill the freezer. You will also be offered drinks during your fishing adventure.

Whether it's your first time on the water or you are a professional fisherman, Chapman's Charters will make sure you have a productive and fun time on the water. Book now and fish on!

Mike Chapman
Captain
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Half Day Trip – Scalloping
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Neashrore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full day Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.3
25 reviews
4.1
Boat & equipment
4.5
Captain & crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (20)

Reviews (25)

  • Andrew Doty
    Andrew Doty
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 day trip with Chapman Charters

    3/4 Day Trip on July 24, 2018 • 3 adults

    Captain Mike took us to various spots to fish. Caught mackerel, grouper, Snapper, and barracuda. Great day of fishing.

  • Elizabeth Davis
    Elizabeth Davis
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2018
    4.7
    Verified

    Half day with Captain Mike

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 25, 2018 • 3 adults

    At no fault to the Captain we did not catch much. We had fun trying and enjoyed the captain. He did clean and fillet what we did catch. I would recommend and use him again.

  • Kenny Robinson
    Kenny Robinson
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Mike

    3/4 Day Trip on April 18, 2024 • 2 adults

    Mike and Carson were amazing, took good care of us throughout the trip. Worked hard all day to keep trying to get us on fish. Very experienced and very easy to get along with. Highly recommend!

  • Larae Calder
    Larae Calder
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 1, 2024 • 2 adults

    Captain Mike was amazing he was super helpful and took us to a few different spots! We were able to catch some fish even with it being super early in the season!

  • Lee Walton
    Lee Walton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2017
    5 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Captain mike

    Full Day Trip on May 20, 2024 • 3 adults

    Captain Mike was fun to work with. Caught several different species and visited and had a great day on the water.

  • Emmett Johnson
    Emmett Johnson
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 day trip. July

    3/4 Day Trip on July 27, 2018 • 3 adults

    Had a great time fishing with Captain Mike. Seas were rough going out and back, but one of my kids would have paid for the boat ride alone. Caught a few fish. Enough for a few dinners. Everyone hauled in a nice fish. We will book him again when we are down this way. Thanks for the great day.

  • Lawrence Kemp
    Lawrence Kemp
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2017
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Mike

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2017 • 3 adults

    Had a wonderful time and experience fishing with Captain Mike and 1st mate Wesley. They got as excited as we did every time a rod tip bent to the water. I had two 16 year olds out for their first time, and Captain Mike explained everything to them, helped us all, and made us feel so welcome to be on his boat. We had fish on the grill that night that he cleaned for us! We will definitely make this at least a yearly event!

  • Tommy Frizzell
    Tommy Frizzell
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip on August 14, 2018 • 2 adults

    August 14, 2018 My Grandson and I had a great day out with Mike & Mike. Caught several nice fish and had a memorable trip. Captain Mike and his son did everything to assure we enjoyed our trip. Would definitely take another trip with them in the future!

  • Charles Campbell
    Charles Campbell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2018
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Mike

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 16, 2018 • 3 adults

    I took three 13 year old and younger kids with me and we had a blast. The fish were not biting the best but Mike put us on them everywhere we could and we caught some fish. We all four had a great time. Mike and deckhand Mike did a fantastic job.

  • Scott Hunton
    Scott Hunton
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2018
    3.7
    Verified

    Fall Full Day Trip

    Full Day Trip on September 22, 2018 • 6 adults

    Took a group of 6 out on Capt. Chapman's boat. First thing I have to say is that Capt. Mike knows the Mexico Beach/PSJ waters and is a good boat captain. Knowledgeable about the area and he was able to safely get us pretty far out for boat his size as well as bringing us in through a fairly bad pop up squall sitting right over our dock and launch. Lots of good stories, information, and advice as fishing and the sea are in his family. Now a couple of small dings - nothing particularly negative just some information or something to verify with the Captain or how to conduct yourselves. The listing noted there would be a first mate or deck hand, on this particular trip we didn't have one available - not the biggest problem but knowing a day or so in advance of that we would have been more prepared to lend Capt. a hand and also keep an eye on my nephew who has never been out on the water fishing before. Also make sure to ask about life jackets if anyone needs to have one on, I think someone in my group saw a few stowed for emergency but he didn't make mention of them or offer to nephew. Finally, partially my fault for assuming but would have figured the boat would have some sort of spartan primitive bathroom - make sure everyone goes before you shove off! Overall I enjoyed the experience (aside from unintentional chumming using my breakfast that took me out of fishing for a couple of hours, but that's not his fault hah) and pitching in. The only thing I'll qualify my recommendation on is that unless his first mate is available a trip with Capt. Mike would be more enjoyable for an experienced group who are all ready to work as opposed to a novice group.

Rating

4.3
25 reviews
4.1
Boat & equipment
4.5
Captain & crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

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Christine Carter
Christine Carter
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
October 11, 2026

The charter operator canceled 8 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Kenny Robinson
Kenny Robinson
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Mike
3/4 Day Trip on April 18, 2024 • 2 adults

Mike and Carson were amazing, took good care of us throughout the trip. Worked hard all day to keep trying to get us on fish. Very experienced and very easy to get along with. Highly recommend!

LaRae Calder
LaRae Calder
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 1, 2024 • 2 adults

Captain Mike was amazing he was super helpful and took us to a few different spots! We were able to catch some fish even with it being super early in the season!

Lee Walton
Lee Walton
Repeat angler
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2017
5 trips
4.3
Verified
Captain mike
Full Day Trip on May 20, 2024 • 3 adults

Captain Mike was fun to work with. Caught several different species and visited and had a great day on the water.

Emmett Johnson
Emmett Johnson
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2018
5.0
Verified
3/4 day trip. July
3/4 Day Trip on July 27, 2018 • 3 adults

Had a great time fishing with Captain Mike. Seas were rough going out and back, but one of my kids would have paid for the boat ride alone. Caught a few fish. Enough for a few dinners. Everyone hauled in a nice fish. We will book him again when we are down this way. Thanks for the great day.

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
Cobia
Mike Chapman
Response from Captain

I'm glad you guys out a good time come see us again

FAQs about Chapmans Charters

Chapmans Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 3/4 Neashrore (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Full day Nearshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Chapmans Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor Spot lock
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Chapmans Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water, sodas)
  • First mate (Tips are expected)
  • Fishing license
Chapmans Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Chapmans Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Chapmans Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Mike Chapman
Mike Chapman
Port St. Joe, Florida, United States
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017
I am a second generation captain. I grew up commercial fishing the central and northern California coast. In the early 2000's, I moved to the south to run crew boats in the Louisiana oil industry, which I did for ten years. I have operated boats, fished in three oceans and have a lifetime of experience on the sea.
Mike Chapman
Mike Chapman
26
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
I am a second generation captain. I grew up commercial fishing the central and northern California coast. In the early 2000's, I moved to the south to run crew boats in the Louisiana oil industry, which I did for ten years. I have operated boats, fished in three oceans and have a lifetime of experience on the sea.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Wahoo
Wahoo

Real catches by this captain

  • August fishing trip
    Tommy F.
    Tommy F.
  • Half day with Captain Mike
    Elizabeth D.
    Elizabeth D.
  • 3/4 day trip with Chapman Charters
    Andrew D.
    Andrew D.
  • Half day trip with Captain Mike
    Charles C.
    Charles C.
  • July fishing trip
    David G.
    David G.
  • Fishing with Mike
    Joni S.
    Joni S.
  • Fishing with Mike
    Patty W.
    Patty W.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
1994
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Spot lock
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water, sodas
First mate
Tips are expected
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
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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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Port St. Joe to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
At least 5 years old, life jackets supplied
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
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:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port St. Joe right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
WahooWahoo

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