Chapmans Charters 

4.3/5 (25 reviews)
 
State licensed
 PO Box 1183, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, United States
 
State licensed
4.3/5 (25 reviews)
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PO Box 1183
Port St. Joe, FL, United States
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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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.3/5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
4.1/5
Crew
4.5/5
Experience
4.2/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (20)

August fishing trip
Half day with Captain Mike
Half day with Captain Mike
+17

Angler rating

17
3
1
1
2

Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

74%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

95%

Recommend this charter

84%

Caught fish

87%

Showing 1 - 5 of 25 reviews
Showing: 5 of 25 reviews
Kenny R.
Kenny R.
5.0/5

Apr 18, 2024

3/4 Day Trip

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED

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!

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....  

 Kenny R. recommends Chapmans Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Kenny R. recommends Chapmans Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

LaRae C.
LaRae C.
5.0/5

May 1, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM)

Amazing experience!!

VERIFIED

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!

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...  

 LaRae C. recommends Chapmans Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 LaRae C. recommends Chapmans Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Lee W.
Lee W.
4.3/5

May 20, 2024

Full Day Trip

Captain mike

VERIFIED

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

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

 Lee W. recommends Chapmans Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Lee W. recommends Chapmans Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Kylon L.
Kylon L.

Jun 16, 2025

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

The charter operator canceled 20 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

Captain replied
2 persons find this review helpful
2 persons find this review helpful
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Craig C.
Craig C.
1.0/5

Jul 9, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

July fishing trip

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Scalloping
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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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
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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
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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
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Neashrore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $850 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full day Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.3/5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
4.1/5
Crew
4.5/5
Experience
4.2/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (20)

August fishing trip
Half day with Captain Mike
Half day with Captain Mike
+17

Angler rating

17
3
1
1
2

Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

74%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

95%

Recommend this charter

84%

Caught fish

87%

Showing 1 - 5 of 25 reviews
Showing: 5 of 25 reviews
Kenny R.
Kenny R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on April 18, 2024

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!

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!  

 Kenny R. recommends Chapmans Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

LaRae C.
LaRae C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing experience!!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 1, 2024

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!

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!  

 LaRae C. recommends Chapmans Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Lee W.
Lee W.
4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Captain mike

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on May 20, 2024

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

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

 Lee W. recommends Chapmans Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Kylon L.
Kylon L.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

Trip was supposed to happen on June 16, 2025

The charter operator canceled 20 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

2 persons find this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)

Craig C.
Craig C.
1.0/5

Experience:

1.0/5

Boat

1.0/5

Crew

1.0/5

Overall

July fishing trip

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NEW

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2025

 


FAQs about Chapmans Charters

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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
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