MM Charters 

4.9
(821 reviews)
 
State licensed
 2011 South Pine Street, Englewood, FL 34224, United States–

MM Charters 

Englewood, FL, United States
–
23 ft
6
4.9
(821 reviews)

MM Charters invites you to come to experience some of that famous Florida fishing for yourself in Port Charlotte, Florida! Join Captain Tim Hermus for his specialty in Tarpon fishing while they're in season from April to July. Of course, you're welcome on board for inshore and nearshore fishing any time of the year!

Step aboard a 25' Sea Born FX25, originally built in 2017 and powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine. At a top cruising speed of 53 knots, you will be handling your first catch before anyone else has left the dock.

This vessel comes with safety equipment, GPS, Fishfinder, a trolling motor, and a fighting chair. Everything you need to find this area's most sought-after fish and reel 'em in! The boat accommodates up to 6 guests but only 4 lines can be out at the same time, so you'll take turns.

If you missed Tarpon season, there's Redfish, Amberjack, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, and plenty more biting inshore and nearshore year-round. Come see what fly fishing the flats is all about, or bottom fish for the biggest Snappers you can find!

MM Charters provides fishing licenses, live bait, lures, tackle, rods, and reels for every trip. Capt. Tim will even clean and fillet your catch for you, so you can take it straight from the harbor to the kitchen. It doesn't get much better than good fishing followed by some good eating!

MM Charters invites you to come to experience some of that famous Florida fishing for yourself in Port Charlotte, Florida! Join Captain Tim Hermus for his specialty in Tarpon fishing while they're in season from April to July. Of course, you're welcome on board for inshore and nearshore fishing any time of the year!

Step aboard a 25' Sea Born FX25, originally built in 2017 and powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine. At a top cruising speed of 53 knots, you will be handling your first catch before anyone else has left the dock.

This vessel comes with safety equipment, GPS, Fishfinder, a trolling motor, and a fighting chair. Everything you need to find this area's most sought-after fish and reel 'em in! The boat accommodates up to 6 guests but only 4 lines can be out at the same time, so you'll take turns.

If you missed Tarpon season, there's Redfish, Amberjack, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, and plenty more biting inshore and nearshore year-round. Come see what fly fishing the flats is all about, or bottom fish for the biggest Snappers you can find!

MM Charters provides fishing licenses, live bait, lures, tackle, rods, and reels for every trip. Capt. Tim will even clean and fillet your catch for you, so you can take it straight from the harbor to the kitchen. It doesn't get much better than good fishing followed by some good eating!

Tim Hermus
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Tim Hermus
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Half Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $530
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Jul 31
US $825
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Jul 31
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
821 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (800)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
86%
Caught fish

Reviews (821)

  • Scott Dowling
    Scott Dowling
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great Nearshore Trip

    Half Day Trip on October 17, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Capt Tim was awsome, very personable guy with tons of experience and great stories. He put us on the fish from start to finish and got us back to the dock right before bad weather came in. We had fish on throughout the trip and caught a nice mixed bag of spanish mackeral, sharks, snapper, and a cobia.

  • Teresa Mercer
    Teresa Mercer
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish Caught By All

    Half Day Trip on July 25, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Tim was waiting and ready to go when we arrived. He was safe, careful, and very attentive to my inexperience grandsons. Thanks to him the youngest, 10, is ready to buy a boat and fish foever, and the oldest is now a master caster who has also been bitten by the fishing bug! We caught makeral, grunt, pinfish, and drum. The captain filleted the fish and I, following his suggestion for preparation, can now say that I enjoy Mackerel. 10 out of 10!

  • Darlene Drake
    Darlene Drake
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day!

    Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on March 28, 2026 • 5 adults

    Great day out on the water! Captain took us out in the Gulf first, taught us how to fish the bottom, helped improve our fishing techniques (we needed help). He was always ready to put our bait on, take our fish off, and cast for us, when needed. Then he took us into the bay, we caught some more fish (we had quite a variety, but a lot were too small or not in season or not good eating). His dog, Lily, was the best! She was always on lookout, and every "fish on" she encouraged us to reel in by barking! AND, she barked when she saw the dolphins, always before we saw them. It was a GREAT day.

  • Chris F
    Chris F
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with Captain Tim

    Half Day Trip on September 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    My buddy came in from Texas and we had a great 1/2 day tour with Catpain Tim, MM Charters. We caught about 30 fish each, including a nice flounder keeper. Also caught some small grouper, bonnet shark, puffer, toad fish, and many others. Tim played whatever music we wanted (country of course) and shared his fishing knowledge and techniques. Also got see some dolphins, sting rays, and pelicans fishing alongside us.

  • Kaitlin Kane
    Kaitlin Kane
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A Great Experience

    Half Day Trip on September 9, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    This was a great experience for the family. Tim was great with our kids, teaching them what to do as they went. We had a blast catching and releasing sharks. Enough keepers (first catch was a Spanish mackerel) for dinner tonight, which was the goal. Lillie was great addition, she will make sure you don't miss anything of interest. We spotted dolphins, a sea turtle, and manta ray while out.

  • Terri Newell
    Terri Newell
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time!!

    Half Day Trip on July 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We went fishing yesterday with Captain Tim and his boat-mate, Lilly. We couldn’t go deep sea fishing due to the choppy waters at sea however we did catch plenty of fish in the inlet and it was much safer. I appreciate a captain that keeps his crew and charters safe. We had a great time. We’d definitely recommend Captain Tim for others and friends and family! Thanks Captain Tim!

  • January Neubauer
    January Neubauer
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Tim

    Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on August 7, 2026 • 6 adults

    Plenty of fish were caught on our tour. Tim was knowledgable on ever fish that was caught. Tim communication was excellent to ensure our trip was successful. He accepted our last minue trip request and was accommodating to changes to ensure we got to experience our fishing trip while working around the forecasted storm. Will definitely book again in the future!

  • Lucia Stiehler
    Lucia Stiehler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Will be coming back!

    Half Day Trip on July 2, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Tim and Lily were definitely the best crew ever, keeping great company and seamanship! We caught a great variety of fish and learned a great amount of skills in general. Tons of sightseeing as well. The boat was very spacious and clean, and Tim had the fish constantly biting with his bait choices. He will always have our business when we're back down in Englewood.

  • Beth Waterhouse
    Beth Waterhouse
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing trip!

    Half Day Trip on April 29, 2026 • 5 adults

    My family and I enjoyed this fishing trip. It was my husband, 2 teenage boys and myself and we went on 4/29/26. We caught spanish makerel, a couple different types of trout and various small fish. We saw dolphins, tarpons and turtles. Captain Tim was very knowledgeable and his dog, Lily was a fun addition! She barked loudly and cheered us on as we reeled in the fish.

  • Amy Henson
    Amy Henson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great time

    3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon on June 8, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Tim was great! He definitely knows where the fish are at! The tarpon werent really biting. But all was not lost. we had a great time trying to catch them… and we saw dolpins, turtles, sharks, ray, and lots of tarpon (who weren’t hungry for the crabs). Thank you very much Tim!!!

Rating

4.9
821 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (800)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
86%
Caught fish

All reviews (821)

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Will Hutchins
Will Hutchins
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip!
Half Day Trip on July 3, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

Tim was a great captain. Very fun and easy going. Took our family out for half day trip and we had a blast catching fish. Caught a variety of fish and saw sea turtles and stingrays as well. Tim’s first mate, his dog Lilly, was a huge hit. No one likes fishing more than her. Tim fileted the fish we caught and we cant wait to cook them up. Overall, our entire family had a great time and we are loolong forward to booking with Tim in the future. We would highly recommend Tim to anyone looking for a good time with great company!

Scott Dowling
Scott Dowling
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great Nearshore Trip
Half Day Trip on October 17, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

Capt Tim was awsome, very personable guy with tons of experience and great stories. He put us on the fish from start to finish and got us back to the dock right before bad weather came in. We had fish on throughout the trip and caught a nice mixed bag of spanish mackeral, sharks, snapper, and a cobia.

Teresa Mercer
Teresa Mercer
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fish Caught By All
Half Day Trip on July 25, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Captain Tim was waiting and ready to go when we arrived. He was safe, careful, and very attentive to my inexperience grandsons. Thanks to him the youngest, 10, is ready to buy a boat and fish foever, and the oldest is now a master caster who has also been bitten by the fishing bug! We caught makeral, grunt, pinfish, and drum. The captain filleted the fish and I, following his suggestion for preparation, can now say that I enjoy Mackerel. 10 out of 10!

Tyler Juday
Tyler Juday
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Wonderful experience
Half Day Trip on April 9, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

Captain Tim was a blast. He was fun to talk to and was great with my 5 year old daughter. He also helped her fish so my wife and I could fish without having to stop and help. Captain Tim was incredibly knowledgeable about local wildlife and pointed it out as he saw it. This is a great charter to have the whole family on. Tim was over all great. We loved his boat and the fact that we could go up into the tower so we were able to see sharks and dolphins was fantastic. We caught a large variety of fish, but our favorite was the shark. We fished both the bay and the gulf. Tim cleaned our fish for us and gave us just a genuinely good time.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Darlene Drake
Darlene Drake
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day!
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on March 28, 2026 • 5 adults

Great day out on the water! Captain took us out in the Gulf first, taught us how to fish the bottom, helped improve our fishing techniques (we needed help). He was always ready to put our bait on, take our fish off, and cast for us, when needed. Then he took us into the bay, we caught some more fish (we had quite a variety, but a lot were too small or not in season or not good eating). His dog, Lily, was the best! She was always on lookout, and every "fish on" she encouraged us to reel in by barking! AND, she barked when she saw the dolphins, always before we saw them. It was a GREAT day.

FAQs about MM Charters

MM Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $530 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $530 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon (6 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon - 2:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Tarpon (8 hours)
When you book a trip with MM Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge Center console tower
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with MM Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (I will have bait on the boat or buy it on the way out)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting fish is included in the trup)
  • Fishing license (My license covers everyone on the boat)
MM Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
MM Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with MM Charters include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Tim Hermus
Tim Hermus
Englewood, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
821 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2017
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.
Captain Tim Hermus has spent his whole life on the water. Originally a commercial fisherman in the Northeast, he gradually transitioned into the charter business and moved to Florida 8 years ago. Capt. Tim now operates as a full-time
Tim Hermus
Tim Hermus
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
821
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Captain Tim Hermus has spent his whole life on the water. Originally a commercial fisherman in the Northeast, he gradually transitioned into the charter business and moved to Florida 8 years ago. Capt. Tim now operates as a full-time

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Great Nearshore Trip
    Scott D.
    Scott D.
  • Great experience
    Larry J.
    Larry J.
  • Great trip with Captain Tim
    Chris F.
    Chris F.
  • A Great Experience
    Kaitlin K.
    Kaitlin K.
  • Fishing with Tim
    January N.
    January N.
  • Fish Caught By All
    Teresa M.
    Teresa M.
  • awesome knowledge from thr captain
    Ken O.
    Ken O.
  • Had a great time!!
    Terri N.
    Terri N.
  • We had a great time. Tim was awesome.
    Carlos G.
    Carlos G.
  • Will be coming back!
    Lucia S.
    Lucia S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1990
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
53 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Center console tower
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
I will have bait on the boat or buy it on the way out
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting fish is included in the trup
Fishing license
My license covers everyone on the boat

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
All kids are welcome
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

What’s biting in Englewood right now

Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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