Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish

With more than 35 years in the fishing charter business, Chubasco Charters are determined to serve you and your party to the very best of their abilities. Family-owned and operated by Captain Mike Russell and his wife, fishing for the Chubasco team is more than just an occupation - it’s their passion.

Climb aboard the impressive 48’ Hatteras, capable of holding up to 8 anglers at the same time - bring all of your friends for a fishing trip! She’s an impressive vessel, powered by twin Detroit engines, each delivering 485 HP. The amenities don’t stop there, as outriggers are available to widen your grasp when trolling. A flybridge and a fighting chair are present as well as a spacious salon area with comfortable seating.

Capt. Mike Russell is the captain of Chubasco. With over 35 years of experience, he knows these waters well. Some of the species he’ll commonly target on his trips include Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Barracuda, Snapper, and a variety of other game fish frequenting the area. Each trip includes bottled water and ice, as well as all the appropriate equipment for fishing. Food and other beverages are not included but can be made available on board for a surcharge with advance notice.

The crew provides all gear that may be needed on these trips. Catch cleaning and filleting is available free of charge. Children are welcome aboard as Captain Mike loves teaching young anglers the tricks of the trade. The vessel is disabled accessible and Capt. Mike invites anglers from all walks of life to come aboard and enjoy a fantastic fishing adventure!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,100
    If you're itching for a quick fish in the morning, this is the trip for you. Hop aboard and go after Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, and other species on this half-day trip. All required equipment is provided by the captain.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,100
    The perfect way to blow off some steam is to go offshore and hook a giant trophy fish. This trip aims to do just that. You will target prestigious game such as Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, various species of Tuna, and others. All required equipment is supplied by the captain.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,650
    If you're serious about offshore fishing, be serious on this trip. You will target the main stars of offshore sportfishing Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, White and Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and other species. All equipment that is required is provided by the charter operators.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $2,200
    If you're serious about offshore fishing, be serious on this trip. You will target the main stars of offshore sportfishing Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, White and Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and other species. All equipment that is required is provided by the charter operators.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 119 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Started with a large Wahoo and then some Mahi Mahi and finished with some wahoo
Started with a large Wahoo and then some Mahi Mahi and finished with some wahoo
Started with a large Wahoo and then some Mahi Mahi and finished with some wahoo
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
86%
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Top fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on January 5, 2025
Captain Mike is as seasoned as they come, very well experienced and if there fish around he will catch them. We have mainly...
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Alan S.
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing Charter!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on January 18, 2025
Captain and first mate were amazing. We had such a great trip with them. We really enjoyed the day with them. We will be back...
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Shana T.
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 5, 2024
I would absolutely recommend Captain Mike and Hilroy. They worked very hard at putting us on to fish and while we didn’t...
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Jodi J.
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Amazing trip, great Captain and Deckhand Mate, amazing fishing, caught two trophy size fish.
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Blake M.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 27, 2024
Lunky went out of his way to make sure we had an amazing charter. He was an extremely hard worker and impressive/personable...
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FAQs about Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish

Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet The enclosed bathroom is located just past the galley and is fully electric
  • Air Conditioning Spacious air conditioned salon.
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radio

Trips booked with Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (The crew will be happy to clean, filet and bag your catch upon request.)
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • First Mate (Our mates are very familiar with all the fishing techniques we offer. They will be your guide throughout the trip and provide any information you want. Please feel free to reward our crew based on your satisfaction.)
  • Fishing License (All anglers are covered at no additional cost.)

Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (In the Winter months we troll along the shelf about a quarter mile offshore. In Spring and Summer we start fishing at the shelf and head further out looking for the prevalent species at the time of year. )
  • Reef Fishing ( Light tackle trolling/NO BOTTOM FISHING)

Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Captain Mike's Chubasco Charters
Paradise Island, Bahamas
2 Fishing Reports
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201 Customer reviews
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Member since August 2014
Captain Mike Russell comes from a long line of fishermen from the Bahamas and it shows. He developed his love for the iridescent blue sea when he was a child while watching racing sailboats. He wasn't idle about it, and he became an avid sportsman, racing for the Bahamas in two Olympic games. Now he brings the same drive and passion to his fishing charter, putting his back into making sure his customers have the best experience possible. Capt. Mike is the Captain on Chubasco, the 48 ft. Hatteras. At the helm of Chubasco VI is Capt. Charlton, who has been with the company for over 15 years with many additional years of fishing experience.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (White) White Marlin
Sailfish Sailfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
871 Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 485HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing
In the Winter months we troll along the shelf about a quarter mile offshore. In Spring and Summer we start fishing at the shelf and head further out looking for the prevalent species at the time of year.
Reef Fishing
Light tackle trolling/NO BOTTOM FISHING

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
The enclosed bathroom is located just past the galley and is fully electric
Air Conditioning
Spacious air conditioned salon.
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
The crew will be happy to clean, filet and bag your catch upon request.
Drinks
Bottled water
First Mate
Our mates are very familiar with all the fishing techniques we offer. They will be your guide throughout the trip and provide any information you want. Please feel free to reward our crew based on your satisfaction.
Fishing License
All anglers are covered at no additional cost.

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids of all ages are welcome on our charters.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
on all Marlin, Sailfish and Shark
Disabled Accessible

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

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