Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish 

4.7/5 (128 reviews)
 Paradise Beach Drive, Paradise Island, Bahamas

Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish 

4.7/5 (128 reviews)
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Paradise Beach Drive
Paradise Island, Bahamas

With more than 39 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 48’ Hatteras, capable of holding up to 8 anglers .Bring all of your friends for a fishing trip! She’s powered by twin Detroit engines. Capt. Mike is happy to welcome guests to the flybridge with seating for 4-5.  The spacious cockpit includes a mounted fighting chair and 2 fishing chairs and top of the line fishing tackle.  There is also comfortable seating in the air-conditioned interior salon area.

Capt. Mike Russell is the captain of Chubasco. With over 40 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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 128 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (182)

Late Season Mahi
Late Season Mahi
Late Season Mahi
+179

Angler rating

105
15
5
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

91%

Appropriate for children

87%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

94%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

87%

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Showing: 5 of 128 reviews
Norman Cornacchini
Norman Cornacchini
5.0
Verified
Chubasco is Top Notch
3/4 Day Trip on July 23, 20254 adults2 children
if you want to have a fishing experience that you will never forget you must consider chartering Chubasco. Captain Mike and Crew will exceed your expectations. they go the extra mile to make sure that they put you on the fish. And when they do, they also make sure that you hook up and bring in many different varieties. Their box lunches are a must when you are out there. We have been chattering trips in many locations throughout the Caribbean over the past 25 years and this was our sixth charter with Chubasco and they never let you down. Captain Mike has been on the water for 38 years and he knows where to go, what to do, and what tackle to use. I am also a charter captain in New England and I recognize a professional group that cares deeply about making your experience one that you will never forget!
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Response from Captain
July 29, 2025
Thanks for your the great review and your continued patronage over the years . We have enjoyed getting to know you and your family and look forward to more great fishing adventures with you in the future.
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Ben Burris
Ben Burris
5.0
Verified
Great trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 20256 adults2 children
The captain made a good call to change from the usual fishing patter because the fishing had been bad lately. He actually cared and made the effort to get the kids on fish. It was the right move and we caught several fish. The kids had a great time! The mate was very good and helped the kids a lot. He filleted the mutton snapper and the yellowtail and we ate them today. Great experience.
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Response from Captain
July 29, 2025
Thanks for great review and awesome photos. Nothing better than fresh caught fish for dinner.
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Jamie Shepler
Jamie Shepler
4.7
Verified
Late Season Mahi
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 20255 adults
Went out for a morning half day, picked up on time. Had a bite early and then chased birds for about an hour and a half before turning back towards home. On the way back found some more birds and had 3 Mahi hit at the same time. Caught 2, one was a monster Bull, biggest of their season according to the deck hand. After pictures and on the way in he cut the big one up for us and bagged it.
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Response from Captain
August 11, 2025
Thanks for the great review and photos. We hope you enjoyed you mahi...fresh catch is the best.
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Patrick Cossette
Patrick Cossette
5.0
Verified
Great half-day of fishing in Nassau
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 23, 20252 adults
My wife and I went for a 4 hour fishing trip with Captain Mike (38 years of experience in fishing) in his 48 foot fishing boat. It was a Very safe and very pleasant fishing trip. We caught 2 barracudas and missed on 3 other bites. I would recommend without any hesitation. Patrick February 23, 2025
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Response from Captain
February 24, 2025
Thank you for the great review and photos. We're glad you enjoyed your trip and appreciate the recommendation.
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Nicholas Dent
Nicholas Dent
5.0
Verified
Top fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 5, 20253 adults
Captain Mike is as seasoned as they come, very well experienced and if there fish around he will catch them. We have mainly been on smaller boats before and I can recommend the 48foot - smoother, more spacious and nice to have an upper deck. Best charter we have done
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Response from Captain
January 6, 2025
Thanks very much for the great review. We're glad you enjoyed your trip and the fresh fish dinner that followed. We look forward to fishing with you again sometime in the future.
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US $1,170
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
US $1,170
Entire boat: up to 8 people
3/4 Day Trip
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6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,755
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $2,340
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 128 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (182)

Late Season Mahi
Late Season Mahi
Late Season Mahi
+179

Angler rating

105
15
5
1
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

91%

Appropriate for children

87%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

94%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

87%

Showing 1 - 5 of 128 reviews
Showing: 5 of 128 reviews
Norman Cornacchini
Norman Cornacchini
5.0
Verified
Chubasco is Top Notch
3/4 Day Trip on July 23, 20254 adults2 children
if you want to have a fishing experience that you will never forget you must consider chartering Chubasco. Captain Mike and Crew will exceed your expectations. they go the extra mile to make sure that they put you on the fish. And when they do, they also make sure that you hook up and bring in many different varieties. Their box lunches are a must when you are out there. We have been chattering trips in many locations throughout the Caribbean over the past 25 years and this was our sixth charter with Chubasco and they never let you down. Captain Mike has been on the water for 38 years and he knows where to go, what to do, and what tackle to use. I am also a charter captain in New England and I recognize a professional group that cares deeply about making your experience one that you will never forget!
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Response from Captain
July 29, 2025
Thanks for your the great review and your continued patronage over the years . We have enjoyed getting to know you and your family and look forward to more great fishing adventures with you in the future.
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Ben Burris
Ben Burris
5.0
Verified
Great trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 20256 adults2 children
The captain made a good call to change from the usual fishing patter because the fishing had been bad lately. He actually cared and made the effort to get the kids on fish. It was the right move and we caught several fish. The kids had a great time! The mate was very good and helped the kids a lot. He filleted the mutton snapper and the yellowtail and we ate them today. Great experience.
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Response from Captain
July 29, 2025
Thanks for great review and awesome photos. Nothing better than fresh caught fish for dinner.
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Jamie Shepler
Jamie Shepler
4.7
Verified
Late Season Mahi
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 20255 adults
Went out for a morning half day, picked up on time. Had a bite early and then chased birds for about an hour and a half before turning back towards home. On the way back found some more birds and had 3 Mahi hit at the same time. Caught 2, one was a monster Bull, biggest of their season according to the deck hand. After pictures and on the way in he cut the big one up for us and bagged it.
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Response from Captain
August 11, 2025
Thanks for the great review and photos. We hope you enjoyed you mahi...fresh catch is the best.
0
Patrick Cossette
Patrick Cossette
5.0
Verified
Great half-day of fishing in Nassau
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 23, 20252 adults
My wife and I went for a 4 hour fishing trip with Captain Mike (38 years of experience in fishing) in his 48 foot fishing boat. It was a Very safe and very pleasant fishing trip. We caught 2 barracudas and missed on 3 other bites. I would recommend without any hesitation. Patrick February 23, 2025
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Response from Captain
February 24, 2025
Thank you for the great review and photos. We're glad you enjoyed your trip and appreciate the recommendation.
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Nicholas Dent
Nicholas Dent
5.0
Verified
Top fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 5, 20253 adults
Captain Mike is as seasoned as they come, very well experienced and if there fish around he will catch them. We have mainly been on smaller boats before and I can recommend the 48foot - smoother, more spacious and nice to have an upper deck. Best charter we have done
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Response from Captain
January 6, 2025
Thanks very much for the great review. We're glad you enjoyed your trip and the fresh fish dinner that followed. We look forward to fishing with you again sometime in the future.
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FAQs about Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish

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What is the boat like?

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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
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