Captain Mike’s - Lucky Strike

Captain Mike’s Charters is the longest running sports fishing company in St. Lucia. This family business has been ruling the waves for over 50 years. Join them and learn from the wisdom that can only come from decades of experience.

Captain Bruce Hackshaw is the owner of the company and is one of the top anglers on the island, having won the International Billfish Trophy a record 7 times, as well as tournaments in Antigua, Grenada, Tobago and Martinique. His passion and enthusiasm for fishing shows though in every part of his life. Fish with his crew and become infected with that passion, too.

Lucky Strike is Bruce’s pride and joy. A fully refitted 46’ Bertram, she combines a touch of luxury with strength and versatility to be the ultimate fish catching machine. She’s fully equipped with top notch sportfishing gear, including outriggers, a fighting chair, and Penn and Shimano fishing gear. At the same time, she features all the personal comforts you could hope for, including two heads (bathrooms), a shower, and a multimedia system.

During your trip, you will be fishing the deep blue waters of the eastern Caribbean Sea. This is a hot spot for Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna, among many other deep sea fish. All the gear you need to catch them is supplied on board, and a first mate will be there to assist you through every stage of your trip.

On the off chance that you want to relax between bites, Lucky Strike’s beautifully finished and air conditioned interior is the perfect place to do so. We have a feeling you’ll be spending more time wrestling fish on the deck, though!

At the end of the trip, the catch will be shared between you and the crew. If you want to take some fillets with you to a local restaurant, the team at Captain Mike’s will help prepare them for you.

If you’ve always wanted to go sportfishing like a pro, this is your chance. Make your vacation extra special this year aboard the Lucky Strike with Captain Mike’s!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Have a go at catching your own lunch aboard the Lucky Strike! This morning trip will get you out in the deep seas, which start just half a mile from shore. This will give you time to target a variety of deep sea fish, such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, and much more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $1,000
    This 4 hour trip will help you experience the quality of fishing Saint Lucia has to offer. With the best fishing starting just half a mile from the shore, you'll have time to see what a professional big game fishing operation really looks like. Potential catches include Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and much more.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,300
    A 6 hour trip will give you time to perfect your fishing skills and explore a few more areas out of Saint Lucia. With target species including Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and maybe even Marlin, you'll want an extra couple of hours so everyone can have a go at catching fish!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,690
    If you want to make the most of your Saint Lucia fishing experience, take a full 8 hour trip aboard the Lucky Strike. With world-class big game fishing starting just half a mile from shore, this will give you time to explore a variety of different areas as you target deep sea fish. Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo are just some of the fish you could catch on this trip!
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FAQs about Captain Mike’s - Lucky Strike

Captain Mike’s - Lucky Strike offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,690 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Mike’s - Lucky Strike, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet 2
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Captain Mike’s - Lucky Strike include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Beer, soft drinks & water)
  • First Mate (Tips at the discretion of the guests )
  • Fishing License

Captain Mike’s - Lucky Strike offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing

Captain Mike’s - Lucky Strike offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Handline
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Captain Mike’s - Lucky Strike include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Captain Mike's
Castries, Saint Lucia
1 Fishing Report
37 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since August 2014
Fishing is in my blood. I have been on boats and on the water since the day I was born. I have never wanted to be anything other than a fishing captain. I worked with my father, Captain Mike, until he passed away when I was 25. I took over the family business and have developed our fleet to 5 Bertram sportfishers, ranging from 31' to 46'. I am on the water every chance I get, with charters, fishing tournaments, or just fooling around with friends and family. I hold the island Blue Marlin record of 940 lb and the St. Lucia Billfish tournament record of 707 lb. When you fish with me or my crew you know you are fishing with a crew who share a passion for the ocean and and a real love of fishing and fun! – Bruce Hackshaw, owner, Captain Mike's St Lucia.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (White) White Marlin

Boat specs

Bertram (Sportfishing) originally built in 1986, and restored in 2013. Powered by 2 630HP Detroit Diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
46 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Handline
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
2
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Beer, soft drinks & water
First Mate
Tips at the discretion of the guests
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

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
Age 8+ is recommended
You Keep Catch
If your hotel allows you to bring fish back
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch share
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Marlin and Sailfish

Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (13)
Great People, great crew
Great People, great crew
Caught the fish of a lifetime!!
+10
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
73%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
73%
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Dennis D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Bruce

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 18, 2023
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ROBERT P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Top Notch Captain & Mate

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 23, 2023
Great attention to detail by captain and mate throughout entire date. Regularly adjusted the lure spread, replaced baits frequently,...
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Brian M.
Choiseul, Saint Lucia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AWESOME EXPERIENCE!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 15, 2023
I’ve been on a lot of deep sea charters, and this crew was among the best. Captain Mario knew exactly where to go to keep...
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Mike D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a spectacular crew!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on March 11, 2024
Highly recommend 😊😊
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Jeff E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Caught the fish of a lifetime!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 14, 2023
We took out the Lucky Strike and stuck it big!! We hooked into a massive blue marlin. While we didn’t get the fish in We...
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