Man's Fat Boy Charters 

4.9/5 (359 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Monument Avenue 502, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, United States

Man's Fat Boy Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (359 reviews)
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Monument Avenue 502
Port St. Joe, FL, United States

Man’s Fat Boy Charters invites you to join Captain Harold Mathes for a quality fishing and scalloping experience in St. Joseph Bay, right outside of Port Saint Joe. Harold has lived here his whole life and knows the local waters like the back of his hand. When you fish with Captain Harold, he’ll make sure the trip is tailored to your individual needs.

His boat is a 23’ Carolina Skiff that’s powered by a single 140 HP Suzuki engine. Skiffs are a great option for inshore fishing because of their ability to traverse shallow waters very easily. There’s plenty of room on the boat for up to six prospective anglers.

St. Joe’s fishery has a variety of options open for people interested in getting some good fishing done. You’ll be able to target fish species like Flounder, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Black Seabass, Tripletail, and plenty more besides. Man’s Fat Boy Charters offers both shorter and longer trips, in the morning and afternoon, so it’s pretty easy to find the slot that fits you like a glove.

The price of any given trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, along with the necessary fishing licenses. Anything you catch will be cleaned and filleted for your convenience after the trip is over. Just make sure to bring a pair of polarized sunglasses, and you’re all set for a trip to remember.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 359 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (252)

Great day on the water
An entertaining fishing experience
Catchin.
+249

Angler rating

331
24
2
2
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 359 reviews
Showing: 5 of 359 reviews
Alan Carr
Alan Carr
5.0
Verified
Awesome fishing trip!!!
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 18, 20253 adults3 children
It was a great trip. We caught a lot of fish and had a great time. We will definitely be booking another trip next time we are in the area. Our kids had a great time and they learned a lot I would highly recommend this trip. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.
0
Cole Robbins
Cole Robbins
5.0
Verified
Harold is the “Man”
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 28, 20252 adults
Spent first couple hours of trip running from storms but Harold still got us on the Specs. We limited out within no time and threw back several more limits worth of keepers. Harold is very knowledgeable knew where the fish would be.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
0
Adam Fleming
Adam Fleming
5.0
Verified
Great Experience!!
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 9, 20254 adults
Captain Harold was awesome! Each spot he took us to, we caught something. He is very knowledgeable. He made the trip entertaining and fun. Our time went by too fast. Will definitely be booking with him again.
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
0
Carl Galeana
Carl Galeana
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on March 26, 20251 adult1 child
Took my semi interested 10 year old and myself out for a half day. Got on some Sheephead, Sea Trout, Pompano and black drum. Great time and Captain Mathes worked with my son the best he could to understand casting and setting the hook. It was a great day and I highly recommend you booking him if you get the opportunity!
0
Sandra Wisenbaker
Sandra Wisenbaker
5.0
Verified
An entertaining fishing experience
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 25, 20252 adults
Captain Man had great stories and was both informative and educational - he knew all the spots to go to for fish. We had a great time.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Bluefish
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
0

Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Scallop Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 16 - Sep 5
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Scallop Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Aug 16 - Sep 5
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 359 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (252)

Great day on the water
An entertaining fishing experience
Catchin.
+249

Angler rating

331
24
2
2
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 359 reviews
Showing: 5 of 359 reviews
Alan Carr
Alan Carr
5.0
Verified
Awesome fishing trip!!!
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 18, 20253 adults3 children
It was a great trip. We caught a lot of fish and had a great time. We will definitely be booking another trip next time we are in the area. Our kids had a great time and they learned a lot I would highly recommend this trip. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.
0
Cole Robbins
Cole Robbins
5.0
Verified
Harold is the “Man”
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 28, 20252 adults
Spent first couple hours of trip running from storms but Harold still got us on the Specs. We limited out within no time and threw back several more limits worth of keepers. Harold is very knowledgeable knew where the fish would be.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
0
Adam Fleming
Adam Fleming
5.0
Verified
Great Experience!!
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 9, 20254 adults
Captain Harold was awesome! Each spot he took us to, we caught something. He is very knowledgeable. He made the trip entertaining and fun. Our time went by too fast. Will definitely be booking with him again.
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
0
Carl Galeana
Carl Galeana
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on March 26, 20251 adult1 child
Took my semi interested 10 year old and myself out for a half day. Got on some Sheephead, Sea Trout, Pompano and black drum. Great time and Captain Mathes worked with my son the best he could to understand casting and setting the hook. It was a great day and I highly recommend you booking him if you get the opportunity!
0
Sandra Wisenbaker
Sandra Wisenbaker
5.0
Verified
An entertaining fishing experience
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 25, 20252 adults
Captain Man had great stories and was both informative and educational - he knew all the spots to go to for fish. We had a great time.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Bluefish
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
0

FAQs about Man's Fat Boy Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Skiff

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 140HP
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