Man's Fat Boy Charters
Man's Fat Boy Charters
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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (252)
+249Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
94%
Mar 26, 2025
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)
Great Captain
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!
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...
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Aug 26, 2025
Scallop Trip (AM)
Great day on the water
We had never gone scalloping before and Capt. Man was a great teacher. We had a limit in a little over 2 hours. Fun trip
We had never gone scalloping before and Capt. Man was a great teacher. We had a limit in a little over 2 hours. Fun trip
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Jul 18, 2025
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)
Awesome fishing trip!!!
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.
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...
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Jun 28, 2025
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)
Harold is the “Man”
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.
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...
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May 14, 2025
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)
Great fishing trip
Harold work hard for me all day from starting early in the morning and catching live bait to searching for a limit of speckled trout to searching for a limit of redfish and I was able to limit out on both. Thank you Harold for a great day on the water.
Harold work hard for me all day from starting early in the morning and catching live bait to searching for a limit of speckled...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (252)
+249Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
94%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Captain
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on March 26, 2025
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!
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!
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Experience:
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Overall
Great day on the water
Scallop Trip (AM) on August 26, 2025
We had never gone scalloping before and Capt. Man was a great teacher. We had a limit in a little over 2 hours. Fun trip
We had never gone scalloping before and Capt. Man was a great teacher. We had a limit in a little over 2 hours. Fun trip
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Experience:
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Overall
Awesome fishing trip!!!
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 18, 2025
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.
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.
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Harold is the “Man”
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 28, 2025
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.
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.
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great fishing trip
Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on May 14, 2025
Harold work hard for me all day from starting early in the morning and catching live bait to searching for a limit of speckled trout to searching for a limit of redfish and I was able to limit out on both. Thank you Harold for a great day on the water.
Harold work hard for me all day from starting early in the morning and catching live bait to searching for a limit of speckled trout to searching for a limit of redfish and I was able to limit out on both. Thank you Harold for a great day on the water.
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