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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Rating

4.9
359 reviews
5
331
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24
3
2
2
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1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (252)

Great day on the water
An entertaining fishing experience
Catchin.
Harold is the “Man”
We book every year
Best day and so fun!
+246

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (359)

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Danny Roberts
Danny Roberts
The captain canceled
December 28, 2025
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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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
Wiley Thomas
Wiley Thomas
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
Scallop Trip (AM) on August 26, 20252 adults
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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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.
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Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
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Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
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January 2026
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Number of days
1
Group Size
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
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Scallop Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 16 - Sep 5
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
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Scallop Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 16 - Sep 5
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
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people

Rating

4.9
359 reviews
5
331
4
24
3
2
2
2
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (252)

Great day on the water
An entertaining fishing experience
Catchin.
Harold is the “Man”
We book every year
Best day and so fun!
+246

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (359)

Filter
Showing 15 of 360 reviews
Danny Roberts
Danny Roberts
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on December 28, 2025
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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
Wiley Thomas
Wiley Thomas
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
Scallop Trip (AM) on August 26, 20252 adults
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
Review media 0
0
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

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?

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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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