Captain
Harold Mathes

Member since January 2018 Port St. Joe, United States
Background
Captain Harold "Man" Mathes grew up and has lived in the Port St. Joe area his entire life. He loves the outdoors and is an avid fisherman and hunter. With more than 35 years of fishing experience under his belt, he knows how to get you on the fish and wants nothing more than for you to have a great time.

Hey, I'm Captain Harold Mathes

Port St. Joe, United States
Background
Captain Harold "Man" Mathes grew up and has lived in the Port St. Joe area his entire life. He loves the outdoors and is an avid fisherman and hunter. With more than 35 years of fishing experience under his belt, he knows how to get you on the fish and wants nothing more than for you to have a great time.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(356 reviews)
Angler's choice
Port St. Joe
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 356 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (250)
Catchin.
Harold is the \u201cMan\u201d
We book every year
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Alan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome fishing trip!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  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...
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Cole R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Harold is the โ€œManโ€

VERIFIED   NEW  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...
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Adam F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 9, 2025
Captain Harold was awesome!ย  Each spot he took us to, we caught something.ย  He is very knowledgeable.ย  He made the trip...
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Carl G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   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....
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Becca M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great morning on the bay

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 23, 2025
Captain was very knowledgeable about the fish and bay.ย  He made sure we caught fish and made the trip memorable.ย  He even...
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