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.
360
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Man's Fat Boy Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(359 reviews)
Port St. Joe
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 360 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (252)
Great day on the water
An entertaining fishing experience
Catchin.
+249
Angler rating
331
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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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Danny R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  December 28, 2025
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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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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Sandra W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An entertaining fishing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 25, 2025
Captain Man had great stories and was both informative and educational - he knew all the spots to go to for fish.ย  We had...
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Wiley T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Scallop Trip (AM) on August 26, 2025
We had never gone scalloping before and Capt. Man was a great teacher.ย  We had a limit in a little over 2 hours.ย  Fun trip
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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   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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