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.
359
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Man's Fat Boy Charters

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 359 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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Sandra W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Becca M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great morning on the bay

VERIFIED   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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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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Leigh W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best day and so fun!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 5, 2025
Had a blast. Laughed the whole time and got lots of fishing action! Canโ€™t wait to go back w him next year!!
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Tom R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing weโ€™ve done in Port St Joe!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on May 23, 2025
Man was very knowledgeable about the bay and the best spots to fish.ย  We caught a lot of trout, a flounder and a mantis shrimp.ย ...
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