Captain
Michael Castaldi

Member since January 2024 Punta Gorda, United States
Background
It’s always been my passion to be on the water fishing or just on the water in general so I decided to turn my passion into a business. My favorite catch would probably be watching a redfish swimming in a foot of water casting my line to him and watching him eat my bait
Techniques
Backcountry flats casting to the mangroves or dropping on a reef in a lil deeper water

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Castaldi

Punta Gorda, United States
Background
It’s always been my passion to be on the water fishing or just on the water in general so I decided to turn my passion into a business. My favorite catch would probably be watching a redfish swimming in a foot of water casting my line to him and watching him eat my bait
Techniques
Backcountry flats casting to the mangroves or dropping on a reef in a lil deeper water

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(92 reviews)
Punta Gorda
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (123)
Not stop action
Mike was awesome!
Mike was awesome!
+120
Angler rating
86
5
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
97%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 92 reviews
Paul I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a great experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 8, 2025
My nephew and I decided on a last minute trip to Florida. We booked this charter last minute and Captain Mike couldnโ€™t have...
Paul I. recommends Chum Em Up Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Michael Castaldi Captain replied

Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish on

VERIFIED   Afternoon half on June 29, 2025
This captain mike is a true genuine guy. Itโ€™s what he loves to do and is very important to him for you to have the best experience.ย ...
Michael B. recommends Chum Em Up Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Michael Castaldi Captain replied

Richard B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 15, 2025
Got to take my 16 year old son who is a fishing nut, and my wife who only goes once a year or less out on Fatherโ€™s Day 2025....
Richard B. recommends Chum Em Up Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Michael Castaldi Captain replied

Steve M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Five-Star Fishing Experience with Captain Mike!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 10, 2025
We had an absolutely amazing day out on the water with Captain Mike! From the moment we stepped onto the boat, it was clear...
Steve M. recommends Chum Em Up Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Michael Castaldi Captain replied

Jordan R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip you will never forget!

VERIFIED   Night shark fishing on June 7, 2025
Captain Mike has got to be the best fisherman Iโ€™ve ever had the privilege to fish with. My son and I will never forget this...
Jordan R. recommends Chum Em Up Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Michael Castaldi Captain replied