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
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(77 reviews)
Angler's choice
Punta Gorda
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 77 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (89)
Fishing trip you will never forget!
Fishing trip you will never forget!
Great time fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
96%
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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   NEW  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...
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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   NEW  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...
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Chris P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

TURNED A BAD DAY INTO A GREAT DAY

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 1, 2025
Captain Mike was awesome. Had a trip scheduled for 9am, but the weather didnโ€™t want to cooperate, it poured all morning....
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Zach R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip. Rating doesnโ€™t lie

VERIFIED   Half day tarpon trip on March 22, 2025
Captain Michael provided a great trip. The high rating he has online is warranted. He provided everything we needed to have...
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Jeremy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   $300 Single person half day fishing on February 3, 2025
I did a solo trip with mike..ย  Heโ€™s a great captain and person.ย  The bite was slow on the day I went but thats the way...
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