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
99
Reviews
72
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Chum Em Up Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(99 reviews)
Punta Gorda
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 99 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Michael
Fishing with Michael
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
97%
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George L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very good trip got a lot of fish captain knolable

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 12, 2025
Would recommend this captain
George L. recommends Chum Em Up Charters
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Don R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 16, 2025
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Frank S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   $350 Single person half day fishing on March 1, 2025
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Brett H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Night Snook Fishing on December 27, 2024
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Bobby C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 29, 2025
Capt. Mike had us on fish all day. Great day of fishing!
Bobby C. recommends Chum Em Up Charters
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