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
122
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Chum Em Up Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(122 reviews)
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Punta Gorda
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 122 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
98%
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ROD S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Night fish with Captian Mike

VERIFIED   Night Snook Fishing on March 1, 2024
Had a great time on the water for the night fish! Mike had us reeling fish the whole time! Price rate in line with other companies...
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David H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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A good time.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 13, 2024
Captain Mike is a knowledgeable and pleasant guy to fish with. I had a beginner with me and he did a great job of getting him...
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Jerry T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   $350 solo person half day fishing on November 30, 2024
Very good informative fishing trip this morning even though it was very windy still caught good amount of fish
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Mike Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on February 23, 2024
Tough day with the wind but Mike worked very hard and we caught some pompano and trout and had a great time
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Shantelle M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Post Thanksgiving fishing

VERIFIED   $350 solo person half day fishing on December 1, 2024
I caught Snook even though it was cool and windy. Micheal knew the great spots!ย  Thank you!
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