Captain
Mike Downs

Member since June 2018 Punta Gorda, United States
Background
I started fishing at a very young age. Growing up in South West Florida, it afforded me great opportunities to experience excellent fishing in the flats and backwater bays, which grew into my passion for inshore fishing. I started providing fishing charters to share my passion and love for the outdoors with others who might otherwise not experience SWFL the way I have.

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Downs

Punta Gorda, United States
Background
I started fishing at a very young age. Growing up in South West Florida, it afforded me great opportunities to experience excellent fishing in the flats and backwater bays, which grew into my passion for inshore fishing. I started providing fishing charters to share my passion and love for the outdoors with others who might otherwise not experience SWFL the way I have.
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My Charter Listing

Task Force Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
Punta Gorda
trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (25)
6 hour trip with Captain Mike
6 hour trip with Captain Mike
6 hour trip with Captain Mike
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Michael M.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on July 20, 2023
Captain Mike did a great job with getting us tonn in where the fish were. Between the 4 of us, we probably caught 80+ fish....
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SANDRA H.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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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Half day light tackle with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on February 4, 2022
My daughter and I spent four peaceful and interesting hours in the back bays, and though a cold front kept the fish from biting...
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Scott W.
Rochester, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 11, 2022
5 plus stars for captain Mike.ย  Extremely friendly, flexible and knowledgeable. Got us on fish all day. I would higher recommend...
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Ed B.
Hermon, ME
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good Day Out

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on December 14, 2020
Captain Mike got on the fish. Grouper, Snapper, plenty of good size Snook and a tripletail for dinner. Weather not the best...
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Sherri B.
Saint Marys, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on May 5, 2022
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