Captain
Chad Hickman

Member since November 2016 Madeira Beach, United States
Background
Captain Chad Hickman is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, and works as a full-time professional offshore charter captain. He holds a U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License and is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard who was honorably discharged. He's certified by the American Red Cross in first aid and CPR, so you'll be in safe, capable hands when you fish alongside him. He loves introducing his guests to these waters, no matter whether you're light-tackle fishing for Snapper around the wrecks and reefs, or heading 100 miles offshore to deep drop for huge Grouper.
Techniques
Fishing for Grouper, Red Snapper, Tuna , Kingfish and Amberjacks. Love to fish light tackle for yellowtail snapper and mangrove snapper on wrecks and reefs. Whatever is in season were on it!!!

Hey, I'm Captain Chad Hickman

Madeira Beach, United States
Background
Captain Chad Hickman is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, and works as a full-time professional offshore charter captain. He holds a U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License and is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard who was honorably discharged. He's certified by the American Red Cross in first aid and CPR, so you'll be in safe, capable hands when you fish alongside him. He loves introducing his guests to these waters, no matter whether you're light-tackle fishing for Snapper around the wrecks and reefs, or heading 100 miles offshore to deep drop for huge Grouper.
Techniques
Fishing for Grouper, Red Snapper, Tuna , Kingfish and Amberjacks. Love to fish light tackle for yellowtail snapper and mangrove snapper on wrecks and reefs. Whatever is in season were on it!!!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
Madeira Beach
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Shane T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Chad was great

VERIFIED   Half Day Offshore AM on May 20, 2024
Captain Chad put us on the fish and was very helpful, highly recommend!
Shane T. recommends ElCapitanoโ€™s Offshore LLC
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Adam S.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with captain Chad and deckhand chase

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on September 26, 2020
Perfect day on the water and the fish were biting! Limit on grouper first hour of fishing the rest was just bonus! Great day...
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Goerge S.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day with Captian Chad Hickman of El Capitano"s Offshore

Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on February 19, 2017
We were more that pleased with the professionalism of Captain Chad and the cleanliness of his boat and the equipment.ย  I took...
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Elliott A.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on September 19, 2020
Great memorable day Chad knows what heโ€™s doing ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ
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Oleg F.
Fort Myers, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Cap. Best boat. Best trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on August 31, 2020
Awesome in every way possible
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