Charter Operator
Old Hat Charters

Member since May 2014 Miami Beach, United States
Background
Captain Chad Raney is a Florida native who has been fishing his whole life. He grew up fishing tournaments with his father along the southeast coast and traveling all over the Bahamas and Mexico. These experiences made him into a professional at live bait and kite fishing. He has won multiple Billfish and IGFA tournaments. Capt. Chad says, "I found fishing not just a hobby, but a way of life." He started fishing professionally right out of high school and worked as a First Mate on a charter boat out of Haulover during college. He made his way up the ladder, eventually earning his captain's license at the age of 21 and becoming the youngest captain to ever run a charter boat out of Haulover. Today he is the owner of the “Old Hat," with over 15 years of experience fishing from Haulover Park marina.

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Miami Beach, United States
Background
Captain Chad Raney is a Florida native who has been fishing his whole life. He grew up fishing tournaments with his father along the southeast coast and traveling all over the Bahamas and Mexico. These experiences made him into a professional at live bait and kite fishing. He has won multiple Billfish and IGFA tournaments. Capt. Chad says, "I found fishing not just a hobby, but a way of life." He started fishing professionally right out of high school and worked as a First Mate on a charter boat out of Haulover during college. He made his way up the ladder, eventually earning his captain's license at the age of 21 and becoming the youngest captain to ever run a charter boat out of Haulover. Today he is the owner of the “Old Hat," with over 15 years of experience fishing from Haulover Park marina.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(185 reviews)
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Miami Beach
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
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Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 185 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Robert S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Fantastic Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 29, 2025
The crew were fantastic and very welcoming. Very happy to share information and to keep us fully informed throughout the day...
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Jerry P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Tuna and mahi

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 27, 2025
Captain Chad was very personable and we enjoyed the time we spent with him. We had a good time and had several chances to catch...
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James L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day fishing trip with the Old Hat

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 7, 2025
Captain Jamie and 1st mate Brn were perfect and put us on fish we caught sailfish Mahi barracuda king mackerel Bonita we killed...
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Stefan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 13, 2025
Took my two teenage sons deep sea fishing for the first time. They had a blast. We caught a bunch of fish. The two captains...
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Dale A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Wonderful Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 16, 2025
Crew, boat, fishing, and ocean were fantastic.  We had an awesome dinner later that night with our fresh catch too.  I would...
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