Captain
Chuck Madden

Member since February 2021 Shalimar, United States
Background
I've been fishing my whole life - almost 45 years. I retired from the Air Force in 2014, after which I made fishing my career - it's what I'm most passionate about. I considered pursuing other interests such as flying since I'm an instrument-rated pilot, but my heart belongs to the water. I've had a couple of fantastic mentors who have helped me get started and here I am, taking the opportunity to show others the time of their life!
Techniques
I enjoy all styles and techniques of fishing. I do my best to tailor the trip to the client. Most want to bottom fish - you catch some of the tastiest fish in the Gulf on the bottom such as snapper, trigger fish, grouper and cobia. Bottom rigs are easily fished at different levels along the water column. I personally enjoy trolling - great opportunities there for tuna and mackerel.

Hey, I'm Captain Chuck Madden

Shalimar, United States
Background
I've been fishing my whole life - almost 45 years. I retired from the Air Force in 2014, after which I made fishing my career - it's what I'm most passionate about. I considered pursuing other interests such as flying since I'm an instrument-rated pilot, but my heart belongs to the water. I've had a couple of fantastic mentors who have helped me get started and here I am, taking the opportunity to show others the time of their life!
Techniques
I enjoy all styles and techniques of fishing. I do my best to tailor the trip to the client. Most want to bottom fish - you catch some of the tastiest fish in the Gulf on the bottom such as snapper, trigger fish, grouper and cobia. Bottom rigs are easily fished at different levels along the water column. I personally enjoy trolling - great opportunities there for tuna and mackerel.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(107 reviews)
Shalimar
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Trips from US $800

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 107 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Dave E.
Mason, OH
Excellent
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Fishing with Chuck

VERIFIED   Half Day 6 Hour Trip on May 1, 2022
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Jason W.
Charlotte, NC
Excellent
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Beginners 4 Hr Trip (PM) on April 15, 2022
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Jimmy L.
Rosewood, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Beginners 4 Hr trip (AM) on March 27, 2022
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Anil R.
Gulf Breeze, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 Hour Deep Sea Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day 6 Hour Trip on November 27, 2021
Had an absolute blast. Captain Chuck definitely is a people person and strives to serve his customers. Very knowledgeable and...
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Jerry M.
Jonesborough, TN
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great day fishing with Captain Chuck !

VERIFIED   Half Day 6 Hour Trip on September 6, 2021
It was an awesome day fishing with Captain Chuck . We caught a lot of fish , had a great time and canโ€™t wait to come back...
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