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
(108 reviews)
Shalimar
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Trips from US $625

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 108 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Brandon W.
North Las Vegas, NV
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BEST FISHING EXPERIENCE!

VERIFIED   Full Day 8 Hour Gulf Trip on April 15, 2023
Let me be the first to say 100% a customer for life because of Captain Chuck. I live in Nevada and will make it a point to...
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Jason B.
Excellent
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Above The Salt is Above the Rest!

VERIFIED   Half Day 6 Hour Gulf Trip on June 23, 2024
My family and I had a great time with Capt Chuck and Drew.ย  Very knowledgeable and friendly.ย  They worked hard to make sure...
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Carl P.
Excellent
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Awesome Captain who is great with Kiddos!!

VERIFIED   Beginners 4 Hr Gulf trip (AM) on July 23, 2024
Had an Epic Day with Captian Chuck and Deckhand Drew.ย  We were on the fish from the very beginning. Capt. Chuck was awesome...
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Devin A.
Excellent
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Fish On

VERIFIED   Half Day 6 Hour Gulf Trip on July 7, 2024
Captain and deck hand were great. Highlight of the trip was a shark on and watching my husband trying to reel it in with help...
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Adam W.
Russellville, KY
Excellent
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First fishing trip

VERIFIED   Beginners 4 Hr Gulf trip (AM) on October 4, 2022
This was a first for my family and myself so We did not know what to expect! The night before he calls me and says the wind...
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