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
(102 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 103 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing trip! Amazing captain!
Amazing trip! Amazing captain!
Amazing trip! Amazing captain!
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Miranda J.
Florence, AL
Excellent
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8 hour trip

VERIFIED   Full Day 8 Hour Trip on July 9, 2022
AWESOME TRIP! Started out at 7am and headed out. CPT Chuck carried our cooler to the boat and got us underway quickly. He was...
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Craig M.
Huntington, TX
Excellent
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Afternoon trip with captain Chuck

VERIFIED   Beginners 4 Hr Trip (PM) on July 3, 2022
Well, had to sneak through some dicey weather but captain chuck got us through safely watching everything. Way less than ideal...
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Chris C.
Kearney, MO
Excellent
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4 hours of fun

VERIFIED   Beginners 4 Hr trip (AM) on June 23, 2022
Took the family out on a 4 hour charter with Captain Chuck this morning. Had a blast! The Captain put us on the fish fast....
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Clay B.
Columbus Air Force Base, MS
Excellent
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Truly Above The Salt

VERIFIED   Beginners 4 Hr Trip (PM) on June 1, 2022
Captain Chuck and John went above and beyond anything I have experienced on a charter before. They pulled out all the stops...
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Robert S.
Glenview, IL
Excellent
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Half day trip with Captain Chuck

VERIFIED   Beginners 4 Hr Trip (PM) on March 28, 2022
My daughter and I did the afternoon half day trip.ย  Captain Chuck did a great job keeping us informed of some upcoming weather...
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