Captain
Charles Maloney

Member since June 2021 Key Largo, United States
Background
After fishing in the Keys for 22 years, Captain Charles decided to make it his home fishing out in the ocean. You don't know what you might catch but it's always fun and putting people on the fish is exciting. The captain is also a chef who has worked professionally and he started a food truck barbecue business. He loves to cook and he offers his guests a catch-and-cook option. While his son and first mate Jay is cleaning the boat, Captain Charles will clean your catch and cook it for you. Whether you like it grilled, blackened, or fried, you'll have freshly cooked fish delivered to your hotel, campground, or wherever you're staying! The captain would be grateful if you tipped the first mate because the young man works hard to keep the boat pristine for you. See you soon and tight lines!
Techniques
Captain Charles likes trolling, reef,wreck fishing, spearfishing, as well as snorkeling.

Hey, I'm Captain Charles Maloney

Key Largo, United States
Background
After fishing in the Keys for 22 years, Captain Charles decided to make it his home fishing out in the ocean. You don't know what you might catch but it's always fun and putting people on the fish is exciting. The captain is also a chef who has worked professionally and he started a food truck barbecue business. He loves to cook and he offers his guests a catch-and-cook option. While his son and first mate Jay is cleaning the boat, Captain Charles will clean your catch and cook it for you. Whether you like it grilled, blackened, or fried, you'll have freshly cooked fish delivered to your hotel, campground, or wherever you're staying! The captain would be grateful if you tipped the first mate because the young man works hard to keep the boat pristine for you. See you soon and tight lines!
Techniques
Captain Charles likes trolling, reef,wreck fishing, spearfishing, as well as snorkeling.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(103 reviews)
Key Largo
trips from US $600
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(10 reviews)
Key Largo
trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 113 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (128)
We caught fish, we ate fish and the kids had a great time!
We caught fish, we ate fish and the kids had a great time!
Catch of the day
+125
Angler rating
102
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Michelle G.
Wheatland, Wyoming
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Day trip with Chef Charles

5 Hour Trip โ€“ Morning Reef / Wreck on February 10, 2022
Chef Charles provides an amazing and unique experience not only fishing but with his culinary skills as he prepared our catch...
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Jen M.
Hamilton, MI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Definitely will book again

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Slamming Bite on February 21, 2023
Capitan Charles is a very easy going & fun Capitan.ย  We went out on a very calm day & almost no current, it was a slow start...
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Jocelyn E.
Annandale, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best time EVER

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise on January 9, 2022
Me my wife and 2 boys (5/6 years old) all had a blast fishing with Chef Charles and Jaylen, weโ€™re all new to fishing and...
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Joseph C.
Huron, SD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good time

VERIFIED   Key largo grand slam on December 20, 2021
We booked a day that gave us beautiful weather conditions, but the fish were not overly active.ย  Charles put us in the spots...
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Wayne C.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day

5 Hour Trip โ€“ Catch 'n' Cook Dinner on February 20, 2023
Capt Charles goes out 110% to satisfy his customers in every way. Heโ€™s very knowledgeable about fishing. Captain Charles...
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