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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Tim K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Backcountry on April 19, 2024
Chef Charles and his son did an awesome job putting us on fish.ย  Very professional Captain and great trip.ย  Would definitely...
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Dan H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half day afternoon reef on February 2, 2024
My family (wife and 2 children) and I were very pleased with our fishing experience.ย  Even though we didnโ€™t catch a lot...
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Aaron P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Charles is the GOAT

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Reef Fishing on March 28, 2024
Absolutely wonderful trip! Went way above and beyond! You canโ€™t go wrong with him!
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Leslie T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Chef Charles is the best

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Fishing on March 1, 2024
Best charter experience I ever had.ย  Chef Charles went above and beyond to make sure my wife, son and I had a. Great experience...
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Albert S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Enjoyable day with family on the water

VERIFIED   Half day afternoon reef on February 11, 2024
Captain and crew were very nice and friendly and worked hard to keep the four of us fishing and happy and cooked our...
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