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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 114 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
103
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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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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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Kris R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Backcountry on March 15, 2024
Captain Charles was very knowledgeable about the area, put us fish fast and was excellent with the kids.ย  The entire family...
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Atticus F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain was great!

VERIFIED   Half day afternoon reef on January 4, 2024
We caught a bunch of fish as the other boats around us werenโ€™t catching much.ย  Also got a great recommendation where to...
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Ken C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

5 hour wahoo/ mahi /tuna trolling on March 16, 2024
Captain Charles was great, very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his services book...
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VICKY S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

They worked hard to make sure we had fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Rock Pile (PM) on February 26, 2024
They were very respectful, educated us about the fish and environment. Most of all the made sure we caught fish. I...
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