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.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(127 reviews)
Angler's choice
Key Largo
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 127 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (130)
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Loved the captain\/crew but the boat was a bit disappointing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Alan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip 2024

VERIFIED   Afternoon bite on June 25, 2024
Very fun trip and Captain Chef Charles was very knowledgeable,ย  experienced, and worked hard to put me on the Mahi. Hopefully...
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Carol D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun afternoon

VERIFIED   Afternoon bite on June 15, 2024
My husband and I enjoyed a fun afternoon of reef fishing and trolling.ย  We didnโ€™t catch much due to the conditions, but...
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Bruce G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Fishing on May 6, 2024
Although the โ€œbig onesโ€ eluded us despite Charlesโ€™ attempts to find them, we did manage to catch enough for Chef to prepare...
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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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