Charter operator

Captain Mike's Chubasco Charters

Paradise Island, Bahamas

100+ reviews

Captain Mike Russell comes from a long line of fishermen from the Bahamas and it shows. He developed his love for the iridescent blue sea when he was a child while watching racing sailboats. He wasn't idle about it, and he became an avid sportsman, racing for the Bahamas in two Olympic games. Now he brings the same drive and passion to his fishing charter, putting his back into making sure his customers have the best experience possible. Capt. Mike is the Captain on Chubasco, the 48 ft. Hatteras. At the helm of Last Rodeo is Capt. Charlton, who has been with the company for over 15 years with many additional years of fishing experience.

Charters

Chubasco - 48’ Hatteras Sportfish
Paradise Island
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $1,225
Chubasco Too – 44' Ocean Sportfish
Nassau
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $1,060

Rating

4.7

145 reviews

4.6

Boat & Equipment

4.8

Captain & Crew

4.7

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (200)

What anglers say

90%

Good experience

97%

Friendly captain

95%

Recommend this charter

87%

Appropriate for children

93%

Satisfied with the boat

88%

Caught fish

All reviews (145)

Showing 1 – 5 of 145 reviews

Josue Rodriguez
Repeat angler
Texas, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Exceptional Experience with Capt. Mike and Lunkie!
3/4 Day Trip on June 19, 2026 • 4 adults
We had an absolute blast on our trip with Chubasco Charters! From the very beginning, Capt. Mike was incredibly professional and quick to respond to all of our inquiries, making the booking and planning process seamless. The logistics were a breeze—he picked us up and dropped us off within easy walking distance from Atlantis, which was super convenient. The day had a bit of a slow start, but Capt. Mike didn't give up. He remained determined, kept searching for the fish, and his expertise paid off big time. We ended the trip on a massive high note with everyone in our group catching barracudas plus some! A huge shoutout to his deckhand, Lunkie, who was fantastic throughout the entire charter. He was extremely helpful, worked to keep the boat clean and safe, and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. We had an unforgettable time and will definitely be booking with Capt. Mike and Chubasco Charters again in the future. Highly recommend!
Response from Charter operator
June 20, 2026
Thank you for the great review. It's very much appreciated. It was a pleasure having you on board and we hope to fish with you again sometime.
Andy Stewart
Repeat angler
Missouri, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
A fantastic experience - i would book them again
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 29, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children
We had a fantastic trip with Captain Mike. from the moment we booked until we docked the boat, everything was perfect. He communicated as soon as we booked the trip, and laid out our options. the day of the trip, he picked us up on time and was ready to fish. we had a short ride to our spot and then the lines were in the water. We caught multiple Wahoo. The boat was clean, the gear was all in working order, and they filleted our fish to take as we were driving back. I’ve done multiple fishing trips. They do everything correctly and I will book with him again on our next trip to the Bahamas.
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Response from Charter operator
January 2, 2026
Thanks for the great review and amazing photos. It was a pleasure having you on board. We hope to fish with you again at some future date.
Joe Russell
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
NEW
Captain Mike and his crew were awesome!
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 9, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children
Captain Mike and his crew were awesome! Fish weren’t really biting. but the crew kept our three boys entertained the entire day and before it was over, everyone caught a fish! Highly recommend
Response from Charter operator
October 11, 2026
Thank you for the great review. It was a pleasure having your family on board.
Brandon Semones
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Mahi Mahi
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2026 • 4 adults
We had a great time with Capt Charlton. He seemed to be very knowledgeable of where the fish were. We caught a couple of nice Mahi Mahi and a tuna. We would definitely book again with this charter.
Response from Charter operator
August 9, 2026
Thanks for the great review. We're glad we could get you the species you were hoping for.
Greg Vick
Repeat angler
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Perfect day on the water!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 24, 2026 • 8 adults
Captain Mike and his mate Loki were awesome. We all caught fish and enjoyed the banter. A group of 8 and plenty of room to spread out and enjoy a day on the water.
Response from Charter operator
July 25, 2026
Thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure having you on board.