Captain
Mike Dates

Member since September 2014 Destin, United States
Background
Mike has been a USCG-licensed Captain since 2002, but he's fished the waters of Destin since 1969. A true native to the area and he just can't get enough of the beautiful village and her incredible fishery. He will work tirelessly to put you on the fish, and employ his wealth of knowledge and experience on every trip he runs. On a personal note, I love this business because I get to meet some really great people everyday and I feel relaxed and at home on the water. Start out as a client, end the trip as a friend.
Techniques
I prefer live bait fishing but I also artificial bait fish when the conditions exists.

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Dates

Destin, United States
Background
Mike has been a USCG-licensed Captain since 2002, but he's fished the waters of Destin since 1969. A true native to the area and he just can't get enough of the beautiful village and her incredible fishery. He will work tirelessly to put you on the fish, and employ his wealth of knowledge and experience on every trip he runs. On a personal note, I love this business because I get to meet some really great people everyday and I feel relaxed and at home on the water. Start out as a client, end the trip as a friend.
Techniques
I prefer live bait fishing but I also artificial bait fish when the conditions exists.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(181 reviews)
Destin
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 181 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (205)
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Angler rating
170
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
90%
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David S.
Duxbury, MA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon of fun in Destin

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 27, 2021
We had lots of fun on our half day trip with Capt Mike. Great local knowledge and put us in the fish. We tried trolling a but...
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Stephen S.
Covington, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip with captain Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 7, 2021
Easygoing and knowledgeable, captain Mike asked what we wanted to catch and easily gave us exactly what we asked for. My only...
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Ray G.
Brentwood, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Spanish Mackerel Boatload!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 19, 2020
My son (9) and I had a wonderful trip with Captain Mike!ย  Our enjoyment and happiness were always first on his mind.ย  He...
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Kenny H.
Wagoner, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 28, 2022
mike is legit!! is all i got to say.
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Donald P.
Papillion, NE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great 4 hr. trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on December 26, 2021
Personable and looking to ensure we had a good time and success- which we did. He put us on fish at different locations on...
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