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.

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First Shot Charters

4.9 / 5

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4.9 / 5

(181 reviews)

Destin • 20 ft • 4 persons

trips from US $650

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4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 181 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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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%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	90%

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Paul W.

Birmingham, Alabama

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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July fishing trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 29, 2019

Paul W.

Birmingham, Alabama

4.7 / 5

Jul 29, 2019

4 Hour Trip (PM)

July fishing trip

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Mike B.

Fort Smith, Arkansas

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

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July fishing trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 9, 2019

Mike B.

Fort Smith, Arkansas

4.7 / 5

Jul 9, 2019

4 Hour Trip (PM)

July fishing trip

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Eddie W.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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3/4 Day charter with Captain Mike Davis

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip (AM) on May 10, 2017

Eddie W.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

5.0 / 5

May 10, 2017

3/4 Day Trip (AM)

3/4 Day charter with Captain Mike Davis

VERIFIED

My son and wife went out today 5-10-17 and had a blast. Cant. Mike was professional and very knowledgable and put us on the fish all day long. We caught everything from game fish to sharks….had a great time.

My son and wife went out today 5-10-17 and had a blast. Cant. Mike was professional and very knowledgable and put us on the...

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Karl O.

Miramar Beach, Florida

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

First rate on First Shot

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 15, 2016

Karl O.

Miramar Beach, Florida

5.0 / 5

Aug 15, 2016

4 Hour Trip (PM)

First rate on First Shot

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A minor scheduling snafu messed up our originally booked trip but Captain Mike got us out and and made everything right and then some! He let us stay for extra time until each of us had a big red fish in the boat! Mike cheered the kids while they fought their fish and he was always putting bait on our hooks! Captain Mike was awesome and we’ll be back!!

A minor scheduling snafu messed up our originally booked trip but Captain Mike got us out and and made everything right and...

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Chris W.

Serbia

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

First Shot Charters

4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 25, 2015

Chris W.

Serbia

4.7 / 5

Jun 25, 2015

4 Hour Trip (PM)

First Shot Charters

Captain Mike Dates from the First Shot Charters really provided an outstanding fishing trip/experience at Destin, Florida. I suggest that you book early with Captain Mike as he does not have a secretary and if you call him when he is out on the waters with a client he will not answer your call. I liked this… You would not want him to be on his phone if this was your group out with him. Also don’t let Fishing Booker change to another Charter just because they did not get ahold of him (to confirm)... More

Captain Mike Dates from the First Shot Charters really provided an outstanding fishing trip/experience at Destin, Florida....

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