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.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(203 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 203 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (231)
Capt Mike Rocks
Black Snapper
Black Snapper
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Khoa N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 15, 2023
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Jeffrey L.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Capt wonโ€™t give up

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 21, 2024
Captain made sure we caught fish
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Jeremy W.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hr trip with captain Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on October 14, 2022
I have been fishing the gulf during different times of the year, from the bay to 80 miles offshore every year since I was 14...
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Kameron G.
Sioux Center, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning 4 Hour Trip w/ Captain Mike!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 10, 2022
My brother & I had a perfect fishing trip first thing in the morning with Captain Mike! We stopped at our first spot to catch...
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Rick U.
Hixson, Tennessee
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 Hour trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on April 1, 2022
We booked a 6-hour morning trip with Captain Mike.ย  He was honest with us when we contacted him early in the week letting...
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