We had a fantastic day out on the water with Michael! Conditions were a bit tricky with a fresh breeze and very low tide, but he adjusted the trip perfectly and put us right on the fish. We ended up catching plenty, and just as memorable was the great conversation and time spent with him. Michael’s knowledge, adaptability, and easygoing personality made the whole experience enjoyable. Highly recommend his charter if you’re looking for both a successful and fun day of fishing in Punta Gorda!

Mike is great! Last year, we tried twice but couldn’t make it out. This year, we tried twice and finally made it out the second day. We had great luck with snappers and trout. Mike knew the good spots and had lots of bait to keep us fishing. Bring sunscreen, water and snacks. You’ll have a great time!

My nephew and I decided on a last minute trip to Florida. We booked this charter last minute and Captain Mike couldn’t have been a better choice. He reached out right away and asked what we were looking to catch. I told him that we have never caught a tarpon before. Lo and behold, the first spot he took us to, not only did we catch a tarpon, but multiple! Including a monster 40 lb one. Captain Mike knows his spots and will get you what you are looking for. Could not recommend this enough. If you are in any way hesitant to book this charter, don’t be. His knowledge and versatility around the water is incredible. We will be back at any chance we get.

This captain mike is a true genuine guy. It’s what he loves to do and is very important to him for you to have the best experience.  I didn’t know when it was a good time of day for good fishing.  He called me and said I cant do this switch to this time, if you can.  and I’m so glad I did . He didnt just want to take my money and have a bad experience. My son and I were double hooked at every spot.  Fish after fish. He is good at keeping you in the right current conditions were the fish are. We fish several spots and when time was up he wasn’t worried about it we all were having fun.  I saved his number no matter what part of Florida our next trip is we will be calling for another trip.  GREAT CAPTIN, GREAT PERSON, ... Mike , Nick and I had one of the funniest experiences with you that we ever had. 

thanks again from the both of us

Mike and nick

Got to take my 16 year old son who is a fishing nut, and my wife who only goes once a year or less out on Father’s Day 2025. We all had the best time with Captain Michael.
He knew just where to go one the water, the personality to make us all feel at home, and was extremely patient and attentive with just the right amount of coaching based on the varying levels of fishing experience in our group.
We were going out for snook, mangrove grouper, and spotted trout and caught many of all 3 but also my wife got a 60 plus pound Goliath grouper in a canal! She will never forget it (or let me live it down)!  I also lucked into a nice tarpon, a first for me, in the same area.
If you want an exciting and fun half day of fishing I would whole heartedly recommend going with Chum Em Up Charters!