​Miss Chief Charters is a Florida Keys-based fishing charter company dedicated to providing anglers of all ages and experience levels with fun, safe fishing adventures on the amazing waters of the Florida Keys & Bahamas.

Every year, over a million anglers visit the Florida Keys to experience the fantastic fishing our waters have to offer. Whether you're a first-time fisher or an experienced angler, at Miss Chief Charters, we pride ourselves on providing our guests with the ultimate fishing adventure — and with memories that last a lifetime.

A Florida Keys institution, Miss Chief Charters has been providing guests with memorable fishing adventures for over 30 years. Our trips range from 2 hour sunset cruises to 12 hour deep sea fishing epics. We even perform wedding ceremonies aboard ship!

At Miss Chief Charters, we understand that fishing is only part of what we do. Our goal is to entertain our guests as well as educate them, and create friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. There is only 1 rule on Miss Chief; Have Fun!

Here’s just a quick sampler of the different fishing experiences we offer:

Constant action makes reef fishing perfect for families with kids! Our reefs are home to some of the tastiest fish in the world, like yellowtail & mutton snapper, grouper, hogfish, mackerel and more. Anchoring between 15 and 80 ft of water, we use chum to bring many reef species within striking distance.

Venture beyond the reef to experience the thrill of the bluewater hunt. If catching a big game trophy fish is on your agenda, an offshore fishing charter is just what the doctor ordered. Marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo & mahi mahi migrate through waters of the Gulfsteam Current and our proximity to these fertile waters makes it possible to fish deep sea year round. Catch    your trophy aboard Miss Chief!

Night fishing gives anglers an opportunity to see a side of the Florida Keys few have. We offer two different trips depending on your tastes. Reef fishing at night produces some of the best snapper catches we have seen. It is not uncommon to catch our limit of snapper at night.

Battle the gladiators of the deep on the edge of the continental shelf! The straits of florida is a hotbed of swordfishing action and we are successfully catching fish upwards of 600lbs both day and night time.

Capt. Dan Matthews and his wife Gemma have lived the Florida Keys dream for over 12 years. Meeting at a local establishment, the two instantly hit it off and have shared their love of the ocean and the unique Keys lifestyle.

Originally from Yorkshire, England with a degree in Tourism Management Gemma has worked at the Ocean Reef Club for 12 years in various positions from front desk, vacation rentals and currently holds commerical properties and boat storage manager position. This experience gives her a wealth of knowledge and insight in the tourism and customer service industry. Her love for ocean and family have made her a driving force in Miss Chief's future!

Capt. Dan has travelled the world in search of gamefish but always returned to the waters of the Florida Keys. For over a decade he has worked his way up from deckhand to owner/operator, crewing for many of the top fishing boats in the Keys and South Florida. Some might call his love for fishing an obsession, but he prefers the word passion. 

2 years ago, the opportunity presented itself for Capt. Dan and his wife Gemma to buy Miss Chief, the first charter boat he fished on, and they leapt at the chance to unite business with pleasure.

During their first year of ownership, Dan and Gemma tripled Miss Chief’s revenue. Last year alone, they ran over 200 fishing charters, a 30% increase over their previous year and a 300% increase over the previous owner’s final year.

Dan and Gemma are proud of the positive impact they’ve had on one of the Florida Keys’ fishing institutions, and they’re hoping to keep that upward trend going strong!

Next up they are looking to modernize Miss Chief by refitting her with newer, efficient engines. This will enable them to reduce fuel spending by 40%, increase her speed and extend her range, so she can run longer trips to the Bahamas and other exotic ports. Other upgrades will include new decking, additional seating and general repair. These improvements will ensure Miss Chief's legacy will continue for many years to come!

Dan, Gemma and the whole Miss Chief Charters team are proud and honored to be a part of the fishing community as well as the Florida Keys community, and now we’re counting on that community to help us take Miss Chief to the next level! 

With this fundraise, we are hoping to raise $50,000 to help us make our upgrades to Miss Chief.

If we can reach our $50,000 goal, we're hoping to stretch just a bit farther to $65,000 to help us spread the word about Miss Chief with some new-and-improved marketing and advertising, in addition to making some much-needed equipment and electronics upgrades.  

We have some great rewards lined up to thank you for your support:

A Tiny Bit of MissChief
Receive a limited edition Team Miss Chief t-shirt and flex fit hat. Also have your name featured on our website donor board!

Visualizing MissChief
Receive a 2 hour sunset cruise for up to 6 people. Experience the fantastic Florida Keys sunsets in style! In addition, choose one of the amazing Florida Keys photos from our library of images and we will have it printed on a 16X20 canvas, then shipped to you!

An Afternoon of MissChief
Receive a half-day sandbar party cruise for 6 to our local sandbar! Spend 4 hours soaking in the sun, wading in our crystal clear waters and enjoying the Keys Lifestyle! Complimentary bottle of champagne included, of course.

A Full Day of MissChief
Receive a full-day fishing adventure aboard Miss Chief. Choose reef, deep sea or a custom trip at half price! You won't find a deal this good anywhere else!

2 Full Days of MissChief
Receive a fun filled full-day offshore fishing adventure, followed by a full-day reef fishing expedition, plus enjoy a fresh fish dinner featuring your catch prepared by the Miss Chief crew!! 

A Lifetime of Mischief
Receive 1 free fishing charter per year for life! 

A Whole Lot of MissChief
Receive 2 free Fishing charters every year for life, and become an official member of the Miss Chief Fishing Team! This includes invitations to all tournaments fished and Bahamas fishing trips.   

As Much MissChief As You Like
Receive 4 free Fishing charters every year for life, and become an official member of the Miss Chief Fishing Team! This includes invitations to all tournaments fished and Bahamas fishing trips.