Chris' Clear Water Charters

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Chris Parthemore

Independent Guide
Talkative
Instructional
Laid-back
Adventurous
Quality
Beginner Oriented
Captain Chris has spent nearly twenty years fishing all over South Florida, from Fort Myers to the Everglades, and has been fishing the Keys for the last ten years . He got his passion from his grandfather, Papa Jack, who brought him up fishing out of Mamaroneck Harbor in New York. Captain Chris is also a Culinary Trained Chef (C.I.A Alumni), and spent many years working on super yachts, traveling all over the Caribbean and East Coast, cooking and fishing along the way. He loves to share his passion for fishing and great food with his clients!
Book a trip with him to see—and taste!—everything that the Florida keys have to offer.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Chris Parthemore

Chris Parthemore

Independent Guide
Captain Chris has spent nearly twenty years fishing all over South Florida, from Fort Myers to the Everglades, and has been fishing the Keys for the last ten years . He got his passion from his grandfather, Papa Jack, who brought him up fishing out of Mamaroneck Harbor in New York. Captain Chris is also a Culinary Trained Chef (C.I.A Alumni), and spent many years working on super yachts, traveling all over the Caribbean and East Coast, cooking and fishing along the way. He loves to share his passion for fishing and great food with his clients!
Book a trip with him to see—and taste!—everything that the Florida keys have to offer.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Sport fish , 160 pound tarpon Eating fish 51 pound Cobia
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Definitely ceviche , sushi , or fish tacos 🤙
What’s your favorite band?
Sublime
What’s your favorite movie?
That’s tough ,

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Sport fish , 160 pound tarpon Eating fish 51 pound Cobia
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Definitely ceviche , sushi , or fish tacos 🤙
What’s your favorite band?
Sublime
What’s your favorite movie?
That’s tough ,
What’s your favorite sports team?
Not big into sports
What’s your drink of choice?
Aged rum and coconut water
What was your last halloween costume?
Zombie chef
What do you want for Christmas this year?
New spear gun
How did you get started guiding?
Fishing has always been a big part of life form an early age . My grandfather Papa Jack used to take me fishing in Montauk , and fort Myers’s Florida . I absolutely Loved the Florida fishing and vowed to pick up where we left off. Right out of college moved to naples Florida fished with an inshore guide to learn all I could , and eventually got the opportunity to live in the keys working on a large yacht and sport fish with a great offshore fishing program. Did that for nearly 11 years where I acquired my license, and had the opportunity to fish from Dominican Republic, to bar harbor Maine , and everywhere in between .
What makes you different from other guides?
I absolutely love what I do . As much as I get pumped to catch a fish I really get pumped putting my clients on fish! Additionally I also offer catch and cook options , and free recipes as I also have a culinary background . I’m a generally positive person and truly enjoy every opportunity to share my passion for boating, fishing and cooking with everyone I can .

Chris' Clear Water Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing in Islamorada

Keys Offshore Fishing Adventure

100% (17)
26 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,275
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip

100% (17)
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $875
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Family Fun Mix-It-Up Trip

100% (17)
26 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,275
Bucket List
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Lobster Free Dive Trip

100% (17)
26 ft 1 - 12 People From $850

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Recent Reviews of Chris' Clear Water Charters

5.0
based on 17 reviews

Howard

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Very knowledgeable and great experience. Highly recommend using Chris.

Howard

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Very knowledgeable and great experience. Highly recommend using Chris.

Joseph

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Captain Chris gave us an amazing trip!!!! My family of 5 had experience ranging from years of fishing to never holding a rod, but he helped everyone as needed, setting everyone up with the right rod and bait for their ability and we all caught a wide variety of fish at several spots. He also recommended a great restaurant to cook our catch for lunch. Super cool guy, very knowledgeable, a great

Joseph

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Captain Chris gave us an amazing trip!!!! My family of 5 had experience ranging from years of fishing to never holding a rod, but he helped everyone as needed, setting everyone up with the right rod and bait for their ability and we all caught a wide variety of fish at several spots. He also recommended a great restaurant to cook our catch for lunch. Super cool guy, very knowledgeable, a great

Iryna

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Our team of 6 went inshore fishing and got plenty of mangrove snappers! The captain Chris was very informative and friendly. He took us to different spots to catch fish and get a nice breezy ride with amazing scenery of Florida keys.

Iryna

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Our team of 6 went inshore fishing and got plenty of mangrove snappers! The captain Chris was very informative and friendly. He took us to different spots to catch fish and get a nice breezy ride with amazing scenery of Florida keys.

Mike

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Chris was a great captain. Found water out of the wind. Found plenty of fish. Chis was cheerful and very helpful with baiting hooks and boating fish. Very hardworking captain. His boat was immaculate and he gave us a quick safety course before we launched.

Mike

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Chris was a great captain. Found water out of the wind. Found plenty of fish. Chis was cheerful and very helpful with baiting hooks and boating fish. Very hardworking captain. His boat was immaculate and he gave us a quick safety course before we launched.

Elizabeth

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Had an absolute blast with Captain Chris! He was so nice and his passion and love for fishing made my bachelorette trip worthwhile! Our crew got to catch some great mackerel, yellowtail snapper and mutton snapper, plus more! Being able to celebrate my love for fishing and send off in the Keys with my gfs and Chris was the best! He got me on a huge tarpon hook up that I’ll absolutely never forget. Highly...

Elizabeth

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Had an absolute blast with Captain Chris! He was so nice and his passion and love for fishing made my bachelorette trip worthwhile! Our crew got to catch some great mackerel, yellowtail snapper and mutton snapper, plus more! Being able to celebrate my love for fishing and send off in the Keys with my gfs and Chris was the best! He got me on a huge tarpon hook up that I’ll absolutely never forget. Highly highly recommend this trip and we’ll certainly be back!!!

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Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

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Family Fun Mix-It-Up Trip
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Islamorada, Florida
Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip
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Lobster free dive trip
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Keys Offshore Fishing Adventure
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Lobster free dive trip
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Islamorada, Florida
Family Fun Mix-It-Up Trip
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Keys Offshore Fishing Adventure
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Lobster free dive trip
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Family Fun Mix-It-Up Trip
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Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip
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Keys Offshore Fishing Adventure
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Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip
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Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip
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Islamorada, Florida
Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip
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Keys Offshore Fishing Adventure
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Islamorada, Florida
Family Fun Mix-It-Up Trip
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