Lonestar Fishing Charter

Deep Drop

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Chuck Bonner

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Expert Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Capt Chuck is a Full Time, Year Round Career Fishing Guide and has garnered a well-earned reputation as one of the Top Captains in the Destin, Florida area. He is a US Coast Guard licensed and insured Captain. His passion as a Full Time Guide truly shines with his attention to detail as well as his Gentle Comedic Approach in teaching Fun Fishing to Beginner Anglers or bringing out the Best in the most Avid Sport Fishermen. Bottom line – when you’re fishing with Capt Chuck, you’re gonna have Fun!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Chuck Bonner

Chuck Bonner

Independent Guide
Capt Chuck is a Full Time, Year Round Career Fishing Guide and has garnered a well-earned reputation as one of the Top Captains in the Destin, Florida area. He is a US Coast Guard licensed and insured Captain. His passion as a Full Time Guide truly shines with his attention to detail as well as his Gentle Comedic Approach in teaching Fun Fishing to Beginner Anglers or bringing out the Best in the most Avid Sport Fishermen. Bottom line – when you’re fishing with Capt Chuck, you’re gonna have Fun!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
500 lb Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Cobia or Swordfish
What’s your favorite band?
311
What’s your favorite movie?
50 First Dates

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
500 lb Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Cobia or Swordfish
What’s your favorite band?
311
What’s your favorite movie?
50 First Dates
What’s your favorite sports team?
Florida State and New Orleans Saints
What’s your drink of choice?
Sweet tea in a cup
What was your last halloween costume?
Jack and Jill
How did you get started guiding?
My love and passion for helping other people catch their dream fish.
What makes you different from other guides?
My laid-back personality and attention to detail and safety of others.
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Recent Reviews of Lonestar Fishing Charter

5.0
based on 5 reviews

Richard

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Great, humorous personality. Very accommodating.

Richard

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Great, humorous personality. Very accommodating.
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Response from Chuck:
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time on the water with Capt. Chuck. His sense of humor, friendly personality, and commitment to making every trip enjoyable are just a few of the reasons guests love fishing with him. We appreciate your kind words and are happy to hear he was accommodating throughout your trip. Thank you for choosing Thank you for spending the day with us. We hope to...

Response from Chuck:

Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time on the water with Capt. Chuck. His sense of humor, friendly personality, and commitment to making every trip enjoyable are just a few of the reasons guests love fishing with him.
We appreciate your kind words and are happy to hear he was accommodating throughout your trip. Thank you for choosing Thank you for spending the day with us. We hope to
welcome you back for another great fishing adventure in Destin!
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Walter

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Boating Expertise and fishing knowledge on duty with a friendly smile and excellent captaining decisions made our fishing experience a great one will recommend Captain Chuck to all my friends and Family visiting Destin.

Walter

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Boating Expertise and fishing knowledge on duty with a friendly smile and excellent captaining decisions made our fishing experience a great one will recommend Captain Chuck to all my friends and Family visiting Destin.
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Response from Chuck:
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Capt. Chuck's boating expertise, fishing knowledge, and commitment to safety helped make your trip such a great experience. He takes pride in making sound decisions on the water while ensuring every guest has a fun and memorable day. Your recommendation means the world to us. Thank you for trusting us with your Destin fishing adventure, and we look forward to welcoming your friends, family,...

Response from Chuck:

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Capt. Chuck's boating expertise, fishing knowledge, and commitment to safety helped make your trip such a great experience. He takes pride in making sound decisions on the water while ensuring every guest has a fun and memorable day.

Your recommendation means the world to us. Thank you for trusting us with your Destin fishing adventure, and we look forward to welcoming your friends, family,
and hopefully you back aboard again soon!
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Kevin

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I booked this for my husband and our oldest son for Father’s Day. My husband has always wanted to do a fishing excursion. They had the best time, we took their catch to The Edge where they prepared it for us.
I highly recommend Lonestar Charter and Captain Chuch

Kevin

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I booked this for my husband and our oldest son for Father’s Day. My husband has always wanted to do a fishing excursion. They had the best time, we took their catch to The Edge where they prepared it for us.
I highly recommend Lonestar Charter and Captain Chuch
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Response from Chuck:
Thank you so much for choosing us for such a special Father's Day gift! We're thrilled to hear your husband, and son had an amazing time on the water with Capt. Chuck. Creating memorable family experiences is what we love most, and we're honored to have been part of your celebration. We're glad they enjoyed their catch and were able to take it next door to The Edge for a fresh Hook & Cook meal—it's...

Response from Chuck:

Thank you so much for choosing us for such a special Father's Day gift! We're thrilled to hear your husband, and son had an amazing time on the water with Capt. Chuck. Creating memorable family experiences is what we love most, and we're honored to have been part of your celebration.

We're glad they enjoyed their catch and were able to take it next door to The Edge for a fresh Hook & Cook meal—it's
one of our favorite ways to end a successful day of fishing in Destin! Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming your family back aboard for another unforgettable adventure.
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Mark

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Wanted to say thanks for the guided trip we went on and chuck was the best captain I have ever had on a fishing trip he was very knowledgeable of the fish and made it really easy for my wife and kids on the trip I'll
Be booking with him again

Mark

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Wanted to say thanks for the guided trip we went on and chuck was the best captain I have ever had on a fishing trip he was very knowledgeable of the fish and made it really easy for my wife and kids on the trip I'll
Be booking with him again
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Response from Chuck:
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're honored to hear that Capt. Chuck provided one of the best fishing experiences you've had. He truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and making sure every guest—from seasoned anglers to first-time fishermen—has a great time on the water. We're especially happy to hear your wife and kids felt comfortable and enjoyed the trip. Creating fun, family-friendly fishing adventures is what we strive for every day. Thank you...

Response from Chuck:

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're honored to hear that Capt. Chuck provided one of the best fishing experiences you've had. He truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and making sure every guest—from seasoned anglers to first-time fishermen—has a great time on the water.

We're especially happy to hear your wife and kids felt comfortable and enjoyed the trip. Creating fun, family-friendly fishing adventures is what we strive for every day. Thank you
for choosing us, and we can't wait to welcome your family back aboard for another Destin fishing adventure!
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Lisa

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Excellent time! The guys caught fish and were very happy with the time they had

Lisa

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Excellent time! The guys caught fish and were very happy with the time they had
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Response from Chuck:
Thank you for fishing with Capt. Chuck! We're thrilled to hear the guys had a great time and were happy with their catch. Whether it's your first trip or your tenth, our goal is always to provide a fun, safe, and productive day on the water. We appreciate your support and look forward to fishing with you again the next time you're in Destin!

Response from Chuck:

Thank you for fishing with Capt. Chuck! We're thrilled to hear the guys had a great time and were happy with their catch. Whether it's your first trip or your tenth, our goal is always to provide a fun, safe, and productive day on the water. We appreciate your support and look forward to fishing with you again the next time you're in Destin!
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