Playing Catch Charters

Captain Matt is a Northwest Florida native who has spent his entire life fishing and exploring the waters of the Emerald Coast.

Growing up in Okaloosa County gave Captain Matt the opportunity to develop a deep familiarity with the area's bays, coastal waters, and Gulf fisheries. Today, he enjoys sharing that local knowledge with anglers while helping families and visitors experience the same waters he's loved for years.

Captain Matt puts a strong emphasis on creating a safe, comfortable, and family-friendly environment aboard the boat. Whether he's introducing a child to saltwater fishing, helping a first-time angler land a Redfish, or heading into the Gulf with an experienced group in search of Snapper and Grouper, he wants every guest to feel welcome and involved.

His trips range from relaxed inshore adventures around Choctawhatchee Bay to nearshore and Gulf fishing for a wide variety of seasonal species. He also offers other ways to enjoy the water, including dolphin watching, sunset outings, and trips around the local area.

For Captain Matt, the goal is simple: share his lifelong passion for Northwest Florida's...