Matlacha Crabbing

100% (2) Matlacha, FL 1 - 3 People 4 - 8 Hours From $500 Trip #12242
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Get ready to soak up the salt air and haul in dinner the old-fashioned way on this Southwest Florida crabbing trip with Captain Liam. No rods, no reels, no fight—just the satisfying pull of a heavy trap coming up from the depths and the rattle of Crabs inside.

You’ll cruise the back bays and mangrove-lined shorelines, running a line of well-placed traps set in productive coastal waters. Captain Liam will show you how it’s done—how...

About Your Trip

Get ready to soak up the salt air and haul in dinner the old-fashioned way on this Southwest Florida crabbing trip with Captain Liam. No rods, no reels, no fight—just the satisfying pull of a heavy trap coming up from the depths and the rattle of Crabs inside.

You’ll cruise the back bays and mangrove-lined shorelines, running a line of well-placed traps set in productive coastal waters. Captain Liam will show you how it’s done—how to read the tides, pick the right spots near oyster bars and creek mouths, and efficiently pull, empty, and reset each trap. It’s hands-on, laid-back, and deeply rewarding.

This trip is all about the rhythm of the water and the payoff at the end: a cooler full of fresh crabs ready for the boil. Captain Liam provides all the gear, bait, and licenses—just bring your drinks, snacks, and a taste for fresh seafood.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 hours 8 hours
1 Person
$500.00
$850.00
2 People
$500.00
$850.00
3 People
$500.00
$850.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

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Liam M.

Independent Guide
From a very young age, Liam had an interest in fishing. He began spin fishing trolling around the bays in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. At age 14 he started to dabble in fly fishing and made it his craft with the help of some mentors. Fly fishing soon became a lifelong passion and he began to learn everything there is to know about fly fishing, from the history to tying the perfect flies. Over the...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Liam

Liam M.

Independent Guide
From a very young age, Liam had an interest in fishing. He began spin fishing trolling around the bays in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. At age 14 he started to dabble in fly fishing and made it his craft with the help of some mentors. Fly fishing soon became a lifelong passion and he began to learn everything there is to know about fly fishing, from the history to tying the perfect flies. Over the years, his skillset is consistently getting perfected with new knowledge learned. Liam enjoys teaching others the techniques, history, and conservation-based practices fly fishing offers. Fly fishing is like hunting in the shallow waters taking skill, patience, and strategy to hook the perfect catch.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.
You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.
Matlacha, Florida
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Matlacha Crabbing
Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick
Year Built
2015
Boat Length
17'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick
Year Built
2015
Boat Length
17'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
70
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Casting platform, poling platform, iced down cooler, and livewell.
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
View Full Species Seasonality Chart »
  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.
You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0
based on 2 reviews

Ernest

Verified Review

February 27

Liam was a terrific guide. Got me shots at Snook and Redfish. Got some Sea Trout. Expert, fun and a fine teacher. Knowledgeable about local scene as well. I had a great time with Liam and will book him again. Ernie.

Ernest

Verified Review

February 27

Liam was a terrific guide. Got me shots at Snook and Redfish. Got some Sea Trout. Expert, fun and a fine teacher. Knowledgeable about local scene as well. I had a great time with Liam and will book him again. Ernie.
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Trip: Fly Fish The Flats Of Southwest FL

Stephen

Verified Review

February 26

While it wasn't my best guided outing, it met all my expectations. Liam, my guide, was prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, and very helpful with me and I definitely recommend him for any future outings. My inexperience with redfish showed as Liam got me into plenty of fish that I missed. I did catch a sea trout as a consolation prize tho!

While I had some email issues with my reservation with Captain...

Stephen

Verified Review

February 26

While it wasn't my best guided outing, it met all my expectations. Liam, my guide, was prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, and very helpful with me and I definitely recommend him for any future outings. My inexperience with redfish showed as Liam got me into plenty of fish that I missed. I did catch a sea trout as a consolation prize tho!

While I had some email issues with my reservation with Captain Experiences, a quick note to their website mail drop took care of it. Their response was quick and effective. Captain Experiences very much made it an easy task to setup this guided trip.

Definitely Recommend Liam and Captain Experiences for your next guided trip.
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Trip: Fly Fish The Flats Of Southwest FL

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In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.
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