Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva

Southwest Florida’s barrier islands are known worldwide for their incredible wildlife and angling opportunities. What better way is there to get in on the action, than by taking advantage of local knowledge and expertise. Join Captain Matt Hawksley, one of Captiva Island’s premier fishing guides, and get ready to reel in some of the finest fish in Florida!

Capt. Matt has been catching fish in Southwest Florida since he was old enough to hold a fishing rod. He’s a 3rd generation Southwest Florida angler, and has guided thousands of fishing trips in and around the waters of Sanibel, Captiva and Ft. Myers. He also spent years partnering with biologists and naturalists to lead guided trips in Sanibel’s Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge (Tarpon Bay), and is particularly knowledgeable about the local ecosystem and wildlife. Because of this, Capt. Matt has the experience necessary to put you on the fish of a lifetime.

You’ll be fishing from your captain’s Maverick Pathfinder 2200 center console, a performance vessel designed to chase fish from Southwest Florida’s famous flats, to offshore gulf waters. She’s decked out with top notch safety and navigational equipment, as well as cutting-edge features like side-scan imaging, 3-D imaging, Chirp sonar, Power-Pole, trolling motor, drone photography, and more.

Capt. Matt will provide the best performance equipment and tackle. Penn Spinfisher reels, star rods, Power-Pro braided line, Yo-Zuri flouro-carbon and Trokar laser-sharpened hooks will ensure that, when your trophy fish bites, you will be ready to land it!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    4 Hour Trip - Fishing (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Cruise the Inshore and Nearshore waters around Sanibel and Captiva and fish for some of our most sought after species including: Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, Snapper, Grouper, Tarpon, Shark and more. When the morning bite is on, You never know what you might catch! Includes: Fishing License, Bait, Ice, Equipment, etc... The species you'll be targeting, as well as your departure time and the techniques you'll use, may vary depending on the weather, Tide, and water conditions.
  • Viaje Privado
    4 Hour Trip - Fishing (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:30 PM
    US $600
    Cruise the Inshore and Nearshore waters around Sanibel and Captiva and fish for some of our most sought after species including: Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, Snapper, Grouper, Tarpon, Shark and more. Depending on the weather and tides, the afternoon can be a very productive time of day. Includes: Fishing License, Bait, Ice, Equipment, etc... The species you'll be targeting, as well as your departure time and the techniques you use, may vary depending on the weather, Tide, and water conditions
  • Viaje Privado
    6 hour Trip - Custom
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    US $800
    Create your own personalized island adventure while still taking advantage of Capt. Matt's local knowledge and expertise! On this 6-hour trip, you'll have the chance to mix up your choice of fishing action, sightseeing, shelling on an secluded island, or a stop for lunch at a local island restaurant. Just let Capt. Matt know what you'd like to do. Extra Hours can also be added ($100/hour if available) All Licenses, Gear, Bait, Tackle, Ice, and necessary safety equipment included.
  • Viaje Privado
    6 Hour Trip - Fishing
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    US $800
    Try multiple different techniques in various settings during this 6-hour, full-fledged fishing excursion. Target a Variety of our most sought-after species including Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, Grouper, Snapper, and many more. 6 hours gives you ample time to find some amazing fish! Includes: Fishing License, Bait, Ice, Equipment, etc... The species you'll be targeting, as well as your departure time and the techniques you'll use, may vary depending on the weather, Tide, and water conditions.
  • Viaje Privado
    8 hour Trip - Fishing
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:45 AM
    US $1,000
    Spend a full day on the waters around Captiva Island and really increase your chances of hooking some incredible fish! Target our most sought-after species including Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, Grouper, Snapper, and many more. With 8 hours to fish, you can be sure you'll be around when the bite goes off! Includes: License, Bait, Ice, Gear, etc... The species you'll be targeting, your departure time, and the techniques you'll use, may vary depending on the weather, tide, and water conditions.
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FAQs about Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva

Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 hour Trip - Custom (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip - Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 8 hour Trip - Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Silla de combate
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Equipo Multimedia
  • Motor de troleo inalámbrico
  • Nevera para la pesca

Trips booked with Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Bebidas
  • Licencia de Pesca

Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca en Río
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Alta Mar
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca de Naufragio
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
  • Pesca Backcountry

Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Pesca con Mosca
  • Drift Fishing
  • Línea de Mano
  • Pesca con Arpón
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Sobre el Captain

Matt Hawksley
Captiva, Florida, Estados Unidos
Reportes de Pesca
96 Opiniones de los clientes
Miembro desde Enero 2019
Capt. Matt has been catching fish in Southwest Florida since he could hold a fishing rod. As a 3rd generation Southwest Florida angler who has guided thousands of fishing trips in and around the waters of Sanibel, Captiva, and Ft. Myers, this captain has the experience necessary to put you on the fish of a lifetime. After years of partnering with biologists and naturalists to lead guided trips in the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Capt. Matt is also particularly knowledgeable about the local ecosystem and wildlife. So whether you're interested in catching your biggest saltwater fish, or you just want to enjoy a day on the water with family and friends, Capt. Matt will make sure your excursion is the highlight of your trip to southwest Florida!

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

Especificaciones del barco

Maverick Pathfinder (Center console) construido en 2015. Impulsado por 150HP Yamaha fourstroke motor.

Longitud
22 ft
Capacidad
6 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca en Río
Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Alta Mar
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca de Naufragio
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
Pesca Backcountry

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Pesca con Mosca
Drift Fishing
Línea de Mano
Pesca con Arpón
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

Silla de combate
GPS
Localizador de peces
Vivero para la carnada
Equipo Multimedia
Motor de troleo inalámbrico

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Bebidas
Licencia de Pesca

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 7 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 7 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado incluído en el precio
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Captiva to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberación
choose to keep or release!

Pago

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crédito, habrá un cargo adicional del 3%

Captiva Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 31 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Fotos de clientes (33)
Great time with Capt Matt
Great time with Capt Matt
Amazing day!
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Calificación del pescador
26
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
97%
Apto para niños
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
86%
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Cameron S.
Lubbock, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Half Day Trip

VERIFICADO   4 Hour Trip - Fishing (PM) on Junio 16, 2021
Highly recommend Capt Matt! He asked us first thing what kind of fish we wanted to catch and after telling him we were looking...
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Paul K.
Madison, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Half day trip with Capt. Matt

VERIFICADO   4 Hour Trip - Fishing (AM) on Febrero 11, 2022
Very nice guy with a clean boat and good gear.  And he knows where the fish are!
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Jeffrey C.
Shelbyville, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Matt

VERIFICADO   6 Hour Trip - Fishing on Febrero 4, 2020
Matt was great to be with.  He did everything within his power to ensure our happiness including making sure hooks were all...
Jeffrey C. recomienda Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva
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Susan E.
Huntington, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fish on!!!!!

VERIFICADO   4 Hour Trip - Fishing (AM) on Marzo 16, 2019
We had the absolute best day. Captain Matt gave us an incredible half-day trip. The fishing and his expertise were second to...
Susan E. recomienda Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva
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Bobby K.
Lehigh Acres, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Excellent day on the water

VERIFICADO   8 hour Trip - Fishing on Junio 13, 2020
Captain Matt asked us what we wanted to target.  Our goal was to catch a Tarpon.  Matt was relentless in finding pods of...
Bobby K. recomienda Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva
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