Captain
Matt Hawksley

Member since January 2019 Sanibel, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Whether bottom fishing, jigging, trolling, popping, drifting, pitching live bait, or throwing flies, Capt. Matt has done it all and knows the best techniques to put fish in the boat!

Hey, I'm Captain Matt Hawksley

Sanibel, Estados Unidos
Background
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!
Techniques
Whether bottom fishing, jigging, trolling, popping, drifting, pitching live bait, or throwing flies, Capt. Matt has done it all and knows the best techniques to put fish in the boat!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(64 reviews)
Sanibel
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viajes desde US $500
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(31 reviews)
Captiva
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viajes desde US $600

Fishing Reports

Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 96 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (95)
Half day trip with Captain Matt
Fishing with Matt
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Calificación del pescador
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
97%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
98%
Apto para niños
98%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
94%
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George P.
Denver, CO
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 Captain Matt

VERIFICADO   4 Hour Trip - Fishing (PM) on Julio 19, 2022
I took my two sons and three college-age grandchildren on a half day trip with Captain Matt.  It was an extraordinary experience. ...
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Jeremy C.
Prairie Du Chien, WI
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   4 Hour Trip - Fishing (AM) on Abril 3, 2022
We had an Amazing experience Shark Fishing with Captain Matt. Once we got to our spot he got us all setup and before too long...
Jeremy C. recomienda Capt Matt's Island Charters – Sanibel
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Shawn A.
Belgrade, MT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

6 hour trip was perfect!

VERIFICADO   6 Hour Trip - Custom on Marzo 11, 2022
We let Matt know that the boys wanted to catch a shark.  Boy did we!  Our middle son caught a 6’ shark that weighed around...
Shawn A. recomienda Capt Matt's Island Charters – Sanibel
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Dustin R.
Lafayette, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great morning!

VERIFICADO   4 Hour Trip - Fishing (AM) on Junio 1, 2022
Had a great first saltwater fishing experience with Matt. Our main goal was too just simply catch fish,  which we did. We...
Dustin R. recomienda Capt Matt's Island Charters – Sanibel
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Tim W.
Rose Hill, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Highly recommend!

VERIFICADO   4 Hour Trip - Fishing (AM) on Mayo 16, 2022
First let me say that I have used many many fishing guides and Captain Matt is by far one of the best. He was on time, he knew...
Tim W. recomienda Capt Matt's Island Charters – Sanibel
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