Vengeance Charters
Vengeance Charters
Explore the waters of Destin, one of the nation's most productive fisheries, with Vengeance Charters and land your next trophy! Captain Matthew Pearson has spent years chasing Marlin, and he uses that expertise to show people just how exciting fishing can be.
Not only does he have experience, but your guide also has an excellent boat that will be your ride and fishing platform. Climb aboard his 48' G&S sport fisher equipped with twin 600 HP Fiat engines that make it stable and swift on the waves. She's a smooth fishing machine with plenty of room to accommodate up to 6 people.
On board, you'll find everything you need for a bountiful fishing trip – outriggers to extend your reach, a flybridge to spot fish from afar, and all the fishing equipment you'll need. Because there's a private toilet and plenty of seating, you'll travel in full comfort.
Capt. Matthew offers a variety of angling expeditions, and you make your choice depending on your targeted species. On nearshore trips, you'll focus on fishing for different Grouper and Snapper. On the offshore trips, anything from Marlin and Sailfish to Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, and Wahoo is in the cards.
While Capt. Matthew is taking you to the secret fish hideouts, the friendly first mate will assist you with everything. He will even clean the catch for you after the trip. For his efforts, tips are much appreciated.
Come with your whole family or gather a group of close angling buddies and find out how Destin came to be called 'the luckiest fishing village.' Vengeance Charters and Capt. Matthew are ready to put you on the bite of your life!
Explore the waters of Destin, one of the nation's most productive fisheries, with Vengeance Charters and land your next trophy! Captain Matthew Pearson has spent years chasing Marlin, and he uses that expertise to show people just how exciting fishing can be.
Not only does he have experience, but your guide also has an excellent boat that will be your ride and fishing platform. Climb aboard his 48' G&S sport fisher equipped with twin 600 HP Fiat engines that make it stable and swift on the waves. She's a smooth fishing machine with plenty of room to accommodate up to 6 people.
On board, you'll find everything you need for a bountiful fishing trip – outriggers to extend your reach, a flybridge to spot fish from afar, and all the fishing equipment you'll need. Because there's a private toilet and plenty of seating, you'll travel in full comfort.
Capt. Matthew offers a variety of angling expeditions, and you make your choice depending on your targeted species. On nearshore trips, you'll focus on fishing for different Grouper and Snapper. On the offshore trips, anything from Marlin and Sailfish to Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, and Wahoo is in the cards.
While Capt. Matthew is taking you to the secret fish hideouts, the friendly first mate will assist you with everything. He will even clean the catch for you after the trip. For his efforts, tips are much appreciated.
Come with your whole family or gather a group of close angling buddies and find out how Destin came to be called 'the luckiest fishing village.' Vengeance Charters and Capt. Matthew are ready to put you on the bite of your life!
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Donnie Pritchard5.0VerifiedGREAT TRIP!!!
4 Hour Trip PM Trolling & Shark on June 22, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had a great trip aboard the Vengeance out of Destin. Captain Matthew and the crew worked hard to keep us on fish and made sure everyone had a good time. We ended up catching 4 red snapper, 6 tuna, and a Spanish mackerel, and brought home a lot of great fillets. The boat was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful, and they did an excellent job cleaning and packaging our catch. Even though we didn't land a shark, the fishing was steady and we came home with plenty of fish for the freezer. If you're looking for a fun fishing trip in Destin with a knowledgeable captain and hardworking crew, I would definitely recommend the Vengeance. We had a great experience and would book again.
Joshua Phifer5.0VerifiedOne of the best Charters in Destin
5 Hour Trip High Season on July 2, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Matthew and his brother David did a great job hosting myself and my Dad for a 5 hour trip bottom fishing trip. His two sons Cameron and Adrian did a phenomenal job on the deck giving us pointers, and I honestly found the more directions I listened to from them the more we caught. We caught Spanish Mackerel, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Bonito, and we almost hauled in some Barracuda. Came home with about 14 keepers, hit the limit for red snapper for 2 people, and overall had a memorable experience. Would highly reccomend!
Michelle Broome5.0VerifiedSharks all around
5 Hour Trip High Season - 2:30 PM on June 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenwe had such a great experience aboard the Vengeance charter woth Captain Matthew and his sons. Going out one of pur goals we had was to catch some shark. It did not tale long before we were all on for the fight of our livea reeling in said sharks!! We also caught lots of bonita tuna, lady fish, and tried to catch some red drum but they werent having it. Catching our own bait was actually a lot of fun as well. We had our two sons who are 9 and 13 with us and the crew did wonderful with them.
Kenny Barbey5.0VerifiedAwesome trip
6 Hour Trip AM High Season on June 24, 2026 • 4 adultsGreat day of fishing with Capt Matthew, his little son, and First Mate Christian! were on fish from the moment we got in the water. First class all the way. Christian worked his butt off putting bait on and helping with caught fish. Highly recommend and will definitely book again. Thank you again Capt Matt and First Mate Christian for the wonderul trip!!
Dustin Wike5.0VerifiedFishing with Matthew
5 Hour Trip - 6:30 AM on May 14, 2026 • 5 adultsCaptain Matt made a great call canceling our Tuesday morning trip due to weather. Having my 14 year old son with, the rough seas could have given him a bad taste of the gulf. Luckily, he could get us in on Thursday . I'm so glad he did. We had a blast with him and Christian. Next vacation to Destin, we will definitely be doing another trip
Jennifer Haslinger4.7VerifiedA great experience!
5 Hour Trip High Season on July 8, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childWe had a great trip today on the Vengeance! We caught lots of fish and a 350+lb bull shark! The ship is ran by a dad and his two college-age sons. They were friendly, hard working, and very respectful! I would highly recommend this crew! The boat was big, neat, and clean with amazing AC inside, for the occasional breaks we took. Thanks for helping us make some amazing memories today!
Bailey Sanford5.0VerifiedBEST TRIP EVER!
8 Hour Trip on June 17, 2026 • 2 adultsHighly Recommend!!! We had such amazing time! It was my first time on a fishing charter, but my husband has been on others. He had an absolute blast! We caught a lot more fish than I was expecting! Captin and Crew was absolutely amazing! Absolutely would go again with these amazing people!
David Dillard5.0VerifiedNewSeptember fishing trip
8 Hour Trip on September 15, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childgreat trip good Captain, 1st mate , and boat. All of my party had a great time and caught plenty of fish.
Chris Strickland5.0VerifiedMy wife and I had the greatest experience.
5 Hour Trip High Season on August 5, 2026 • 2 adultsWe caught so many different species of fish from Mackeral, Amber Jack, Benitos even had a Sail Fish at one point that got away. Would reccomend Vengence Charter to anyone that wants to go out and catch fish. Captain and crew were phenominal and had great knowledge.
Tatum Pounds5.0VerifiedBest Offshore Trip!
6 Hour Trip 2.30pm High Season on July 25, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childThe captain knew multiple spots to catch fish! We caught lots of fish of all sizes! The young man was SUPER knowledgeable of the different species we caught! Both men were super sweet and helpful!! Definitely recommend and will be bokking with them again!
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We had a great trip aboard the Vengeance out of Destin. Captain Matthew and the crew worked hard to keep us on fish and made sure everyone had a good time. We ended up catching 4 red snapper, 6 tuna, and a Spanish mackerel, and brought home a lot of great fillets. The boat was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful, and they did an excellent job cleaning and packaging our catch. Even though we didn't land a shark, the fishing was steady and we came home with plenty of fish for the freezer. If you're looking for a fun fishing trip in Destin with a knowledgeable captain and hardworking crew, I would definitely recommend the Vengeance. We had a great experience and would book again.
Captain Matthew and his brother David did a great job hosting myself and my Dad for a 5 hour trip bottom fishing trip. His two sons Cameron and Adrian did a phenomenal job on the deck giving us pointers, and I honestly found the more directions I listened to from them the more we caught. We caught Spanish Mackerel, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Bonito, and we almost hauled in some Barracuda. Came home with about 14 keepers, hit the limit for red snapper for 2 people, and overall had a memorable experience. Would highly reccomend!
we had such a great experience aboard the Vengeance charter woth Captain Matthew and his sons. Going out one of pur goals we had was to catch some shark. It did not tale long before we were all on for the fight of our livea reeling in said sharks!! We also caught lots of bonita tuna, lady fish, and tried to catch some red drum but they werent having it. Catching our own bait was actually a lot of fun as well. We had our two sons who are 9 and 13 with us and the crew did wonderful with them.
Had a great time, The expedition highlight wad catching and releasing a 250 pound shark just for the experience, didnt keep it but that was indeed the best experience, took 15 minutes to reel him near the boat to get a picture, then caught a ton of snappers, trigger fish (catch and release) 3 big king mackerels, few bonitas. We had 6 hours of great fun. Adrian was excellent help with everything on the deck. Highly recommend this family owned fishing crew!
Went fishing with Captain Mathew and first mate Adrian. Was a beautiful day and we caught fish. We had a couple of guests with us that don't fish and caught many. The took the time to seek what you wanted and explained how to do it. Fast action kept everyone having fun. Captain Mathew put us on fish and Adrian kept the hooks baited. Would fish again with Vengeance Charters.
Thank you Ed for fishing with us and the kind words!! look forward to seeing you again in the future.
FAQs about Vengeance Charters
- US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Shark Trip 6.30PM (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Trip Shark/Trolling (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Trip Shark/Trolling - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Trip Shark/Trolling - 2:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip 2.30 PM Shark/Trolling (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip AM High Season (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip PM Trolling & Shark (4 hours)
- US $1,375 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- US $1,375 per group - 5 Hour Trip - 2:30 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,375 per group - 5 Hour Trip - 6:30 AM (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 5 Hour Trip High Season (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 5 Hour Trip High Season - 12:30 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 5 Hour Trip High Season - 2:30 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,650 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,650 per group - 6 Hour Trip - 2:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,650 per group - 6 Hour Trip - 6:30 AM (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - 6 Hour Trip 12.30 pm High Season (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - 6 Hour Trip 2.30pm High Season (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - 6 Hour Trip AM High Season (6 hours)
- US $2,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- US $2,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip - 12:30 PM (8 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
- US $3,600 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
- US $5,400 per group - 18 Hour Trip (18 hours)
- US $7,200 per group - 24 Hour Trip (24 hours)
- Toilet The toilet is in the bathroom!
- Air conditioning
- Fighting chair
- GPS three of them
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system XM radio satellite TV DVD player Xbox 360
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (sometimes fish for it first)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (comes with a tip)
- First mate (The customary tip amount for the mates is 20% of the total cost of the trip! A first mate is always available! )
- Fishing license (A fishing license is not required for the trip! )
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (The distance off shore depends on the length of the trip! The longer the trip the farther off shore we will go. )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Popping
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- Grouper (Snowy)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Red)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Destin, Florida, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Fishing is in Captain Matthew Pearson's veins, and ever since he could hold a rod, he fished Choctawhatchee Bay. He got his first boat when he was only 11 years old, and he spent every free moment on the water. Capt. Matthew started working as a mate when he was only 14, and by the time he was 20, he already earned his 100 Ton Masters Captain's License. But the moment he caught his first Blue Marlin was when everything changed. From that point, he dedicated his life to chasing Billfish all around the world and has been incredibly successful in various fishing tournaments. Today, Capt. Matthew loves sharing his ample experience with his clients in Destin and putting them on great fish.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Destin right now
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
Grouper (Scamp)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
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