Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Messin' Around Fishing Charter
Join Messin' Around Fishing Charter and get ready to discover the Puget Sound with Captain Mathew Messing. As a local guide and experienced angler who grew up fishing the surrounding waters of Seattle, Capt. Mathew has caught just about every possible species there is here.
You'll be fishing from a 25' Defiance San Juan sport fisher, built locally, designed for fishing the Puget Sound. The boat is versatile and equipped with state-of-the-art features and technology. She comes with the latest Raymarine electronics and safety equipment, downriggers, and a live bait tank for Lingcod. You'll also have a private toilet, fridge, and ample space for 4 people to fish at the same time. Capt. Mathew welcomes children ages 5 and up, and he's got kids' sized life vests for them as well.
You'll be targeting salmon by trolling, using the latest and best fishing equipment available. If you're fishing for Lingcod, you'll be using live bait. All of the captain's tackle is in excellent condition, so you can expect a top-quality experience at all times.
Bring any snacks and drinks you'd like, and your catch will be cleaned and filleted free of charge.
You'll buy your fishing license on the boat for $10 or free if you book a private charter. Check the weather dress appropriately. Get ready for an incredible day on the Puget Sound and book your next adventure with Messin' Around Fishing Charters!
Based out of the Brownsville Marina (Bremerton side).
Join Messin' Around Fishing Charter and get ready to discover the Puget Sound with Captain Mathew Messing. As a local guide and experienced angler who grew up fishing the surrounding waters of Seattle, Capt. Mathew has caught just about every possible species there is here.
You'll be fishing from a 25' Defiance San Juan sport fisher, built locally, designed for fishing the Puget Sound. The boat is versatile and equipped with state-of-the-art features and technology. She comes with the latest Raymarine electronics and safety equipment, downriggers, and a live bait tank for Lingcod. You'll also have a private toilet, fridge, and ample space for 4 people to fish at the same time. Capt. Mathew welcomes children ages 5 and up, and he's got kids' sized life vests for them as well.
You'll be targeting salmon by trolling, using the latest and best fishing equipment available. If you're fishing for Lingcod, you'll be using live bait. All of the captain's tackle is in excellent condition, so you can expect a top-quality experience at all times.
Bring any snacks and drinks you'd like, and your catch will be cleaned and filleted free of charge.
You'll buy your fishing license on the boat for $10 or free if you book a private charter. Check the weather dress appropriately. Get ready for an incredible day on the Puget Sound and book your next adventure with Messin' Around Fishing Charters!
Based out of the Brownsville Marina (Bremerton side).
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We would like to thank Matt for a great morning on Puget Sound. The three of us got at least a half-dozen fish each to the boat, unfortunately many were Kings or were native Coho so we left them in the water to be caught another day. We all lost twice as many fish as we brought to the boat due to our abilities. You can count on Matt to work to his best ability to get you on fish, as soon as one area is not producing or too many natives, he is off to a new area. We brought home three nice fish that will be great eating, and are already looking forward to our next adventure with Matt. Cheers to Messin Around with Matt David, Ted & Richard
Overall our experience was very good. The trip was easy to book. Parking was easily aquired and free. The meeting location was very visible. Restrooms were available and clean at the marina. We caught 3 good sized salmon and 1 huge one. Watch out for the "curse of the banana." Both of my boys ages 8 and 25 had a great experience. Would recommend this trip.
Excellent captain that got us hooked up with a salmon within 5 minutes of wetting the lines. Starting off explained safety issues and then how things would go if and when we had a fish on the line. Glad I paid attention because it didnt take long! We had pur boat limit within one hour and that included loosing about 5 fish due to our limited fishing experience. Over all it was a fantastic morning of fishing.
Writing a review on behalf of my husband: “Ah man we really enjoyed it. The captain was cool as hell, like hanging with one of the boys! Although we didn’t catch anything, we still had a blast. A couple of us got some bites but we weren’t able to get them up. I’d like to go in the morning next time since we did the 12-4pm this time. The captain was so nice he actually gave us some of his salmon he caught earlier in the day. 10/10 recommend this guy. “
Our captain was amazing, he knows everything about fishing and knew every time a fish was on vs a jelly fish or a just a bit. He was attentive with every bite from moving poles around to helping us with the net and resting the poles. great trip and will book with him again next year.
FAQs about Messin' Around Fishing Charter
- US $300 per person - 4hr- Salmon half day Bremerton (4 hours)
- US $300 per person - 4hr- Salmon half day Bremerton - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $300 per person - Shared Puget sound lingcod (5 hours)
- US $1,150 per group - 4hr – Private Salmon Bremerton (4 hours)
- US $1,150 per group - 4hr – Private Salmon Bremerton - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 5hr- Private trip Lingcod Bremerton (5 hours)
- Toilet Private head
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well used during Lingcod season
- Refrigerator
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (For lingcod only)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included with the trip)
- Fishing license (Included with all trips)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing (Lingcod)
- Trolling (For Salmon)
- Drift fishing (lingcod)
- Lingcod
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
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Bremerton, Washington, United States
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Captain Mathew Messing grew up fishing the Puget Sound since he was 8 years old and it's been his #1 passion since. As a kid growing up in Kitsap County, he always dreamed of one day becoming a charter captain and today that dream has finally come true. He says his main goal is to put you on fish and load up your freezer so you don't leave his boat empty-handed. Capt. Mathew has also competed in multiple tournaments and won 1st place at a local fishing derby where he took home $1,000 in prize money. Although Capt. Mathew loves to compete, his true commitment is to his customers. So next time you're in Seattle, be sure to check out Messin' Around Fishing Charters and get ready to chase Salmon and Lingcod on the Puget Sound!
Mathew M.
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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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Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 50% 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 2.5% charge will apply.
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