Whether a full day trip with a seasoned angler or a shorter family trip, Code Red Fishing Charters is up to the challenge! Captain Matt knows the famous Mosquito Lagoon inside and out and will happily share his knowledge with any prospective angler, regardless of their experience and skill set.

One thing that sets Code Red Fishing Charters apart from most other charters is their 24/7 availability policy. Whether at sunrise or in the evening, Captain Matt will do his utmost to accommodate your needs.

Captain Matt’s main boat is an 18’ Bossman skiff with a 60 HP Suzuki engine. This type of boat is what you need when fishing on shallow waters in and around the Mosquito Lagoon. The boat has all the necessary gear for inshore and flats fishing, including a wireless trolling motor and rods, Penn reels, tackle, and GrandSlam/Z-man lures. Fly fishing enthusiasts should, however, bring their own fly fishing gear.

Mosquito Lagoon is known amongst fishermen as "The Redfish Capital of the World" for a good reason. Along with the Speckled Trout, the abundance of Redfish is why the Lagoon is such a popular place for many anglers. Tarpon and Snook have also been known to make appearances once every so often. If you’re lucky, you might also see mammals such as dolphins and manatees.

Captain Matt has the licensing and insurance sorted and will be happy to fillet and package any caught fish for you to enjoy afterward. All you need to bring is a pair of sunglasses, some snacks, and a camera to take those quality wildlife shots.

All that’s left is to have as much fun as possible! See you soon!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $400
    A quick morning trip – you would be fishing for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and other fish as well, depending on the season and weather conditions. Departure times are flexible.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $400
    If you're looking for a quick trip in the afternoon, the crew's got you covered. Be on the lookout for Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and a variety of other fish depending on the season. Departure times are flexible.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $500
    For those looking for something a bit longer, a 4-hour day trip might be just the thing. This gives you more time to explore the lagoon should you like, or just focus on that fish instead. Departure times are flexible.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $600
    This is a 5-hour morning trip.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
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FAQs about Code Red Fishing Charters

Code Red Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Code Red Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Code Red Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn reels)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures (GrandSlam/Z-man baits)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Code Red Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Code Red Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Code Red Fishing Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Matt Lee
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
14 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
48 Customer reviews
Member since June 2015
Since I was a little kid, I've been exploring the lagoon, casting my line, and chasing those elusive Redfish. Over the years, I've had the honor of winning numerous tournaments dedicated to these feisty fighters. Now, as your guide, I make you a heartfelt promise: I will pour my heart and soul into giving you the fishing adventure you've been dreaming of. I'll work my absolute hardest to ensure your experience exceeds all expectations.

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper
Snook Snook

Boat specs

Bossman (Skiff) originally built in 2015. Powered by a 70HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn reels
Live Bait
Lures
GrandSlam/Z-man baits
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
We encourage catch and release.
Catch and Release Allowed
Prefered

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (51)
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3\/4 October trip with Matt
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
79%
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Timothy S.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water and plenty of fish!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on February 12, 2021
We had a great time fishing with Captain Matt! Everything was good with this experience including communication, meeting up,...
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Jack J.
La Crosse, WI
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on October 19, 2021
Creat trip and excellent captain,   My girlfriend and I went for 6 hours.  The fishing was great.  We caught 8 different...
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Greg B.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on January 11, 2023
Great trip, cold Morning but ended up catching 11 Trout and 1 Flounder Thanks Matt
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Josh W.
Concord, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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3/4 October trip with Matt

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on October 11, 2021
Really enjoyed fishing with Matt, first time fishing a inshore charter had a blast. Matt showed me the ends and outs of back...
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Richard C.
Daytona Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on June 30, 2020
The outing was a lot of fun, we caught lady fish and Sea trout. We had a great time talking and joking around with Capt. Matt....
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