Skinny Water Guide Co. is located in Goodland and offers to show you fantastic fun and fishy time in these waters.

Capt. Matt Manziano and Aaron Alvarez will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, and Tripletail, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as fly fishing and light tackle artificial.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 2021 17’ East Cape EVO X boat that can safely take up to 2 anglers. Fully equipped and safe.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. Skinny Water Guide Co. offers only catch and release trips, so any fish you catch will be returned to the water. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Skinny Water Guide Co.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $429
    Enjoy 4 hours on the water in the morning sight fishing for various fine species the Goodland area has to offer. You and Captain Mattison will start the trip at 7:00 a.m. The price covers all the fishing equipment, licenses, and drinks.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
    US $429
    Have the same enjoyable experience on the water as on the morning trip but start your adventure later in the day. You and Captain Mattison will depart at 1:00 p.m. and have a great time exploring waters near the shore, backcountry waters, as well as flats.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $629
    This trip allows you to spend more time on the water, improving your chances of reeling in more fish. Come aboard with Captain Mattison and explore Florida's beautiful fishing grounds. Your trip will start at 7:00 and last for 6 hours.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $750
    Spend even more time on the water on this 8-hour trip. You and Captain Mattison will start the trip at 7:00 a.m. and go after many fine species. Some of your potential targets will include Jack Crevalle, Tripletail, Snook, and Tarpon.

FAQs about Skinny Water Guide Co.

Skinny Water Guide Co. offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $429 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $429 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $629 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Skinny Water Guide Co., you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Skinny Water Guide Co. include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Skinny Water Guide Co. offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Skinny Water Guide Co. offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Skinny Water Guide Co. include:
  • Black Drum
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Mattison Manziano
Goodland, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
12 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since August 2021
Join Captain Mattison in Goodland, Florida for a lovely day on the water. The captain will do his best to make your trip fun and productive!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish
Snook Snook

Boat specs

East Cape (Skiff) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 70HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
17 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
Half day with Cpt Aaron
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I got snooked
+5
Angler rating
12
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Christopher T.
Warner, NH
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Cpt Aaron

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 2023
Aaron met us good and early, boat and equipment ready to go. His knowledge of the fisheries and species was top notch and he...
Christopher T. recommends Skinny Water Guide Co.
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Mark D. Z.
Oliver, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 3, 2023
Nice boat, high quality equipment and fishing spots, and an attentive captain who is a pleasure to be with.
Mark D. Z. recommends Skinny Water Guide Co.
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Alan M.
Brookline, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Aaron

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 23, 2023
I went with my son and, while we are experienced freshwater fishermen, we were absolute novices regarding Florida Gulf fishing...
Alan M. recommends Skinny Water Guide Co.
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J.R. S.
Bonita Springs, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Capt. Matt

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 23, 2023
Captain Matt was awesome!  He worked hard to find the fish and we saw many but I couldn’t get them to chase my fly.  He...
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George S.
Hardwick Township, NJ
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mattison

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 29, 2023
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