Playing Catch Charters
Welcome to Playing Catch Charters! Here, you will find family-friendly fishing and experienced charters of top quality in the Emerald Coast. Playing Catch Charters prides itself on safety measures and knowing how to provide excellent services and memories to all clients.
Captain Matt is a local native of Okaloosa County and has been fishing the pristine waters of Northwest Florida his entire life. He offers inshore and nearshore private fishing charters for groups of up to 6 occupants, as well as crab island excursions, dolphin tours, catch and release trips, and sunset cruises.
At Playing Catch, you can expect a comfortable ride on board the 2019 23’ Sportsman Masters. To include a top-of-the-line Garmin GPS and Fish Finder, Minn Kota Spot-Lock Trolling motor, T-top for shade, onboard port-a-potty upon request, premium sound system, dual 25 gallon live wells, extra large fish box, and room for you to bring your cooler for your food/drinks of choice.
When on board Playing Catch, you can expect a variety of species, including but not limited to Speckled Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Bonito, Mahi, Scamp, and Grouper. Remember that targeted fish depend upon designated state and local seasons.
Playing Catch Charters provides all bait, tackle, life preservers, fuel, licensing, and fish cleaning!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
+12Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
88%
Jun 4, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing
Great inshore/offshore charter in the panhandle!
I would recommend him if you’re in the Destin area. Very knowledgeable and worked hard to put fish in the boat. He has high quality equipment for every type of fish in the gulf. We caught a lot of fish, even when the weather wouldn’t cooperate. Matt is very personable and is a great fishing charter for all experience levels. His hard work and dedication made memories for a lifetime for our family.
I would recommend him if you’re in the Destin area. Very knowledgeable and worked hard to put fish in the boat. He has high quality...
Jun 9, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing
Slow day on snapper bites till the last spot & then everything shows up
Caught fish all day had an absolute blast and there was 5 of us & every 1 had a big time & will be back next year if not sooner, thank Cap. We enjoyed it
Caught fish all day had an absolute blast and there was 5 of us & every 1 had a big time & will be back next year if not sooner,...
Captain replied
Apr 17, 2025
5 Hour Trip – Inshore
April fishing trip
Captain Mark worked hard to find fish and ultimately put us on fish, and was patient teaching my teen age boys.
Captain Mark worked hard to find fish and ultimately put us on fish, and was patient teaching my teen age boys.
Captain replied
Jul 7, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing
Great time with Playing Catch Charters
If you want to have a good time fishing go with the BEST PLAYING CATCH CHARTERS in
If you want to have a good time fishing go with the BEST PLAYING CATCH CHARTERS in
Captain replied
Jul 18, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Inshore
July fishing trip
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
+12Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
88%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great inshore/offshore charter in the panhandle!
6 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing on June 4, 2025
I would recommend him if you’re in the Destin area. Very knowledgeable and worked hard to put fish in the boat. He has high quality equipment for every type of fish in the gulf. We caught a lot of fish, even when the weather wouldn’t cooperate. Matt is very personable and is a great fishing charter for all experience levels. His hard work and dedication made memories for a lifetime for our family.
I would recommend him if you’re in the Destin area. Very knowledgeable and worked hard to put fish in the boat. He has high quality equipment for every type of fish in the gulf. We caught a lot of fish, even when the weather wouldn’t cooperate. Matt is very personable and is a great fishing charter for all experience levels. His hard work and dedication made memories for a lifetime for our family.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Slow day on snapper bites till the last spot & then everything shows up
6 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing on June 9, 2025
Caught fish all day had an absolute blast and there was 5 of us & every 1 had a big time & will be back next year if not sooner, thank Cap. We enjoyed it
Caught fish all day had an absolute blast and there was 5 of us & every 1 had a big time & will be back next year if not sooner, thank Cap. We enjoyed it
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
April fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 17, 2025
Captain Mark worked hard to find fish and ultimately put us on fish, and was patient teaching my teen age boys.
Captain Mark worked hard to find fish and ultimately put us on fish, and was patient teaching my teen age boys.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great time with Playing Catch Charters
4 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing on July 7, 2025
If you want to have a good time fishing go with the BEST PLAYING CATCH CHARTERS in
If you want to have a good time fishing go with the BEST PLAYING CATCH CHARTERS in
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
July fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 18, 2025
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