Playing Catch Charters
Playing Catch Charters
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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!
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!
Trip availability and prices
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Customer reviews
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All reviews (12)
We have the best time with Matt and had some great catches!
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.
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
Thank you Michael y’all did a great job. I’m glad the fish we were looking for decided to come out and play towards the end of the trip!
Captain Mark worked hard to find fish and ultimately put us on fish, and was patient teaching my teen age boys.
Dan, It was my pleasure having you and the family down for a fun day. You all did great and I am happy we were able to overcome a tough bite and finally make it happen. Looking forward to seeing y’all again. Capt. Matt
FAQs about Playing Catch Charters
What are the trip rates for Playing Catch Charters?
- US $325 per person - 4 hr Gulf Offshore Shared (4 hours)
- US $375 per person - 5 hr Gulf Offshore Shared (5 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (2 hours)
- US $675 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Kids Fun (AM) (3 hours)
- US $675 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Kids Fun (PM) (3 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (5 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
- US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing (5 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing (6 hours)
- US $1,750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Playing Catch Charters?
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Playing Catch Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing license
What types of fishing does Playing Catch Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
What fishing techniques does Playing Catch Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Playing Catch Charters?
- Bonito
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
I am a native of Northwest Florida and have a lifelong passion for being on the water with friends and family. I aim to share my love for fishing and growing the sport.
I am a native of Northwest Florida and have a lifelong passion for being on the water with friends and family. I aim to share my love for fishing and growing the sport.
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What’s included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
What’s biting in Shalimar right now
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Sheepshead
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish Mackerel
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