Southwest Shorelines
Running angling trips out of Charlotte Harbor, Southwest Shorelines invites you to check out the local fishery in style.
Capt. Newberry aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! You're looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Snook, Redfish, Trout, Snapper, and Tarpon depending on the weather and time of year.
Your adventure begins on board a 23ft Hanson boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.
You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip. 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.
Please Remember if you enjoyed your trip tipping is customary.
How much should I tip my guide?
Rule of thumb is 15% - 20%
Book your trip now and hit the water with Southwest Shorelines.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
+21Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Mar 23, 2025
6 Hour Inshore Trip (copy)
Great day
Really a fantastic day, started out catching some 35 to 40 pound black drum, if you wanna tug on your line, that’ll do it! Spent some time pitch and shiners for snook caught a bonus flounder and some trout also. Look for Tarpon but they’re not quite in yet will be booking again with him.
Really a fantastic day, started out catching some 35 to 40 pound black drum, if you wanna tug on your line, that’ll do it! Spent...
Ashburn, Virginia
Mar 13, 2023
4 Hour Inshore Trip
2 days on the water with Captain Matthew.
Captain Matthew is first class! He will put you on fish, then you have to do your part. We spent 10 hours with Captain Matt over two days, he was great with my family and helped us make solid memories on our first inshore fishing trip. Captain Matthew is a great guy, very knowledgeable and someone I highly recommend for your next fishing adventure! We will definitely go out with Captain Matthew again!
Captain Matthew is first class! He will put you on fish, then you have to do your part. We spent 10 hours with Captain Matt...
Naples, FL
Mar 26, 2023
6 Hour Inshore Trip
6 Hr inshore trip with Capt Matt Newberry
Capt was organized, professional, friendly, and had several spots planned out for our day. We caught fish at every location and got into some serious quantity and quality in the back half of the trip, including that beautiful hog in the picture. Snook, reds, big jacks, trout and of course a few cats. Great day, would definitely recommend
Capt was organized, professional, friendly, and had several spots planned out for our day. We caught fish at every location and...
Punta Gorda, Florida
Apr 9, 2023
4 Hour Inshore Trip
Great Morning
Captain Matt met us at Fisherman’s Village and we were fighting with 55-pound fish within thirty minutes. Wonderful hard working young man who knows the area intimately. I look forward to another adventure next time I’m back in Florida. Thanks Matt!!!
Captain Matt met us at Fisherman’s Village and we were fighting with 55-pound fish within thirty minutes. Wonderful hard working...
Cape Coral, FL
Sep 2, 2023
4 Hour Inshore Trip
Perfect Fishing Day
Captain Matt is the best!! He is knowledgeable of the area, types of fish and everything you need to know to feel like a pro! We caught so many fish! And had a great time! Can’t wait for our next trip!
Captain Matt is the best!! He is knowledgeable of the area, types of fish and everything you need to know to feel like a pro!...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
+21Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day
6 Hour Inshore Trip (copy) on March 23, 2025
Really a fantastic day, started out catching some 35 to 40 pound black drum, if you wanna tug on your line, that’ll do it! Spent some time pitch and shiners for snook caught a bonus flounder and some trout also. Look for Tarpon but they’re not quite in yet will be booking again with him.
Really a fantastic day, started out catching some 35 to 40 pound black drum, if you wanna tug on your line, that’ll do it! Spent some time pitch and shiners for snook caught a bonus flounder and some trout also. Look for Tarpon but they’re not quite in yet will be booking again with him.
Ashburn, Virginia
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
2 days on the water with Captain Matthew.
4 Hour Inshore Trip on March 13, 2023
Captain Matthew is first class! He will put you on fish, then you have to do your part. We spent 10 hours with Captain Matt over two days, he was great with my family and helped us make solid memories on our first inshore fishing trip. Captain Matthew is a great guy, very knowledgeable and someone I highly recommend for your next fishing adventure! We will definitely go out with Captain Matthew again!
Captain Matthew is first class! He will put you on fish, then you have to do your part. We spent 10 hours with Captain Matt over two days, he was great with my family and helped us make solid memories on our first inshore fishing trip. Captain Matthew is a great guy, very knowledgeable and someone I highly recommend for your next fishing adventure! We will definitely go out with Captain Matthew again!
Naples, FL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Hr inshore trip with Capt Matt Newberry
6 Hour Inshore Trip on March 26, 2023
Capt was organized, professional, friendly, and had several spots planned out for our day. We caught fish at every location and got into some serious quantity and quality in the back half of the trip, including that beautiful hog in the picture. Snook, reds, big jacks, trout and of course a few cats. Great day, would definitely recommend
Capt was organized, professional, friendly, and had several spots planned out for our day. We caught fish at every location and got into some serious quantity and quality in the back half of the trip, including that beautiful hog in the picture. Snook, reds, big jacks, trout and of course a few cats. Great day, would definitely recommend
Punta Gorda, Florida
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Morning
4 Hour Inshore Trip on April 9, 2023
Captain Matt met us at Fisherman’s Village and we were fighting with 55-pound fish within thirty minutes. Wonderful hard working young man who knows the area intimately. I look forward to another adventure next time I’m back in Florida. Thanks Matt!!!
Captain Matt met us at Fisherman’s Village and we were fighting with 55-pound fish within thirty minutes. Wonderful hard working young man who knows the area intimately. I look forward to another adventure next time I’m back in Florida. Thanks Matt!!!
Cape Coral, FL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Perfect Fishing Day
4 Hour Inshore Trip on September 2, 2023
Captain Matt is the best!! He is knowledgeable of the area, types of fish and everything you need to know to feel like a pro! We caught so many fish! And had a great time! Can’t wait for our next trip!
Captain Matt is the best!! He is knowledgeable of the area, types of fish and everything you need to know to feel like a pro! We caught so many fish! And had a great time! Can’t wait for our next trip!
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