Southwest Shorelines
+50Running 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 21’ Low Tide 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.
Captain
Matthew Newberry
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+21Angler rating
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Good experience
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Appropriate for children
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Friendly captain
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Satisfied with the boat
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Recommend this charter
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Caught fish
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
FAQs about Southwest Shorelines
What are the trip rates for Southwest Shorelines?
Southwest Shorelines offers the following trips to customers:
- US $450 per group - 3 hour (3 hours)
- US $600 per group - 4 Hour Inshore Trip (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 hour tarpon rate (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6 Hour Inshore Trip (copy) (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Inshore Trip (copy) (8 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 6 hour Night tarpon Rate (6 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 6 hour Tarpon Rate (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - 8 hour Tarpon Rate (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Southwest Shorelines?
When you book a trip with Southwest Shorelines, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Southwest Shorelines?
Trips booked with Southwest Shorelines include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Live bait is caught before every trip! The bait is included in the price. )
- Drinks (Water and ice )
- Fishing License (My license allows up to 4 persons to be fishing under my license. You’re covered under my license that I provide. )
What types of fishing does Southwest Shorelines offer?
Southwest Shorelines offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing (We fish a lot of saltwater all throughout the charlotte harbor. Some more brackish water than other areas but wherever the fish are is where we will be! )
- Inshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Southwest Shorelines offer?
Southwest Shorelines offers the following fishing technique:
- Light Tackle
Which fish species can I catch with Southwest Shorelines?
Top targeted fish species with Southwest Shorelines include:
- Cobia
- Ladyfish
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
Meet your captain
Boca Grande, Florida, United States
As a local guide born and raised here in southwest Florida, Captain Matt sets a different dynamic for your fishing experience. Understanding local waterways and having generations of experience have curated a unique experience for guests. He looks forward to showing you around the southwest Florida waterways while catching several species of fish!
Fish you can target
Your boat
Where you can fish
River Fishing
We fish a lot of saltwater all throughout the charlotte harbor. Some more brackish water than other areas but wherever the fish are is where we will be!
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
How you can fish
Light Tackle
What's on board
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Included in the price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait is caught before every trip! The bait is included in the price.
Drinks
Water and ice
Fishing License
My license allows up to 4 persons to be fishing under my license. You’re covered under my license that I provide.
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
How to pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
Bank Transfer
What’s biting in Boca Grande right now
Cobia
Ladyfish
Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Tarpon