Matthew 14:17 Charters
Matthew 14:17 Charters welcomes you to the stunning waters of Ruskin. With Captain Eric at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
These waters are known for , Redfish, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Gag Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead and more – with any luck, they’ll make your reel scream. On the day of your trip, expect and drag screaming rod bent trip of a life time.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
Your vessel for the day is a 26’ Ranger center console with space for 5 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, bait and tackle.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
The charter boat covers your fishing license (in state and outta state), so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray) and sunglasses. Bottled water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now, come aboard with Matthew 14:17 Charters and get hooked!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
+61Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
92%
May 25, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Beautiful fishing experience
Captain Erick took us fishing on his beautiful boat. We had an amazing time and will love to do it again. He clean all the fish afterwards and catered to us during the trip with things like allowed us to control the music preference from our own device via Bluetooth and took pictures of us and the fish we caught throughout the trip to make sure that we captured memories for the future. Keep up the awesome work captain Erick. and may God continue to watch over you and bless you. 🤙🎣
Captain Erick took us fishing on his beautiful boat. We had an amazing time and will love to do it again. He clean all the fish...
Feb 3, 2025
Full Day Trip
Fishing with Eric
Captain replied
Ruskin, FL
Apr 14, 2023
Half Day Trip (AM)
Really fun trip with Capt Eric
Fishing with Capt Eric during Spring Break 2023 was a blast for the whole family, including the teenage kids! We met Capt Eric at the boat ramp and we were fishing for Speckled Seatrout in Tampa bay after a quick ride of 20 minutes or so. The whole family caught fish and we had a delicious fish fry for dinner! One exciting thing that happened was catching a Cormorant by accident. Capt Eric helped us gently release it unharmed, and the kids enjoyed getting a personal visit with the beautiful bird.
Fishing with Capt Eric during Spring Break 2023 was a blast for the whole family, including the teenage kids! We met Capt Eric...
Captain replied
West Orange, New Jersey
Feb 27, 2023
Half Day Trip (PM)
Great Fishing Trip
We had a blast fishing with Captain Eric Rumore! We had plenty of catches on our halfday trip. We caught a lot of sheepshead, some mangrove snapper, and a small snook. Never a dull moment and we caught a beautiful sunset on the way back. The captain definitely knew the waters well and put us on fish very quickly. A very memorable outing!
We had a blast fishing with Captain Eric Rumore! We had plenty of catches on our halfday trip. We caught a lot of sheepshead,...
Captain replied
West Orange, NJ
Feb 27, 2023
Half Day Trip (PM)
Captain Eric Rumore - Sheepshead!
We had a busy day pulling in Sheepshead. The captain knew just where to take us to put us on the fish! We had a few small mangrove snappers that hit like trucks. Next time we'll go hunting for them. The boat and equipment were well maintained and water was provided. I'll be booking another charter with him when we return next year.
We had a busy day pulling in Sheepshead. The captain knew just where to take us to put us on the fish! We had a few small mangrove...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
+61Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
92%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Beautiful fishing experience
Half Day Trip (PM) on May 25, 2025
Captain Erick took us fishing on his beautiful boat. We had an amazing time and will love to do it again. He clean all the fish afterwards and catered to us during the trip with things like allowed us to control the music preference from our own device via Bluetooth and took pictures of us and the fish we caught throughout the trip to make sure that we captured memories for the future. Keep up the awesome work captain Erick. and may God continue to watch over you and bless you. 🤙🎣
Captain Erick took us fishing on his beautiful boat. We had an amazing time and will love to do it again. He clean all the fish afterwards and catered to us during the trip with things like allowed us to control the music preference from our own device via Bluetooth and took pictures of us and the fish we caught throughout the trip to make sure that we captured memories for the future. Keep up the awesome work captain Erick. and may God continue to watch over you and bless you. 🤙🎣
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Eric
Full Day Trip on February 3, 2025
Ruskin, FL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Really fun trip with Capt Eric
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 14, 2023
Fishing with Capt Eric during Spring Break 2023 was a blast for the whole family, including the teenage kids! We met Capt Eric at the boat ramp and we were fishing for Speckled Seatrout in Tampa bay after a quick ride of 20 minutes or so. The whole family caught fish and we had a delicious fish fry for dinner! One exciting thing that happened was catching a Cormorant by accident. Capt Eric helped us gently release it unharmed, and the kids enjoyed getting a personal visit with the beautiful bird.
Fishing with Capt Eric during Spring Break 2023 was a blast for the whole family, including the teenage kids! We met Capt Eric at the boat ramp and we were fishing for Speckled Seatrout in Tampa bay after a quick ride of 20 minutes or so. The whole family caught fish and we had a delicious fish fry for dinner! One exciting thing that happened was catching a Cormorant by accident. Capt Eric helped us gently release it unharmed, and the kids enjoyed getting a personal visit with the beautiful...
West Orange, New Jersey
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 27, 2023
We had a blast fishing with Captain Eric Rumore! We had plenty of catches on our halfday trip. We caught a lot of sheepshead, some mangrove snapper, and a small snook. Never a dull moment and we caught a beautiful sunset on the way back. The captain definitely knew the waters well and put us on fish very quickly. A very memorable outing!
We had a blast fishing with Captain Eric Rumore! We had plenty of catches on our halfday trip. We caught a lot of sheepshead, some mangrove snapper, and a small snook. Never a dull moment and we caught a beautiful sunset on the way back. The captain definitely knew the waters well and put us on fish very quickly. A very memorable outing!
West Orange, NJ
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Eric Rumore - Sheepshead!
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 27, 2023
We had a busy day pulling in Sheepshead. The captain knew just where to take us to put us on the fish! We had a few small mangrove snappers that hit like trucks. Next time we'll go hunting for them. The boat and equipment were well maintained and water was provided. I'll be booking another charter with him when we return next year.
We had a busy day pulling in Sheepshead. The captain knew just where to take us to put us on the fish! We had a few small mangrove snappers that hit like trucks. Next time we'll go hunting for them. The boat and equipment were well maintained and water was provided. I'll be booking another charter with him when we return next year.
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