Matlacha Saltwater Outfitters – Offshore 

★★★★★ We had an absolutely incredible experience with Matlacha Saltwater Outfitters, and I can’t recommend them highly enough! Captain Whitney Hall and First Mate Dan are, without question, the best charter crew we’ve ever fished with. From the moment we left the dock, they worked tirelessly to keep us on fish—and they absolutely delivered. We were catching fish consistently all day long, and it seemed like every move they made put us in another productive spot. The lines stayed tight, and the action never stopped! What really set this trip apart was their patience and willingness to teach. We had several novice anglers in our group, and every time someone encountered something new, Captain Whitney and Dan took the time to explain what to do, why it mattered, and how to become better anglers. They never rushed anyone, were incredibly encouraging, and made sure everyone felt successful. The highlight of the day, though, was how they treated our son, who is home on leave from the United States Air Force. Captain Whitney made him feel like the guest of honor and the star of the show. It was obvious that this wasn’t just for show—he genuinely takes time to honor active-duty service members and veterans with sincere gratitude, respect, and appreciation. As parents, seeing our son recognized and celebrated in that way meant more to us than words can express. It’s a reflection of Captain Whitney’s character and the kind of person he is. Their knowledge of the local waters, tides, and target species was second to none. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and that passion makes the entire experience even better. The boat was clean, spacious, and comfortable, the equipment was top-notch and well-maintained, and every detail was taken care of so we could simply enjoy an amazing day on the water. We’ve been on a lot of fishing charters over the years, and this one stands head and shoulders above the rest. If you’re looking for a first-class fishing experience with outstanding people who know how to put you on fish while making the day fun, educational, and memorable, book with Matlacha Saltwater Outfitters, Captain Whitney Hall, and First Mate Dan. You won’t just leave with fish—you’ll leave with memories that will last a lifetime. We will absolutely be back!

Our 4 hour fishing trip was great from start to end! Captain Dan is great! We had a party of 6 in our group and he continuously assisted all of us during the whole boat ride, without hesitation. Captain Dan explained safety, and fishing tips from the start. We fished in a couple different locations and caught 3 sharks and many other fish. Captain Dan was so patient with my 10 year old son, inturn my son came back having actually learned a little about fishing. We will definitey book with Captain Dan when we are back in the area again!

The five of us had a great time fishing with captain whit and dan, communication and time and the information they gave us was on point, we fished for a very long time and caught quite a few different species of fish and were able to come home with a bag of fillets, Thanx again fellas and well c u in the future. fish on.

Had a great day offshore fishing with Captain Dan and caught lots of fish- several kinds of snapper and grouper. Yum! Fishing offshore is very different than the Indiana lakes I was used to and Dan made sure I knew what to do and encouraged me along the way. It is so much fun to reel em in and I can’t wait for another day on the water.

Started the day by catching a 7ft shark. Expert handling by both captains helped bring it to the surface and get great pictures before letting it go. The rest of the day was filled with catching plenty of fish.

captain whitney was an awesome captain. we caught plenty of fish and had a great day with the family. I highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a great day on the water.

awesome day of fishing with Dan!!! Thank you for an amazing day!!!

Wow! Words can’t express how fortunate we feel to have booked another fishing outing with Captains Whitney and Dan. They managed to squeeze in a few bar stops for us in between fishing and we even made it to the beach for sunset. I 1000% recommend this group for all of your fishing/adventure needs. We have a freezer full of fish and some amazing memories. Thanks again gentlemen!

I took my son out on his first offshore fishing trip with Capt.Whit and he did not disappoint. We caught keeper Red & Gag Grouper along with Yellow Snapper and other fare for over a weeks worth of dinner and memories to last a life time. Great boat, great weather and great people who truly know South Florida Fishing. See You soon Whitney!