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Matt Harrelson
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Matt Harrelson

Fernandina Beach, United States
50+ reviews
I grew up in Camden Co, Ga and have fished this area since I was a child. Fishing has always been a passion of mine and will show on the water. In 2004, I decided to take my career on the water and become a merchant mariner. I am still employed as a merchant mariner but my schedule has allowed me to chase this passion of mine. I work 28 days and then I get 28 days off. In that time off, I started doing charters. I love every minute of the time spent on the water. I want to be able to pass on to everyone, especially the younger generation, about what the outdoors around this area have to offer. The trip will be catered to the style of fishing that each client wants to do.
Matthew H.
Matthew H.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.9
63 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (63)

Showing 1 – 5 of 63 reviews
  • Marcus Williams
    Marcus Williams
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day fishing

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    Got out before the heat, got on a few Reds, Flounders and even hooked a tarpon for an hour fight. Captain was great I’ll be back

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Black Drum
    Speckled Trout
    +1
    Response from Captain

    Thank you guys for coming out. Give me a shout when yall get back down this way. It was a fun trip having yall onboard and looking forward to the next one.

  • Jay Moore
    Jay Moore
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on June 15, 2026
    The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Steven Hommerding
    Steven Hommerding
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2021
    17 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    February fishing trip

    5 hr trip Am • 2 adults

    Got into some nice reds that were delicious at the Salty Pelican !

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
  • Cynthia Cadua
    Cynthia Cadua
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    2/26/2022 Half Day with Captain Matt

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 3 adults

    Captain Matt took my spouse and I out this morning. We had such a fun time! Matt is warm and friendly. When we go out again, we'll get in touch with him. He knew where to fish and taught us a lot about how to catch them. We caught lots of red drum, one too big and several too small, but happily I caught a beauty that was 'just right.' We caught and kept sea trout and whiting. And lots of yellow tail and a sheepshead (which we released). Matt brought shrimp; what a treat to fish with live bait! He worked things so we spent a maximum amount of time with our lines in the water catching fish. He ran a third line to hand off when he had a fish on or to switch out when we needed bait or got caught on the oyster beds.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review. It was fun today watching y’all catch fish. I’m looking forward to the next trip.

  • Riley Riggs
    Riley Riggs
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on March 18, 2026
    The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

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