Captain
Matthew Champion

Member since April 2018 Destin, United States
Background
Captain Matthew Champion moved to Destin in 1987. His father took him fishing here and he knew fishing is what he would be doing for the rest of his life. In 1993, he got his first job on a party boat. Throughout his career, Capt. Matt has worked on party boats, commercial vessels fishing for snapper and grouper, and private charters. He caught so many fish in his life that he doesn't need to catch another one, but seeing the happiness in his customers' eyes while fishing is everything to him. Captain Matt has placed and won several tournaments, including five, 1st place finishes and one, 2nd place finish in the 2016 Destin deep sea Fishing Rodeo.
Techniques
I have a unique style in between high end sport fish yachts and very good bottom fishing mixed in.

Hey, I'm Captain Matthew Champion

Destin, United States
Background
Captain Matthew Champion moved to Destin in 1987. His father took him fishing here and he knew fishing is what he would be doing for the rest of his life. In 1993, he got his first job on a party boat. Throughout his career, Capt. Matt has worked on party boats, commercial vessels fishing for snapper and grouper, and private charters. He caught so many fish in his life that he doesn't need to catch another one, but seeing the happiness in his customers' eyes while fishing is everything to him. Captain Matt has placed and won several tournaments, including five, 1st place finishes and one, 2nd place finish in the 2016 Destin deep sea Fishing Rodeo.
Techniques
I have a unique style in between high end sport fish yachts and very good bottom fishing mixed in.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(185 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
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trips from US $1,140

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 185 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
91%
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John J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic trip

VERIFIED   12 hour Wahoo, Mahi, Marlin Special on September 29, 2023
We caught two massive wahoo (plus many other keeper fish) on the Wahoo Special package. Captain Matthew and Steven knew where...
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Michael B.
McKinney, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

12 Hour September 6th Trip

VERIFIED   12 hour Wahoo, Mahi, Marlin Special on September 6, 2023
What a great trip!ย  Having done a lot of fishing off the coast of Texas but never having caught a billfish, my dad always...
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Thomas B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 19, 2023
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Stacie M.
Shreveport, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 11, 2023
Five star outing!!!! Fantastic day of red snapper fishing with Captian Matt and his deckhand Steven. We booked a six hour trip...
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Lee H.
Caledonia, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour family trip with captain Matt

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring Special on May 23, 2023
Best experience ever from booking to follow up!! The entire team are genuine and it is obvious they care and desire to give...
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