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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Championship Offshore Outfitting And Charters

4.9 / 5

(185 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(185 reviews)

Angler's choice

Destin • 42 ft • 6 persons

trips from US $1,100

Fishing Reports

Wahoo Time On Championship Offshore!

Apr 23, 2024 Destin

We’re running Spring special rates right now! Book your fishing adventure while we still have spots open. Come have a blast fishing with Championship Offshore charters! You will always leave with a smile & plenty of fish!

Amberjacks Open May 1st.

Apr 12, 2024 Destin

Amberjacks open May 1st. Book your fishing adventure with Championship Offshore charters! We’re running spring specials through May. Come have a blast fishing with us!

Wahoo & Mahi Time On Championship!

Apr 8, 2024 Destin

The wahoos & mahi are starting to bite. Championship Offshore charters specializes in pleagic fishing. We’re running Spring special rates. Book your fishing adventure today with Championship Offshore.

Family Fishing On Championship Offshore!

Apr 3, 2024 Destin

Our wonderful repeat customers always have a blast fishing with Championship Offshore charters. We’re running awesome Spring special rates right now. Book your trip ahead of time while we still have spots available. Come have a blast fishing with Championship Offshore charters. You will always leave with a smile & a great catch!

Fish Championship Offshore Charters!

Mar 31, 2024 Destin

Our awesome customers from Tennessee had a blast fishing with Championship Offshore! The bite is on fire right now. Wahoos are starting to bite nice. Red groupers & scamps open April 1st. Book your trip ahead of time while we still have spots available. We are running spring break special rates. Fish Championship!

184.8 Pound Swordfish On Championship!

Mar 29, 2024 Destin

184.8 Pound Swordfish caught aboard Championship Offshore charters! These 2 lady anglers had such an amazing time fishing with us! We’re running Spring special rates right now. Book your trip ahead of time but we still have spots available. Come have a blast fishing with Championship and create memories that last a lifetime!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 185 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (244)

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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%

Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	91%

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Stephen F.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

BOOK IF AVAILABLE!

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 28, 2023

Stephen F.

5.0 / 5

Jun 28, 2023

6 Hour Trip (AM)

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VERIFIED

These guys were great, and we were very lucky to get them. I will be booking with them for the future.

Stephen F. recommends Championship Offshore Outfitting And Charters

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Matthew Champion (The Captain)

Replied on June 29, 2023

Thank you so much Stephen, for your awesome 5 star review fishing with Championship Offshore charters! We really enjoyed y’all fishing with us. Looking forward to your next fishing adventure with us! We truly appreciate your business. Thank you, Capt. Christian & Capt. Matt

Matthew Champion (The Captain)

Replied on June 29, 2023

Captain replied

Joel L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Highly Recommend

VERIFIED 6 Hour AM Fall Special Rate on October 17, 2023

Joel L.

5.0 / 5

Oct 17, 2023

6 Hour AM Fall Special Rate

Highly Recommend

VERIFIED

Would recommend. Great way for families to spend the day! We will be back!

Joel L. recommends Championship Offshore Outfitting And Charters

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Matthew Champion (The Captain)

Replied on October 18, 2023

Thank you so much Joel, for your awesome 5 star review fishing with Championship Offshore charters! We really enjoyed you and your family fishing with us & y’all catching such an amazing yellow fin tuna! Hope to see you again for your next fishing adventure. We truly appreciate your business. Thank you, Capt. Christian & Capt. Matt

Matthew Champion (The Captain)

Replied on October 18, 2023

Captain replied

Andrew S.

Franklinton, LA

3.3 / 5

Experience:

3.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

24 hour trip

VERIFIED 24 Hour Trip on June 8, 2023

Andrew S.

Franklinton, LA

3.3 / 5

Jun 8, 2023

24 Hour Trip

24 hour trip

VERIFIED

It was a all around fun trip. Boat was in good shape a few of the rods and reels were older but worked fine. When I first booked the trip it was for bill fish bc I was told it was the best time of year to catch them. Day of trip capt said he new one warm spot of water that may would hold a sword but recommend not trying it so it turned into a a red snapper trip more then anything. Couldn’t have asked for a better snapper trip 2 day limits and a bunch of grouper. But all and all It was good trip... More

It was a all around fun trip. Boat was in good shape a few of the rods and reels were older but worked fine. When I first booked...

Andrew S. recommends Championship Offshore Outfitting And Charters

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Matthew Champion (The Captain)

Replied on July 1, 2023

Prior to departing, we discussed the options thoroughly as to what the fishing would be like, with the severe storm that had pushed through the day before & made the water dirty & green you chose the option with more action, which was what we did and to me looks like an outstanding trip! Thank you, Capt. Matt

Matthew Champion (The Captain)

Replied on July 1, 2023

Captain replied

Kenneth L.

Mandeville, LA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Spring Special (AM) on May 30, 2023

Kenneth L.

Mandeville, LA

5.0 / 5

May 30, 2023

6 Hour Trip – Spring Special (AM)

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

We had a great time and we caught a lot of fish

Kenneth L. recommends Championship Offshore Outfitting And Charters

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Matthew Champion (The Captain)

Replied on June 1, 2023

Thank you so much Kenneth, for your awesome 5 star review fishing with Championship Offshore charters! We really enjoyed you & your family fishing with us. Hope to see you again for your next fishing adventure. We truly appreciate your business. Thank you, Capt. Christian & Capt. Matt

Matthew Champion (The Captain)

Replied on June 1, 2023

Captain replied

Matthew S.

Altus, OK

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Spring Special on May 3, 2023

Matthew S.

Altus, OK

5.0 / 5

May 3, 2023

8 Hour Trip – Spring Special

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

Absolutely fantastic experience, great fish and a great crew!

Matthew S. recommends Championship Offshore Outfitting And Charters

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Matthew Champion (The Captain)

Replied on May 4, 2023

Thank you so much Matthew, for your awesome 5 star review fishing with Championship Offshore charters! We really enjoyed y’all fishing with us today. We hope to see you again for your next fishing adventure! We truly appreciate your business! Thank you, Capt. Christian & Capt. Matt

Matthew Champion (The Captain)

Replied on May 4, 2023

Captain replied

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