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Capt. Michael
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Capt. Michael

Matlacha, United States
10+ reviews
Operating a 17' Beavertail Skiff, Capt. Michael ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Matlacha, Florida. Explore these waters teeming with Redfish, Spotted Seatrout and Tarpon under Michael's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

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Rating

5.0
20 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (20)

Showing 1 – 5 of 20 reviews
  • Kevin Mahoney
    Kevin Mahoney
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Go fishing with Backcountry Obsessions!

    Half Day Trip • 1 adult

    The Captain was fantastic. A laid-back experienced fisherman and Captain with a deep well of hands-on local knowledge. If he cannot put you on some great fish, there aren't any fish around that day. I was impressed by the Captain's skills, patience and commitment to success with my goals. You will not be disappointed!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Rhaegan Sheehan
    Rhaegan Sheehan
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    This trip was a father’s day gift for my dad and Michael was awesome with making sure it was a great experience! He knew a ton of great places to go to, was incredibly knowledgeable, and was a great person to have conversation with. Absolutely would recommend him and will be heading out again in the future!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Kyle Chadwell
    Kyle Chadwell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning on the water

    Half Day Trip • 1 adult

    Captain Michael was great from the time I showed up, to the time I left! Very personable guy that made it feel like a day on the water with a buddy! Caught some fish, saw some cool marine life, couldn’t ask for much more!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Speckled Trout
  • T Carr
    T Carr
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    Customers Favorite trip • 2 adults

    Captain Michael did everything he could to put us on fish. We caught a variety of fish . Captain Michael did a great job. We had a lot of fun

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
  • Joseph Linville
    Joseph Linville
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    went to learn and experience fishing. what a great captain. michael did exactly that.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Backcountry Obsessions
    Backcountry ObsessionsMatlacha, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Snook while fishing in a mangrove area.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Rhaegan S.
    Rhaegan S.
    This trip was a father’s day gift for my dad and Michael was awesome with making sure it was a great experience! He knew a ton of great places to go to, was incredibly knowledgeable, and was a great person to have conversation with. Absolutely would recommend him and will be heading out again in the future!
  • Backcountry Obsessions
    Backcountry ObsessionsMatlacha, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Mike N.
    Mike N.
    Fishing with Mike was a proffessional experience from start to finish. He knows his water and is a great teacher, plus his passion and respect for the fish and wildlife is refreshing to see.
  • Backcountry Obsessions
    Backcountry ObsessionsMatlacha, FL
    A young angler and an adult are enjoying a moment on a fishing boat, surrounded by a scenic waterway and cloudy sky.
    Laurie C.
    Laurie C.
    He knew right where to get us started and we caught over 50 fish! My 12 year old had a blast and when we ended the day at a slower spot, he made sure to bring us to a hot spot so he ended the day with over 8 fish in 5 minutes or so. Highly recommend Captain Michael!!
  • Backcountry Obsessions
    Backcountry ObsessionsMatlacha, FL
    Adult angler holding a redfish on a shallow-water fishing boat with mangrove shoreline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Matthew R.
    Matthew R.
    Captain Michael was a outstanding fishing guide. Knows where the fish are and will put you on the bite. He is very calm and willing to teach you if your new or have some experience fishing. Would 100% recommend of your looking for a trip outdoors catching some fish.
  • Backcountry Obsessions
    Backcountry ObsessionsMatlacha, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a Redfish at sunset while fishing from a boat, showcasing a serene coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Great morning with Matt and Blake today… they reached out last minute, 5o’clock yesterday and wanted to fish the next morning… lucky for them i was available. Their request was to catch a nice fish to have for dinner on the last day of their vacation. We had that done by 7am and the rest of their time was spent just bending rods… multiple reds and speckled trout up to 20”…It’s always nice when you can produce what the customer asks for.

What's biting with Backcountry Obsessions in Matlacha

Strong cold fronts continue to roll in which bring Tarpon fishing to a halt. Cobia start to migrate southward along the coast but you can still target them in nearshore waters. The Goliath Grouper catch is still good, as well as Amberjack, Kingfish, and Barracuda.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a Redfish at sunset while fishing from a boat, showcasing a serene coastal environment.

Mission accomplished!!!

Aug 2, 2024 • Matlacha
Great morning with Matt and Blake today… they reached out last minute, 5o’clock yesterday and wanted to fish the next morning… lucky for them i was available. Their request was to catch a nice fish to have for dinner on the last day of their vacation. We had that done by 7am and the rest of their time was spent just bending rods… multiple reds and speckled trout up to 20”…It’s always nice when you can produce what the customer asks for.
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