Captain
Matthew Fann

Member since July 2024 Wanchese, United States
Background
I've been an active crew member onboard some very successful charter operations in South Florida, as well as the outer Banks of NC. I was raised in the sport fishing industry from a very young age and have followed my father's footsteps. I originally started as a "boat wash kid" where I tried to get my foot in the door in the industry. It's a rough neck industry for a young kid but I pushed my way through and eventually became a 2nd mate, first mate and after 15 years as a mate, I set a course for sea school where I would graduate with a 100 ton masters credential. I have been blessed and privileged to learn under some very well known captains who were very demanding and I feel that pressure helped me to become the captain I am today. As a captain and owner I have made honesty my highest aim. That's my personal policy and I stand by it. Now that I've climbed the ladder to the helm of my own boat, I get to teach people from all walks of life about fishing, boating and the marine world! Thanks for reading and let's go fishing!
Techniques
I really enjoy trolling as a main method as it's typically known to produce through many conditions. Live bait can at times be very useful but when the current has slowed to a crawl then trolling can increase your odds at action. Wreck fishing is also one of my favorite methods as the depths of water can really test out one's angling abilities and the mystery of what waits below! Winter time in south Florida is sailfish season and kite fishing is a great way to see high numbers.

Hey, I'm Captain Matthew Fann

Wanchese, United States
Background
I've been an active crew member onboard some very successful charter operations in South Florida, as well as the outer Banks of NC. I was raised in the sport fishing industry from a very young age and have followed my father's footsteps. I originally started as a "boat wash kid" where I tried to get my foot in the door in the industry. It's a rough neck industry for a young kid but I pushed my way through and eventually became a 2nd mate, first mate and after 15 years as a mate, I set a course for sea school where I would graduate with a 100 ton masters credential. I have been blessed and privileged to learn under some very well known captains who were very demanding and I feel that pressure helped me to become the captain I am today. As a captain and owner I have made honesty my highest aim. That's my personal policy and I stand by it. Now that I've climbed the ladder to the helm of my own boat, I get to teach people from all walks of life about fishing, boating and the marine world! Thanks for reading and let's go fishing!
Techniques
I really enjoy trolling as a main method as it's typically known to produce through many conditions. Live bait can at times be very useful but when the current has slowed to a crawl then trolling can increase your odds at action. Wreck fishing is also one of my favorite methods as the depths of water can really test out one's angling abilities and the mystery of what waits below! Winter time in south Florida is sailfish season and kite fishing is a great way to see high numbers.
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4.8 / 5
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Wanchese
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 102 reviews
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
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Edmund S.
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Good Times!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 1, 2025
I recently went on a fishing trip with Captain Matt in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, along with three of my friends, and...
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Susan L.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best experience ever

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Half Day Trip (AM) on August 11, 2025
Our first time doing a fishing trip.ย  We had an amazing time. The captain was -nice-easy to talk to- very knowledgeable. He...
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Josh M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great views, great company, great fishing!

VERIFIED   Mid day 3hr near shore (pm) on June 21, 2025
Captain Matt is a class act. Prior to booking, he was quick to respond on the messaging app within FishingBooker and answered...
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Daniel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Capt Matt is the man!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Inshore/Nearshore on August 1, 2025
On a day when no one was catching much of anything Capt Matt put us on a boat load of Mai and an Amberjack.ย  Knowledge Captain...
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Justin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Inshore/Nearshore on July 26, 2025
Had a great time on the fish advisor, beautiful weather on a nice fast boat. Fishing was a little slow but thats why its calling...
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