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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Excellent
4.7 / 5
(37 reviews)
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Wanchese
 6 bookings in the past week.
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4.9 / 5
(58 reviews)
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Fort Lauderdale
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 95 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fishing with Matthew
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July fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
82%
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Jaden J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

March trip.

VERIFIED   3 hour (PM) on March 31, 2025
Had a very good afternoon fishing trip. Captain Matt was very nice and informational. Explained everything he could to us and...
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Matt M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain, boat and experience

VERIFIED   3 hour (AM) on March 24, 2025
We got skunked but the trip was still a win. Captain Matt did everything he could to get us on the fish. They just werenโ€™t...
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David T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   3 hour (PM) on March 18, 2025
Captain Matt was great. Very knowledgeable and totally worth the trip
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Derek N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Laid back and fun time

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Inshore Trip (AM) on September 6, 2024
Captain Matt was very cool and nice. He explained and answered all of our questions. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking...
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Troy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with a great captain

VERIFIED   Sunset fishing quick trip on June 19, 2025
Highly recommend
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