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Matthew Clough
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Matthew Clough

Hudson, United States
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
I grew up on Hudson Beach and have been fishing these waters my entire life, spending countless hours learning the local tides and fish patterns. I got my first jon boat at just 12 years old and have been on the water ever since. When I'm not running charters, I enjoy hunting and checking out new fishing spots to stay dialed in year-round.

Charter

Rating

5.0
40 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (40)

Showing 1 – 5 of 40 reviews
  • Cole Spradley
    Cole Spradley
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) • 2 adults

    Me and my fiance wanted a nice day on the water for our anniversary so we booked a last minute fishing trip for the next day. We got a confirmation within the hour and were good to go. During the trip Captain Matthew was super friendly kept conversations going, and when it came to fishing was very knowledgeable and got us on wome fish quickly with both me and my fiance catching out first snook. Was a slower day on the water but he put us on fish and when it got slow kept us moving to give us the best chance at getting more fish. Would highly recommend most enjoyable charter we’ve been on!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
  • Ron Miller
    Ron Miller
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) • 4 adults

    Captain Matt got us on fish on a day with tough conditions. We kept enough for a few meals and released the rest. We were worried the trip would be canceled as we have had other charters do so on a day like this, but he worked very hard and got us to where we needed to be. Highly recommend this charter!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    thanks for the review!

  • John Solian
    John Solian
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great capt. Great trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) • 4 adults • 2 children

    Can’t say enough good things about Capt. Matt. He was very responsive during the booking. No hassle whatsoever. Capt. Matt provided all the bait and equipment needed. He was very knowledgeable about places and techniques to catch fish. He was very patient with my two young sons. We caught enough speckled trout to eat for dinner. We got up close to dolphins, saw a bull shark, and several rays. Overall a great trip that was well worth it! Highly recommend.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Snook
  • Joe Nania
    Joe Nania
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A great Morning

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) • 5 adults

    My buddy and I hired Captain Matt to take my sons and his father out for the morning and it did not disappoint. We had a great time and caught a good amount of fish. Captain Matt was knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend Blackwater Charters.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
  • Steve Cecere
    Steve Cecere
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    HOT but got dinner!

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) • 4 adults

    Captain Matthew was great! we were very hot so only did 6hrs but tried to get u on fish the whoe time. Caught some nice keeper reds for dnner tonight and some trout we put back. He is very patient andhad great conversation. Highly recommend!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Blackwater Charters
    Blackwater ChartersHudson, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Silverfish against a clear blue sky while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    John H.
    John H.
    Capt Mat was more than accommodating. Got us on the fish. Definitely use him again. Thanks again Matt
  • Blackwater Charters
    Blackwater ChartersHudson, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Cobia while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.
    Frank M.
    Frank M.
    Great experience and would highly recommend going with this captian.
  • Blackwater Charters
    Blackwater ChartersHudson, FL
    Young angler holding a spotted seatrout aboard a boat in a residential coastal canal.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Justin P.
    Justin P.
    we had a blast! Matt is very knowledgeable and knows how to go find some fish! He would talk us through his thought process and what he felt would be beat try try and was great with my two sons.
  • Blackwater Charters
    Blackwater ChartersHudson, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    David O.
    David O.
    Everytime we threw in we got a bite. No waiting. The captain was so informative and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back. A trip to remember for sure.
  • Blackwater Charters
    Blackwater ChartersHudson, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gag Grouper
    Brian E.
    Brian E.
    We started the day catching my target of Red fish, with some trout mixed in. We then went a little off the coast and some gag groupers hammered the baits, that was a great fighting fish.
  • Blackwater Charters
    Blackwater ChartersHudson, FL
    A proud angler holding a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Steve C.
    Steve C.
    Captain Matthew was great! we were very hot so only did 6hrs but tried to get u on fish the whoe time. Caught some nice keeper reds for dnner tonight and some trout we put back. He is very patient andhad great conversation. Highly recommend!
  • Blackwater Charters
    Blackwater ChartersHudson, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Paula B.
    Paula B.
    Captain Mathew was professional and knowledgeable about the fishing spots and types of fish that we caught. We enjoyed our morning very much.
  • Blackwater Charters
    Blackwater ChartersHudson, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jeff L.
    Jeff L.
    The fishing was very slow; however, Matthew worked very hard to find fish. I think the tide and weather were against us. I would go fishing with him again.
  • Blackwater Charters
    Blackwater ChartersHudson, FL
    A young woman proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing from a boat in a coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Ron M.
    Ron M.
    Captain Matt got us on fish on a day with tough conditions. We kept enough for a few meals and released the rest. We were worried the trip would be canceled as we have had other charters do so on a day like this, but he worked very hard and got us to where we needed to be. Highly recommend this charter!
  • Blackwater Charters
    Blackwater ChartersHudson, FL
    A group of three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish and Speckled Trout on the boat after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Taylor S.
    Taylor S.
    we had a blast chasing trout and reds today! Would definitely recommend Matthew. He was super knowledgeble and put us on fish! my family and I had an absolute blast! I did catch the biggest finally!

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