Captain
Kevin Martin

Member since April 2025 Freeport, United States
Background
Captain Kevin Martin and his wife Sharon bought their beautiful 32ft Glacier Bay Catamaran, ' Size Matters' straight out of the factory in 2006 and started Surfside Beach Charters. The boat, 'Size Matters' has been the cornerstone of our business since then due to its incredibly smooth ride! The boat has been impeccably maintained! Over the years she's had several sets of new engines, new upholstery, and upgraded radar and electronics but the design remains the same and is unparalleled. The ride is amazing! If it is the least bit rough out there you will be glad you are on this boat. A couple of years later we added our 31 ft Century, 'Live Action' to our fleet so we can now accommodate groups of up to 12 using both boats. Captain Kevin put his first fish on the wall at five years old and his passion for fishing has been non stop since. Captain Kevin guided for another company before we started Surfside Beach Charters almost 20 years ago so he has 25 plus years experience fishing in this area and feels so fortunate to have been able to turn his passion for the ocean and fishing into his livelihood.

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Freeport, United States
Background
Captain Kevin Martin and his wife Sharon bought their beautiful 32ft Glacier Bay Catamaran, ' Size Matters' straight out of the factory in 2006 and started Surfside Beach Charters. The boat, 'Size Matters' has been the cornerstone of our business since then due to its incredibly smooth ride! The boat has been impeccably maintained! Over the years she's had several sets of new engines, new upholstery, and upgraded radar and electronics but the design remains the same and is unparalleled. The ride is amazing! If it is the least bit rough out there you will be glad you are on this boat. A couple of years later we added our 31 ft Century, 'Live Action' to our fleet so we can now accommodate groups of up to 12 using both boats. Captain Kevin put his first fish on the wall at five years old and his passion for fishing has been non stop since. Captain Kevin guided for another company before we started Surfside Beach Charters almost 20 years ago so he has 25 plus years experience fishing in this area and feels so fortunate to have been able to turn his passion for the ocean and fishing into his livelihood.
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Michael O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a Blast

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Size Matters (PM) on April 18, 2026
Captain Kevin was upfront and honest about the weather and what to expect. Even though the water was a little rough he still...
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Jonathan A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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March 7th fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Live Action on March 7, 2026
fishing trip was great for conditions outside and storms rolling in later.ย  the crew were very knowledgeable of area and kept...
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Jimmy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Kevin and Andy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Size Matters (AM) on May 3, 2026
Kevin and Andy two great guides tried going for red snappers they was all too little but we caught a lot of them then we went...
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Ryan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome offshore trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Size Matters on May 30, 2026
Had an awesome offshore fishing trip. Got hooked up with a bunch of red and gray snapper, redfish, sharks, and gafftops. Captain...
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Rodney J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Size Matters on May 28, 2026
Capt knew where the fish were put us on the fish. Will be fis with him again.
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