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Matthew Schenk
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Matthew Schenk

Fort Lauderdale, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Growing up in the Chesapeake Bay, all Captain Matthew Schenk wanted to do as a kid was fish. Not much has changed and he's been lucky enough to realise his dream, taking advantage of the year-round inshore and offshore fishery in South Florida. With such a passion for fishing, he's determined to ensure that everyone who comes along enjoys their trip and he's more than happy to pass on his chumming, drifting, jigging, and trolling skills to anglers of all levels.

Charter

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Fort Lauderdale
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Trips from
US $450

Rating

4.8
464 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (464)

Showing 1 – 5 of 464 reviews
  • Daniel Nicholson
    Daniel Nicholson
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    4hr afternoon • 1 adult

    First off the captian is exactly whar you would expect from some one who makes his living fishing. We caught a few fish right off the bat which slowed down due to all the weeds the captian was having to fight off the lines he worked non stop doing his best to keep lines cleared and ready to catch a fish. He made calls to other captians who also reported that weeds were everywhere and inescapable. Due to the weed problem we changed tactics and were back on fish i had a great trip caught alotnof good fish he was down to earth fun to fish with we had a really good time, if in the area again he will be my go to guy no

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Daniel! good time fishing with you out there yesterday. see you next time

  • Brian Dilworth
    Brian Dilworth
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2019
    16 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great 4 hour Trip

    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) • 1 adult

    I was able to squeeze a 4 hour fishing trip into a recent vacation and booked with Captain Matt. I booked the trip based on his reviews and he lived up to his reputation. Captain Matt is a straightforward, no nonsense fisherman that is good at what he does. Captain Matt was on time, ready to go. He provided live bait that he caught on his own time. He discussed his plan to troll at the start of the trip and to switch over to bottom fishing. After trolling and catching a blackfin tuna, we switched over to bottom fishing. Bottom fishing was really good and it ended being a great day for a 4 hour trip. I had a great time and would highly recommend fishing with Captain Matt. Great local restaurant that cooks your catch too. Book the trip with him already!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    African Pompano Jack
    Blackfin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Brian I hope to see you again next time!

  • Thomas Patwell
    Thomas Patwell
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) • 3 adults

    Captain Matthew is extremely knowledgeable and was great at finding fish in changing weather conditions. Caught several nice sized mahi mahi on spinning gear. It was a blast!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Thomas! great trip out there

  • Ty Kula
    Ty Kula
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Experience

    6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) • 2 adults

    We went with them, seas were rough, current was ripping. which is very hard to fish in. he made sure we were taking care of and got us on fish and did absolutely everythint he could i would highly recommend this charter for anyone! you will not be disappointed very knowledgeable about what hes doing!!

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Ty y'all were awesome out there on some not so awesome conditions. hope to see y'all again!

  • Stacy Purcell
    Stacy Purcell
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great vacay experience!

    2hr inshore (mid-day) • 4 adults

    We wanted to book a fishing charter on our last day of our vacation and despite it being very last-minute (literally the night before) Matt was a very gracious host and did his best to find fish in a short timeframe. My teen boys really enjoyed themselves as did I watching all of it! They caught quite a few!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Stacy! glad y'all had a good time 👍

Real catches shared by our community

  • All Good Charters
    All Good ChartersFort Lauderdale, FL
    Two anglers proudly hold a large wahoo aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Wahoo, mahi, and more! Live bait fishing for mahi and mackerel has been great !
  • All Good Charters
    All Good ChartersFort Lauderdale, FL
    Three anglers display a large mahi-mahi alongside several additional mahi-mahi arranged on a marina dock.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Fall mahi in close!
  • All Good Charters
    All Good ChartersFort Lauderdale, FL
    Adult angler holding a colorful mahi-mahi aboard a fishing boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Thomas P.
    Thomas P.
    Captain Matthew is extremely knowledgeable and was great at finding fish in changing weather conditions. Caught several nice sized mahi mahi on spinning gear. It was a blast!
  • All Good Charters
    All Good ChartersFort Lauderdale, FL
    Adult angler proudly holding a large mahi-mahi at a marina, with charter boats visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Bryan M.
    Bryan M.
    Took my 3 boys on this adventure and we had a wonderful time! Captain Matt was very knowledgeable and put us on fish several different times. we all caught fish and the trip and it was a great success.
  • All Good Charters
    All Good ChartersFort Lauderdale, FL
    Young angler holding a large barracuda aboard a fishing boat offshore, with rod holders and open ocean visible.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Ty K.
    Ty K.
    We went with them, seas were rough, current was ripping. which is very hard to fish in. he made sure we were taking care of and got us on fish and did absolutely everythint he could i would highly recommend this charter for anyone! you will not be disappointed very knowledgeable about what hes doing!!
  • All Good Charters
    All Good ChartersFort Lauderdale, FL
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi and Snapper on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Big cudas, jacks, snapper, mahi, and bonitas on a 6hr trip today. As the summer turns into fall we should see the fishing start to improve more and more.
  • All Good Charters
    All Good ChartersFort Lauderdale, FL
    A young angler and an adult proudly display a large fish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Brittany S.
    Brittany S.
    captain was personable and would highly recommend
  • All Good Charters
    All Good ChartersFort Lauderdale, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Lindsey F.
    Lindsey F.
    Went out and had a wonderful morning on the water(: Captain Matt showed up on time and prepared! We’ll be back!
  • All Good Charters
    All Good ChartersFort Lauderdale, FL
    A variety of fish including Yellowfin Tuna and Snapper displayed on a dock, ready for cleaning after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Stacy P.
    Stacy P.
    We wanted to book a fishing charter on our last day of our vacation and despite it being very last-minute (literally the night before) Matt was a very gracious host and did his best to find fish in a short timeframe. My teen boys really enjoyed themselves as did I watching all of it! They caught quite a few!
  • All Good Charters
    All Good ChartersFort Lauderdale, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jason B.
    Jason B.

What's biting with All Good Charters in Fort Lauderdale

Sailfish start to settle in earnest nearshore, chasing schools of mullet through Fort Lauderdale's famous 'Sailfish Alley'. Bottom fishing for Snapper and Grouper is excellent, with a host of species crowding the reefs.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly hold a large wahoo aboard a fishing boat offshore.

Wahoo and Mahi on Live Bait

Nov 12, 2026 • Fort Lauderdale
Wahoo, mahi, and more! Live bait fishing for mahi and mackerel has been great !
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Three anglers display a large mahi-mahi alongside several additional mahi-mahi arranged on a marina dock.

Fall Mahi Biting Close In

Oct 30, 2026 • Fort Lauderdale
Fall mahi in close!
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi and Snapper on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Big Cudas, Jacks, Snapper & Mahi

Aug 21, 2026 • Fort Lauderdale
Big cudas, jacks, snapper, mahi, and bonitas on a 6hr trip today. As the summer turns into fall we should see the fishing start to improve more and more.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Sailfish on a fishing boat during a successful offshore trip.

Summer Sailfish

Jun 29, 2026 • Fort Lauderdale
The fishing has been great the past few weeks with catches of tuna, bonita, mackerel, mahi, and snapper and although it's uncommon during summer, you never know when a sailfish will show up!
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Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper after a successful fishing trip at the dock.

Red snapper!

Jun 2, 2026 • Fort Lauderdale
June is here and the bite continues to get better. This week we even got lucky and got some big red snapper while bottom fishing some wrecks. Mahi, mackerel, tuna, and snapper all in the mix this week!
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A proud angler displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Mahi, grouper, and more!

May 10, 2026 • Fort Lauderdale
With water temps warming up the mahi fishing has been picking up more and more every week. When conditions are right the bottom fishing has been excellent as well with great catches of snapper and some grouper while deep dropping.
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