Captain
Matthew Schenk

Member since September 2018 Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Chumming, drifting, trolling, vertical jig

Hey, I'm Captain Matthew Schenk

Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Chumming, drifting, trolling, vertical jig
Anglers Choice
298
Reviews
167
Fishing Reports
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Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(298 reviews)
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Fort Lauderdale
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
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Fishing Reports

Good catches this April!
Good catches this April!
Apr 13, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
The tuna bite has been great early morning around sunrise and late in the afternoon on the troll. Mahi, mackerel, and sailfish have been caught while live bait fishing and amberjacks, almacos, and snapper while bottom fishing
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Mahi in the mix!
Mahi in the mix!
Apr 3, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
Starting to see some mahi on a more regular basis now with april here the fishing should continue to get better. Live bait is a must have when you run into a school of hungry fish its important to keep them hooked up and around the boat. Also mackerel and some nice mutton snapper around.
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Mahi, mackerel, and more!
Mahi, mackerel, and more!
Mar 10, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
The spring fishing is getting better every week and we are catching tuna, mahi, king mackerel, cero mackerel, and more. Live bait fishing on light tackle has been the hot ticket but trolling on the right day can be great as well.
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The fishing is warming up !
The fishing is warming up !
Mar 1, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
Wahoo, tuna, bonita, mackerel, snapper, grouper, amberjack, and sailfish are all around right now and when the conditions are right anything is possible. Lets go fishing!
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Tuna, mahi, snapper, and grouper
Tuna, mahi, snapper, and grouper
Feb 22, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
Fishing has been great this week from the surface to the seafloor. We are catching sailfish, tuna, and even a random mahi every now and then fishing live baits on light tackle spinning gear. And the bottom fishing for snapper, grouper, and jacks has been good action this week.
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Fishing finally turning back on
Fishing finally turning back on
Feb 21, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
It was a bit slow the beginning of February but just like a light switch it has turned on. The live bakt bite for sailfish has been outstanding, the bottom fishing for snapper and grouper, amberjack, and African pompano is also great.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 298 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (310)
Great time
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
91%
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Anthony S.
Riverview, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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One of the best fishing experiences

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 25, 2022
Captain Matt was a blast! He got us on the fish and mad sure we had a great time! We are definitely booking with him again!
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Kevin E.
Greensboro, NC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Braving the Weather

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on April 15, 2022
We decided to brave the weather and it paid off. Matt was a great captain. Having been on other charters, I have learned that...
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Keegan F.
Port Jervis, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on May 6, 2021
Absolutely great time. The water was very calm and we had a little bit of trouble finding fish at first, but Matt did a great...
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Richard M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on July 3, 2020
Thank you Captain Matt for an amazing day out on the water. Perfect charter for our Father/Son fishing trip. Captain Matt was...
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Jonathan H.
Raleigh, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 Hour Offshore

VERIFIED   4hr afternoon on December 30, 2022
Put us on fish consistently, was very accepting of my crappy brother in law.
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