Captain
Matt Paylor

Member since November 2018 Atlantic Beach, United States
Background
Born and raised on the NC coast, naturally, I became addicted to the saltwater environment. I love the challenge of fishing. It is very rewarding when a game plan for targeting certain species of fish is perfectly executed.
Techniques
I have spent countless times fishing with gill nets, cast nets, gigs, and rods. My preferred method is rod and reel. This method can be enjoyed while by myself or with a group of friends.

Hey, I'm Captain Matt Paylor

Atlantic Beach, United States
Background
Born and raised on the NC coast, naturally, I became addicted to the saltwater environment. I love the challenge of fishing. It is very rewarding when a game plan for targeting certain species of fish is perfectly executed.
Techniques
I have spent countless times fishing with gill nets, cast nets, gigs, and rods. My preferred method is rod and reel. This method can be enjoyed while by myself or with a group of friends.
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Sound-N-Sea Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(106 reviews)
Atlantic Beach
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Fishing Reports

March Black Drum Fishing
March Black Drum Fishing
Mar 13, 2025 Atlantic Beach
We are experiencing a great black drum bite this month, which should continue into early April. We are also catching sheepshead and a few red drum. Book your trip today!
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Spring fishing is here!
Spring fishing is here!
Apr 28, 2024 Atlantic Beach
Over the past week, we have had a much success targeting Atlantic Bonito, gray trout, and bluefish. Also catching a few sharks. The bluefish are here to stay for the summer, but the bonito and trout are usually only here now until mid may. Bonito are a tasty nearshore fish. Many people eat these like other tuna species; sushi grade. Come get in on the action while they are still here!
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Weather is HOT, but so is the FISHING!
Weather is HOT, but so is the FISHING!
Aug 13, 2023 Atlantic Beach
We are catching plenty of spanish mackerel, red drum, trout, flounder, and SHARKS!
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FALL FISHING is in FULL SWING
FALL FISHING is in FULL SWING
Nov 10, 2022 Atlantic Beach
With the dropping water temps, the fish are feeding frequently. We are starting to catch limits of speckled trout and red drum. Along with those, also seeing some sheepshead, bluefish, and gray trout (weakfish).
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March Fishing Report
March Fishing Report
Mar 19, 2022 Atlantic Beach
We are catching drum, speckled trout, and flounder inshore in the creeks and marsh areas, although we are finding lots of fish and bait, they can be picky at times. Also, sea mullet (southern kingfish) have showed up in great numbers around the inlet. These are fun to catch for the whole family. Along with the sea mullet, grey trout (weakfish) and bluefish have also moved in and are willing to bite just about anything you throw.
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Fall Fishing in Full Swing
Fall Fishing in Full Swing
Nov 21, 2020 Atlantic Beach
Nearshore fishing remains good as we enter into the last week of November! Water temps are ideal most days, making it easy to target trout, drum, flounder, and false albacore tuna.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 105 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great time definitely will go back out with matt
Great time definitely will go back out with matt
Great time definitely will go back out with matt
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Rob B.
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Caught Fish and the boys had fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025
Captain Matt did a great job of taking care of us.ย  The summer time winds were in full effect so we stayed inshore.ย  We caught...
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Awesome Trip!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Fishing Trip on June 13, 2025
Had a great time with Captain Matt! Very cool and relaxed dude! We had an awesome day out on the water. Caught a variety of...
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Shana M.
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AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Eco Tour on April 26, 2025
This is our second trip with Captain Matt!! First was a fishing trip and and today was a leisure trip seeing the wild horses,...
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Steven S.
Excellent
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Great time definitely will go back out with matt

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) on September 13, 2025
Matt takes time to find the fish and put you on them he is a great guy caught a cooler full will definitely fish him again
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Susan J.
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) on September 9, 2025
Had a wonderful experience. Learned a few things and caught fish. We would definitely book with Matt again.
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