Captain
Matthew Hathaway

Member since December 2019 Austin, United States
Background
My dad got me into fishing even before I could hold a rod and ever since, I've been addicted to that moment when you get a bite and the reel starts screaming. I fell in love with Bass fishing while I was quite young and to this day, it's one of my favorite things to do in the whole world. Now that I have my boat, I can share my knowledge and enthusiasm with anglers from all over the country.
Techniques
I specialize in Tournament Bass fishing, as well as fishing for all lake species.

Hey, I'm Captain Matthew Hathaway

Austin, United States
Background
My dad got me into fishing even before I could hold a rod and ever since, I've been addicted to that moment when you get a bite and the reel starts screaming. I fell in love with Bass fishing while I was quite young and to this day, it's one of my favorite things to do in the whole world. Now that I have my boat, I can share my knowledge and enthusiasm with anglers from all over the country.
Techniques
I specialize in Tournament Bass fishing, as well as fishing for all lake species.
Anglers Choice
83
Reviews
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My Charter Listings

Redemptional Fishing And Outdoors

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Angler's choice
Austin
trips from US $422

Redemptional Fishing And Outdoors

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(44 reviews)
Angler's choice
Canyon Lake
trips from US $422

Redemptional Fishing And Outdoors

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(2 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fayetteville
trips from US $397

Redemptional Fishing And Outdoors

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(3 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bastrop
trips from US $397

Redemptional Fishing And Outdoors

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Angler's choice
Manor
trips from US $397

Fishing Reports

Canyon Lake Spawning / Post-Spawn Bass
Canyon Lake Spawning / Post-Spawn Bass
Jun 3, 2021 Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake has had many changes this year, creating a difficult environment for anglers, forcing them to adapt or go fishless. With the Big Freeze occurring in February, the bass spawn has been pushed back quite a bit. Me and my clients are catching both spawning and post spawn fish in variable water levels. My latest pattern to catch bigger bass has been to focus on the banks that transition from a sharp drop off to a gradually shallow slope. Access to 30+Ft of water is key and rocky - gravel banks can hold fish. Grass can be beneficial, as long as it isn't too thick. If the grass is tall enough to touch the surface, it is too thick for this pattern. 2-8 foot of water is my area of focus. My best presentation when grass is present is a purple drop shot. Using a 1/4 drop shot weight is perfect with a 2 foot distance from hook to weight. This lets the weight slowly sink in the grass and leave your worm on top of or above the grass. When no grass is present, a natural colored Texas rigged worm with a 1/4-3/8 weight can be quite effective fished close to the bank. Right now this is my juice but it won't last for long! Get out there and fish or book a trip with me quickly, and I will provide you the right equipment and tactics to catch these bass!
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Lake Travis Largemouth Dock Bite
Lake Travis Largemouth Dock Bite
Jun 1, 2021 Austin
Lake Travis is starting to fill quickly with all the rain we have been having as of late. The conditions are improving and the Largemouth bite is great! Early in the morning, under overcast sky's, I could see bass roaming shorelines next to docks. Their proximity to docks is certain and can be replicated across the lake. As the sun breaks through, they will start moving underneath the docks where they will localize for most of the day. My best docks are located in 8-15 ft zones with access to deeper water nearby. Pitching to these docks from a good distance is key. Lake Travis has great water visibility, so spooking fish is very easy. Using natural colored 1/4-1/2 oz finesse jigs brought be the best success with catching the better fish hanging out under these docks. A great option to catch many many fish is tossing a natural colored drop shot rig near the backs of the docks. This bite should be on fire for a limited amount of time, so get on out there or book a trip with me quickly and I'll put you on em'.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 83 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Day with lots of Bass!
Great Day with lots of Bass!
Great Day with lots of Bass!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Nicholas S.
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Fun trip patient guide

VERIFIED   CL 3/4 Day C&K Meat Fishing 7 AM on November 28, 2023
One of the first ever guides that would sit down and teach you how to fish. Iโ€™ve been fishing for years, wife is pretty good...
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Jason M.
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Great Day with lots of Bass!

VERIFIED   NEW  LB 1/2 Day - Catch & Release 9 AM on April 11, 2024
Matt showed us a great time with lots of Bass, lots of laughs and showed lots of patience as we learned his technique and tips.
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Mark F.
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AWESOME GUY AWESOME FISHING

VERIFIED   LT 1/2 Day - Catch & Release 7 AM on March 22, 2024
This was a BLAST!!! Took my two brothers and we had a great time. Great time lots of fun and the boat was sweet! Captain very...
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Carissa B.
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Fantastic in every way!

VERIFIED   LT 1/2 Day C&K Meat Fishing 9 AM on January 1, 2024
Captain Matthew was truly fantastic. The boat and gear were comprehensive, he knew right where the fish were biting, and we...
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Father Son Trip

VERIFIED   CL 3/4 Day - Catch & Release 9 AM on December 20, 2023
Matt was a wonderful captain.ย  He communicated with us while making the reservation and answered questions we had prior to...
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