Captain
Matt Bowman

Member since February 2020 Hamilton, Canada
Background
I began fishing when I was 3 and haven’t stopped since. I have always dreamed of fishing for a living because it’s my greatest passion and I love getting other people involved. Seeing my guests smile when they catch their first fish is priceless. But it's not just about catching fish – we're also creating memories together!
Techniques
We always troll for salmon and trout. We use downriggers, dipsey divers, and various weighted long lines

Hey, I'm Captain Matt Bowman

Hamilton, Canada
Background
I began fishing when I was 3 and haven’t stopped since. I have always dreamed of fishing for a living because it’s my greatest passion and I love getting other people involved. Seeing my guests smile when they catch their first fish is priceless. But it's not just about catching fish – we're also creating memories together!
Techniques
We always troll for salmon and trout. We use downriggers, dipsey divers, and various weighted long lines
Anglers Choice
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(57 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hamilton
 Last booking: 8 hours ago
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Trips from US $329

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 57 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (106)
As promised!
Captain Matt is a Gem!
Captain Matt is a Gem!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Carolyn S.
Brampton, Ontario
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Evening Fishing Trip with Dad

VERIFIED   Evening Trip on June 16, 2023
Had great time watching Dad reel in an 11.2 lb lake trout and then a 22.5 lb trout!! Pretty good for a 90 yr old. Impressive...
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Brad H.
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   Evening Trip on July 21, 2023
Great experience out on Lake Ontario, Matt was appropriately communicative, made the pick up on time, and we had rods in the...
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Sydney H.
Burlington, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 Hour Evening Trip with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   Evening Trip on July 17, 2023
We had an awesome time fishing with Reel Knockoffs! The guys were extremely personable, played some great tunes, and, most...
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Lance H.
Oakville, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning charter - a good time!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 10, 2022
It was my first fishing charter, and I picked โ€œReel Knockoffsโ€ because of the size of their boat - they were perfect for...
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Sarah K.
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

An epic father's day gift

VERIFIED   Evening Trip on July 16, 2022
We had a blast - great weather, great company, and the fish were biting. My father in law caught the biggest fish he ever has,...
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