Captain

Matt Bowman

Nationality: Canadian
Languages: English
Experience: 20 years

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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

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

4.9 / 5

(60 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(60 reviews)

Angler's choice

Hamilton • 23 ft • 3 persons

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Trips from US $327

Fishing Reports

Bigger fish are ahowing up

Jul 2, 2022 Hamilton

Had a great 4 hour trip today. Biggest fish of the eeason so fwr hit the deck. 25lb 2oz.

Coho crazy

May 29, 2022 Hamilton

The last few trips have been great for smaller coho salmon. 10-20 fish days easily.

Awesome fishing!!

Apr 30, 2022 Hamilton

Fishing was great off the niagara river this weekend. We were able to place 3rd in a small tournament.

Bumpy but productive evening

Jul 29, 2021 Hamilton

4 hour trip and 9 fish on. The lake was bumpy but we were able to get some salmon to hit the baits! 25lb 6oz was the biggest tonight.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 60 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		58
4 stars		2
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	92%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	94%

Appropriate for children
	92%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	94%

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Victoria W.

Guelph, ON

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

4 Hour Evening Trip

VERIFIED Evening Trip on July 9, 2021

Victoria W.

Guelph, ON

5.0 / 5

Jul 9, 2021

Evening Trip

Matt was amazing, great communication when I was looking into booking this for my husband as I had no idea what to look for. He set everything up very quickly and we were on our way out to find the fishes. Matt and his dad were great. Was so happy when my husband reeled in that fish.

Matt was amazing, great communication when I was looking into booking this for my husband as I had no idea what to look for. ...

Victoria W. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on July 13, 2021

Thanks for coming out Vikki! Hope the fresh fish made your stomach feel better. Hope to see you guys again

Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on July 13, 2021

Thanks for coming out Vikki! Hope the fresh fish made your stomach feel better. Hope to see you guys again

Captain replied

Susan R.

Toronto, Ontario

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

First time salmon fishing

VERIFIED Evening Trip on August 23, 2022

Susan R.

Toronto, Ontario

5.0 / 5

Aug 23, 2022

Evening Trip

First time salmon fishing

VERIFIED

Had a great time fishing for salmon for the first time! My nephew and I caught several fish, including 2 over 20 pounds!

Susan R. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on August 26, 2022

Thanks for the kind word Susan, glad you guys had a great time!

Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on August 26, 2022

Thanks for the kind word Susan, glad you guys had a great time!

Captain replied

ADRIAN M.

Brampton, Ontario

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

6hr am charter

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 6, 2022

ADRIAN M.

Brampton, Ontario

5.0 / 5

Aug 6, 2022

5 Hour Trip (AM)

6hr am charter

VERIFIED

It was a tough morning, but captain Matt did his best to put fish on. Looking forward to next year’s trip.

ADRIAN M. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on August 7, 2022

Thanks for coming out again,Adrian. It’s always a pleasure having you guys on board.

Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on August 7, 2022

Thanks for coming out again,Adrian. It’s always a pleasure having you guys on board.

Captain replied

Karl W.

Bel Air, MD

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

6 hour PM trip with Matt Bowman.

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 20, 2022

Karl W.

Bel Air, MD

4.7 / 5

Jun 20, 2022

5 Hour Trip (PM)

6 hour PM trip with Matt Bowman.

VERIFIED

We had a great day on the water. We started catching fish right away and continued until sundown with eleven fish total. I will definitely go out again the next time I am in the area.

We had a great day on the water. We started catching fish right away and continued until sundown with eleven fish total. I...

Karl W. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on June 21, 2022

Thanks for the kind words Karl, it was a pleasure having you out.

Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on June 21, 2022

Thanks for the kind words Karl, it was a pleasure having you out.

Captain replied

Bryce A.

Ottawa, ON

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Evening trip with Matt and his dad

VERIFIED Evening Trip on August 5, 2021

Bryce A.

Ottawa, ON

5.0 / 5

Aug 5, 2021

Evening Trip

Evening trip with Matt and his dad

VERIFIED

Our trip was so great. Both Matt and his dad were super professional, friendly, and fun. They played great music on the boat and Matt did an amazing job coaching and helping me catch this enormous 23 pound salmon. I would go again in a heartbeat.

Our trip was so great. Both Matt and his dad were super professional, friendly, and fun. They played great music on the boat...

Bryce A. recommends Reel Knockoffs Guide Service

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Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on August 7, 2021

Thanks Bryce! That fish was a great end to our evening. Hope to see you again soon

Matt Bowman (The Captain)

Replied on August 7, 2021

Thanks Bryce! That fish was a great end to our evening. Hope to see you again soon

Captain replied

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Evening trip with Matt and his dad

Evening trip with Matt and his dad

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