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: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $332

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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Jim T.
Waterloo, ON
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   Evening Trip on August 7, 2021
We booked this trip as a birthday gift for our grandson. It was fabulous! Captain Matt and his first mate Jeff were very patient...
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Heather T.
Pomeroy, OH
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour charter

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 23, 2023
The experience was bad because of bad weather. But we did like crew. They were very nice. We didnโ€™t catch anything. We ended...
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Tatiana G.
Hamilton, ON
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome time

VERIFIED   Evening Trip on September 4, 2021
We had an amazing time with Matt and his dad! It was our first experience and we would definitely recommend it!!
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Adrian M.
Brampton, ON
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 7, 2021
A great day out. Fun had by all. Capt Matt did his best to bring fish on board.
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Andrew L.
Mississauga, ON
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great morning!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 2021
Really enjoyed my morning with Captain Matt. The man can put fish on the deck!
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