Captain
Matthew Karwoski

Member since December 2021 Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Captain Matthew offers fun-packed fishing trips, cruises, and other interesting outings on the beautiful waters of Florida. Come join him aboard and spend a memorable day of fishing.
Techniques
Trolling,bottom fishing, and live bait fishing are the preferred techniques.

Hey, I'm Captain Matthew Karwoski

Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Captain Matthew offers fun-packed fishing trips, cruises, and other interesting outings on the beautiful waters of Florida. Come join him aboard and spend a memorable day of fishing.
Techniques
Trolling,bottom fishing, and live bait fishing are the preferred techniques.
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Mow Fish Charter โ€“ Nearshore

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(72 reviews)
Belleair Bluffs
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Trips from US $500

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Great fishing nearshore
Great fishing nearshore
Sep 29, 2025 Belleair Bluffs
We are catching a mixed bag of fish on the 4 and 5 hour trips. The Mangrove Snapper have been showing up in good numbers in 35 feet if water. There have been a few keeper Hog Fish mixed in with the Snapper. Our Gag grouper season was short and we were able to get a few keepers,but most were short of the slot limit. There were a few keeper Red Grouper that were caught in the same area as the Mangrove Snapper and Hog Fish. The Cobia were happy to make an appearance but were just short but put up a great fight for our customers and made lasting memories. The Bonita and Spanish Mackerel are showing up on the reefs and just off the beaches. Make sure to have plenty of live bait and you should have success with these fish.
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Grouper bite is on fire in December near
Grouper bite is on fire in December near
Dec 9, 2024 Belleair Bluffs
We are definitely up and running after the storms! The Gag and Red Grouper bite has been on fire in December. The nearshore reefs in 35 foot of water are holding good numbers just in time for the Red Grouper season opens on Jan. 1st. There are good numbers of grunt for a table full of fresh fish for the family. We have seen some Grey Triggerfish come over the rails. Hog fish are always a nice treat when they show up. Make sure to have plenty of live or fresh frozen shrimp to bump the odds in your favor. If you have some frozen threadfin for chunk bait or chum, who knows what may show up. We have had good luck on our 4 hour trips with different species of fish. If you want to get out, bring a jacket and warm clothes for the early morning trips and you will be fine. Make sure to book soon as these trips go fast.
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Fishing is on fire nearshore.
Fishing is on fire nearshore.
Nov 4, 2024 Belleair Bluffs
November nearshore fishing is hot right now. There is still plenty of bait to be found along the flats and around the ICW markers. The bonito and mackerel are thick along the hard bottom just off the beach up to 9 miles out. Just look for the birds and you are sure to find them. The bait of choice is either a spoon or something small with a lot of flash. The water temp is still a bit high near shore for the big kings, but they are there if you look. The bottom bite is fantastic and the red grouper and gag grouper are showing up in good numbers. The season is closed for both but the are a great catch. There are plenty of grunt,triggerfish,and mangrove snapper along the reef edges. No sign of red tide out at 8 miles off of Pinellas county out of Clearwater. Let's get out there and catch some fish. Book your trip today. We are filling up fast.
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October Fishing Report
October Fishing Report
Oct 1, 2024 Belleair Bluffs
Nearshore fishing Has been great despite the fact that Mother Nature is not cooperating. The nearshore reef and wrecks have been holding decent numbers of Mangrove Snapper and the occasional Red and Gag Grouper along with Grunt and a few other species of fish. The Snook, Redfish and Trout bite has been good inshore. Look for these fish along the jetties and just off of the beaches. Make sure to have plenty of live shrimp and live bait. October is here and so are the schools of Mackeral just off of the beaches. The King fish should be close behind the schools of Mackeral so be sure to keep a flat line out while either anchored or drift fishing. Finding schools of Mackeral is as easy as looking for the birds. Once you find them, the fish should be nearby. Make sure to book your trip soon. Also, if you are out on the water, be sure to keep an eye out for floating debris from the storm. Tight lines and we will see you soon.
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The bite is really turning on.!
The bite is really turning on.!
Jul 21, 2024 Belleair Bluffs
The nearshore bite has been fanastic in April. The nearshore reefs and wrecks have been producing big Mangrove Snapper, Red Grouper,Sea Bass, grey Triggerfishand plenty of Grunt. The Spanish and King Mackerel are definitely here and should be here for a few more weeks. We look for diving birds and bait pods for these fish and either slow troll or anchor and chum them in. There have been a few shark that have showde up in our chum along with a few cobia. The 4 and 6 hours have been producing good numbers of the above species. May should be just as good. Book soon and you will have a chance at these awesome fighting fish. The Tarpon will be showing up in the bridge passes and along the beaches abd should make an awesone memory should you be lucky enough to battle one of these impressive fish. See you soon, and tight lines.
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MANGROVE SNAPPER,AND GRUNTS
MANGROVE SNAPPER,AND GRUNTS
Jul 21, 2024 Belleair Bluffs
The mangrove snapper bite is off the chain in July so far. We have been seeing good numbers in about 40 feet. There are also plenty of good sized grunt to go with them. There were a few red grouper that were released to fight another day. Book soon and we will can get you on a few of these for the table.
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On Fish Right Away

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“Inshore on September 25, 2025
Thank you Captain Matt for a wonderful trip. We arrived at your spot and caught fish instantly. I couldnโ€™t believe it. The...
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What a Day!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“Inshore on September 27, 2025
Unbelievable fishing trip! Captain Matt is our go-to guide. He always puts us on the fish. Not only does Captain Matt know...
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Half day trip with Mow Fish Charter

4 Hour Trip โ€“Nearshore on December 11, 2024
Great day fishing with friends. Captain Matt was great and put us on the fish right away.ย  We were able to catch multiple...
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Lots of fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on June 22, 2025
My daughter had never fished before and the rest of us werenโ€™t experts either. Captain was patient and helpful and I think...
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Captain Matt is the best!

4 Hour Trip โ€“Nearshore on December 21, 2024
I went on my second charter with Mow Fish Charters and had an even better time that the first. Captain Matt knew exactly where...
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