Captain
Matthew Cawthon

Member since March 2022 Shalimar, United States
Background
I am a native of Northwest Florida and have a lifelong passion for being on the water with friends and family. I aim to share my love for fishing and growing the sport.
Techniques
My techniques and styles are private and open only to those that choose to fish with me.

Hey, I'm Captain Matthew Cawthon

Shalimar, United States
Background
I am a native of Northwest Florida and have a lifelong passion for being on the water with friends and family. I aim to share my love for fishing and growing the sport.
Techniques
My techniques and styles are private and open only to those that choose to fish with me.
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My Charter Listing

Playing Catch Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
Shalimar
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time with Playing Catch Charters
Great time with Playing Catch Charters
Slow day on snapper bites till the last spot & then everything shows up
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Jeff F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great inshore/offshore charter in the panhandle!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Fishing on June 4, 2025
I would recommend him if youโ€™re in the Destin area.ย  Very knowledgeable and worked hard to put fish in the boat. He has...
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Steve H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on July 18, 2025
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Michael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Slow day on snapper bites till the last spot & then everything shows up

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Fishing on June 9, 2025
Caught fish all day had an absolute blast and there was 5 of us & every 1 had a big time & will be back next year if not sooner,...
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Daniel P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on April 17, 2025
Captain Mark worked hard to find fish and ultimately put us on fish, and was patient teaching my teen age boys.
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Earvin H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Great time with Playing Catch Charters

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Fishing on July 7, 2025
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