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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Reviews
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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
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
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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Angler rating
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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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Jason A.
Springdale, AR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 Hour trip with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 11, 2023
Had a great pm trip with Captain Matt. We stayed inshore and the kids tore up the Mangrove Snapper!
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Mike C.
Gibson City, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day with Matt!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids Fun (PM) on July 14, 2022
Great day fishing with Matt, we limited out and Matt showed the boys and worked well with them!! Highly recommend taking advantage...
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Matthew

May 27, 2023
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Connie C.
Crestview, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 20, 2022
Captain Matt was very patient and extremely knowledgeable. He really made my sonโ€™s first trip memorable
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SAM C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Matthew

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 6, 2022
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