Captain
Matthew Newberry

Member since August 2022 Boca Grande, United States
Background
As a local guide born and raised here in southwest Florida, Captain Matt sets a different dynamic for your fishing experience. Understanding local waterways and having generations of experience have curated a unique experience for guests. He looks forward to showing you around the southwest Florida waterways while catching several species of fish!
Techniques
Inshore fishing with live bait is by far my favorite. On a good day we can catch over 50 fish per person. My job as a charter guide is to keep your lines tight and that's where I make it happen!

Hey, I'm Captain Matthew Newberry

Boca Grande, United States
Background
As a local guide born and raised here in southwest Florida, Captain Matt sets a different dynamic for your fishing experience. Understanding local waterways and having generations of experience have curated a unique experience for guests. He looks forward to showing you around the southwest Florida waterways while catching several species of fish!
Techniques
Inshore fishing with live bait is by far my favorite. On a good day we can catch over 50 fish per person. My job as a charter guide is to keep your lines tight and that's where I make it happen!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
Boca Grande
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Trips from US $600

Fishing Reports

Boca grande Inshore SLAMs
Boca grande Inshore SLAMs
Mar 10, 2026 Boca Grande
Spring fishing around Boca Grande has been heating up, and this week we checked off a classic Boca Grande inshore slam with redfish, snook, and speckled trout all coming over the gunnel. We started the morning working the shallow grass flats and oyster bars where the trout bite fired up early. Live bait and soft plastics produced steady action, putting several solid trout in the boat before the sun got high. As the tide began to move, we pushed into the mangrove shorelines and potholes where the redfish were cruising. It didnโ€™t take long before a beautiful slot redfish crushed a bait and made a strong run before coming boatside. To top off the slam, we worked a few ambush points along deeper mangrove edges where the snook have been staging. Sure enough, one aggressive snook inhaled the bait and gave us a fun fight before landing the final piece of the inshore slam. Fishing around Boca Grande continues to improve as spring settles in. Water temperatures are rising, bait is showing up on the flats, and the redfish, snook, and trout are feeding hard. If youโ€™re looking for a trip where you can target multiple species and experience some of the best inshore fishing Southwest Florida has to offer, now is a great time to get on the water. Species caught: โ€ข Redfish โ€ข Snook โ€ข Speckled Trout Location: Boca Grande, Florida Trip Type: Inshore Duration: 4โ€“6 Hours Come experience the action and see why Boca Grande is one of Floridaโ€™s premier inshore fisheries.
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 Boca Grande Redfish Fishing Report โ€“ Bi
Boca Grande Redfish Fishing Report โ€“ Bi
Mar 9, 2026 Boca Grande
โธป Boca Grande Redfish Fishing Report โ€“ Big Bull Redfish on the Flats Spring fishing around Boca Grande is starting to heat up, and the redfish bite has been producing some quality fish. On a recent trip with Southwest Shorelines, my client landed a beautiful bull redfish while fishing the shallow flats just outside Boca Grande. We were working a stretch of water known for holding bait this time of year, and it didnโ€™t take long before the rods bent. After a strong run and a good fight, this big redfish came boatside and made for an awesome catch and a great memory on the water. Right now, the Boca Grande redfish bite has been steady with fish cruising the flats, oyster bars, and mangrove shorelines. Live bait and artificial lures have both been producing depending on the conditions, and as the water warms up, the action should only continue to improve. If youโ€™re looking to target redfish, snook, or tarpon in Boca Grande and Charlotte Harbor, now is a great time to get on the water. Southwest Shorelines offers private inshore fishing charters for up to four people, perfect for anglers of all skill levels. Trip Options: โ€ข 4 Hour Trip โ€ข 6 Hour Trip โ€ข 8 Hour Trip Come experience some of the best inshore fishing Boca Grande has to offer. Book your trip today: ? **hidden content** ? Boca Grande / Charlotte Harbor ? Redfish โ€ข Snook โ€ข Tarpon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Joshua D.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  March 22, 2026
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Tom S.
Excellent
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Birthday Trip

VERIFIED   3 hour inshore - 8:00 AM on February 14, 2026
My wife and I took a quick morning trip with Captain Matt.ย  He was very patient and we were able to boat a number of fish.ย ...
Tom S. recommends Southwest Shorelines
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Alejandro A.
Excellent
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Trip - 1:00 PM on March 7, 2026
Alejandro A. recommends Southwest Shorelines
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David M.
Excellent
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Fishing with Matthew

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Trip on December 27, 2025
David M. recommends Southwest Shorelines
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Dave W.
Excellent
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Great day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Inshore Trip (copy) on March 23, 2025
Really a fantastic day, started out catching some 35 to 40 pound black drum, if you wanna tug on your line, thatโ€™ll do it!...
Dave W. recommends Southwest Shorelines
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