Captain
Matthew Valadez

Member since January 2023 Aransas Pass, United States
Background
Captain Matt is a young entrepreneur who decided to take his fishing passion to a new level! His brand encompasses inshore and offshore trips, merchandise, fishing videos, and more. He's a thrill seeker and wants to show you an adventure of a lifetime. Join Captain Matt for a day you'll never forget!
Techniques
Structure fishing, drift fishing, and Wade fishing. Popping corks with live shrimp or artificial lures when wading.

Hey, I'm Captain Matthew Valadez

Aransas Pass, United States
Background
Captain Matt is a young entrepreneur who decided to take his fishing passion to a new level! His brand encompasses inshore and offshore trips, merchandise, fishing videos, and more. He's a thrill seeker and wants to show you an adventure of a lifetime. Join Captain Matt for a day you'll never forget!
Techniques
Structure fishing, drift fishing, and Wade fishing. Popping corks with live shrimp or artificial lures when wading.
Anglers Choice
71
Reviews
41
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

Matt's Fishing Adventures

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(71 reviews)
Angler's choice
Aransas Pass
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $175

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (69)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
99%
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Jesse T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Port Aransas Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 26, 2025
This was an incredible trip with our kids.ย  Matt the Captain worked hard to keep us on the fish. Matt was very patient with...
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Liz T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 16, 2025
Matt is very knowledgeable and took us to some cool places. We will definitely ask for him again.
Liz T. recommends Matt's Fishing Adventures
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Henrt W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 17, 2025
We had a great experience today with Matthew! All four of us caught our limit of big black drum. My grandsons were besides...
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April O.
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   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 23, 2025
Matt is the best! Will book with him for all future trips!
April O. recommends Matt's Fishing Adventures
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Dudley 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 trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 27, 2024
Matt was a great guide, and even though the wind was not cooperating we still managed to pull in a nice collection of speckled...
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