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
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(59 reviews)
Angler's choice
Aransas Pass
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $175

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (57)
Top Notch Guide!
So awesome we booked a second trip the following morning
So awesome we booked a second trip the following morning
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Angler rating
57
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
100%
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Emily S.
Austin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning Half Day

VERIFIED   Special 5 hour trip for Emily Shaw on May 24, 2023
We met Matt at 6am as planned. There were 6 of us; me, my husband, our 4 kids (7,9,11,14). We caught a few gafftop, a few small...
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Jonathan R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hardworking Guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 13, 2024
Had a blast, caught a bunch of fish and Matt is a pleasure to fish with. We had two inexperienced anglers and he had the upmost...
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Jennifer H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family fishing trip

VERIFIED   Wade Fishing 5hr A.M. Adventure on April 26, 2024
Matt was great! We had a fun time and caught lots of fish. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely will book him again when...
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Craig P.
Pflugerville, Texas
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Itโ€™s not about the pretty boat!

Half Day Trip (PM) on March 31, 2023
Matt was perfect, he stayed in contact by phone and text. Adjusted his departure and conclusion time in the afternoons to have...
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Tracie A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 1, 2024
Captain Matt has knowledge, experience, and is able to teach young children with patience and compassion.ย  Thank you for taking...
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