Captain
Captain RJ Matthews

Member since February 2023 Naples, United States
Background
With over 30 years of local fishing experience, Captain RJ Matthews has vast knowledge about the species that inhabit these waters and the best spots to catch them! Number one goal is to give all people an experience that gives ??!
Techniques
Honest vibes, everyone catching, fresh dinner, big game fish, etc, not always in that exact order,of course ?. Whether it be on light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, Jigs, top water, live bait, cut bait, chum, crabs, and more.

Hey, I'm Captain Captain RJ Matthews

Naples, United States
Background
With over 30 years of local fishing experience, Captain RJ Matthews has vast knowledge about the species that inhabit these waters and the best spots to catch them! Number one goal is to give all people an experience that gives ??!
Techniques
Honest vibes, everyone catching, fresh dinner, big game fish, etc, not always in that exact order,of course ?. Whether it be on light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, Jigs, top water, live bait, cut bait, chum, crabs, and more.
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My Charter Listing

Gulf Water Charters LLC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(34 reviews)
Naples
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Trips from US $650

Fishing Reports

The catch has been hot!!!
The catch has been hot!!!
Aug 13, 2024 Naples
Fishing has been on fire!!!
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COLD day on the water, is ALWAYS better
COLD day on the water, is ALWAYS better
Dec 28, 2023 Naples
On my way to pick up a family that finds more peace being on water. Cold or not, there are few things better for the soul! My job is envied by all.... But it is me that will ALWAYS envy the people I cater. Working hard to be the best at what I do since I was 12 years old... I found out though, that being the best on the "Peaceful" water... has no upside. My profession, what I spent my life mastering, so one day my wife and kids will never worry about money again... Theres peace to be had on the water. I love what i do with a passion! But money is where true peace is anymore. To afford to see this beautiful earth without worrying about how my wife and I will pay rent, or my sons baseball, or car insurance, ALWAYS fighting about money even though we work hard and LOVE EACHOTHER UNCONDITIONALLY!!!! Does my job seem so peaceful now? I will always treat everybody on my boat with five star respect!!!! They have earned it!!!! Rich or not, everyone who steps foot on my boat, has earned my respect!!!!
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Fishing is ON FIRE!!!!!
Fishing is ON FIRE!!!!!
Nov 28, 2023 Naples
King Mackerel, Cobia, Snapper, and more!!!
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Big Snook starting to show in the Gulf!!
Big Snook starting to show in the Gulf!!
Mar 26, 2023 Naples
Slow tides, clear water, made it a tough bite today! But I stuck with it, reached deeper in the knowledge box, and nature did the rest! My Father always said, "Patients Shall Be Rewarded", which years ago... I thought "Faster Was Better"... how wrong I was... Tight Lines
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Half Day on the Water
Great Half Day on the Water
Great Half Day on the Water
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Amanda Z.
Excellent
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Naples Fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 9, 2024
As always it was a pleasure fishing with RJ. He works very hard to find fish, make it enjoyable and memorable for all 3 generations....
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Matthew G.
Cape Coral, Florida
Excellent
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Fishing with Gulf Water Charters

Full Day Trip on April 4, 2023
Iโ€™ve been fortunate enough to fish with some great Captains over the years and some not so great. It can be tough to find...
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Emily S.
Excellent
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   Half day on July 20, 2024
We had such a great time out on the water with Captain R.J.! We caught so many different fish and got to take a bunch home...
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Kyle D.
East Earl, PA
Excellent
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Great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 2, 2023
Absolutely great guide all around great guy myself and my sons had a great time from hooking into a big nurse shark to catching...
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Greg H.
Sevierville, Tennessee
Excellent
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Great Day on the Water!

Half Day Trip on August 13, 2024
Thereโ€™s not a fisherman in our family, but Captain RJ sure made us feel like we were! We had a fantastic time on the water....
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