The captain & first mate were great with three kids who’ve never been on a boat. When one got sick, they handled it very well. They were very understanding & accommodating. Despite some unforeseen challenges (none due to the crew), we had a blast and caught some delicious Spanish Mackerel! Would recommend to anyone in the Southport/Oak Island area.

Let me cut to the chase – Captain Matt and his first mate Morgan were simply amazing! I had the opportunity to spend four hours fishing with them and my family on the Ava Lynn. Beyond amazing fishing, Capt. Matt treated my seven-year-old like his own family member. He was able to get my son who was too afraid to even touch a fish he caught to finish the day touching a four-foot shark they caught together.

If you want a charter that has you catching fish constantly, this is the captain for you. If you have a novice fisher, this is absolutely the captain for you. At the end of the day, we caught five different types of fish and finished with a few sharks! 

When the day was over, we caught a lot of fish, saw dolphins and we had a blast with Capt. Matt and Morgan: honestly, what more could you ask for? We can’t wait until our next time with Capt. Matt and Morgan aboard the Ava Lynn.

Matt is an excellent Captain, host and fisherman. His boat is well equipped, spacious and comfortable. There is a cabin for protection from the elements if needed, a toilet and plenty of room to fish and move about (more than many charters). Matt is enthusiastic, friendly and professional. He communicates promptly and well. Pickup and drop off are easy. Good for adults, teens and kids.

Had a great time with Captain Matt for a kids trip this last Sunday. Weather was great and my son and I had an amazing time! Captain Matt put us on fish and even helped us clean our catch to have em ready to fry up when we got back home. Will definitely do a longer charter with Captain Matt next time I’m in the Southport/Oak Island area. Many thanks!

Captain Matt was fantastic - very personable, knows these waters like the back of his hand and most importantly, made the short trip a blast for my son.  Loved the boat, beautiful scenery and we caught a nice haul in just a couple hours.

Thank you Captain Matt for helping turn my son onto fishing.  We’ll be back soon for the 4 hour shark trip!