Captain
Matt Hawksley

Member since January 2019 Sanibel, United States
Background
Capt. Matt has been catching fish in Southwest Florida since he could hold a fishing rod. As a 3rd generation Southwest Florida angler who has guided thousands of fishing trips in and around the waters of Sanibel, Captiva, and Ft. Myers, this captain has the experience necessary to put you on the fish of a lifetime. After years of partnering with biologists and naturalists to lead guided trips in the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Capt. Matt is also particularly knowledgeable about the local ecosystem and wildlife. So whether you're interested in catching your biggest saltwater fish, or you just want to enjoy a day on the water with family and friends, Capt. Matt will make sure your excursion is the highlight of your trip to southwest Florida!
Techniques
Whether bottom fishing, jigging, trolling, popping, drifting, pitching live bait, or throwing flies, Capt. Matt has done it all and knows the best techniques to put fish in the boat!

Hey, I'm Captain Matt Hawksley

Sanibel, Verenigde Staten
Background
Capt. Matt has been catching fish in Southwest Florida since he could hold a fishing rod. As a 3rd generation Southwest Florida angler who has guided thousands of fishing trips in and around the waters of Sanibel, Captiva, and Ft. Myers, this captain has the experience necessary to put you on the fish of a lifetime. After years of partnering with biologists and naturalists to lead guided trips in the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Capt. Matt is also particularly knowledgeable about the local ecosystem and wildlife. So whether you're interested in catching your biggest saltwater fish, or you just want to enjoy a day on the water with family and friends, Capt. Matt will make sure your excursion is the highlight of your trip to southwest Florida!
Techniques
Whether bottom fishing, jigging, trolling, popping, drifting, pitching live bait, or throwing flies, Capt. Matt has done it all and knows the best techniques to put fish in the boat!

My Charter Listings

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Sanibel
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Trips vanaf US $500
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Captiva
 Directe bevestiging
Trips vanaf US $600

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George P.
Denver, CO
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Half day trip with Captain Matt

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing (PM) op Juli 19, 2022
I took my two sons and three college-age grandchildren on a half day trip with Captain Matt.ย  It was an extraordinary experience.ย ...
George P. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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George P. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Jeremy C.
Prairie Du Chien, WI
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Fishing with Matt

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing (AM) op April 3, 2022
We had an Amazing experience Shark Fishing with Captain Matt. Once we got to our spot he got us all setup and before too long...
Jeremy C. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Jeremy C. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Shawn A.
Belgrade, MT
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6 hour trip was perfect!

GECONTROLEERD   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Custom op Maart 11, 2022
We let Matt know that the boys wanted to catch a shark.ย  Boy did we!ย  Our middle son caught a 6โ€™ shark that weighed around...
Shawn A. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Shawn A. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Dustin R.
Lafayette, IN
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Great morning!

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing (AM) op Juni 1, 2022
Had a great first saltwater fishing experience with Matt. Our main goal was too just simply catch fish,ย  which we did. We...
Dustin R. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Dustin R. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Tim W.
Rose Hill, KS
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Highly recommend!

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing (AM) op Mei 16, 2022
First let me say that I have used many many fishing guides and Captain Matt is by far one of the best. He was on time, he knew...
Tim W. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Tim W. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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