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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Mark G.
Palatine, IL
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Fishing with Matt

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing (AM) op Juli 19, 2022
A 4 hour trip began at the pier, meeting Matt. Then off to get bait fish and a morning of fun and catching. Biggest challenge...
Mark G. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Mark G. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Chris W.
Downers Grove, IL
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A fantastic trip

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing (PM) op Maart 30, 2022
Great trip with Capt. Matt. Our granddaughter had a great time. Strongly recommend- very knowledgeable on habitat, fish, wildlife...
Chris W. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Chris W. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Jamalee J.
Kearney, NE
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Sightseeing and Fishing Trip!

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing (PM) op Januari 6, 2022
We had the best time with Captain Matt!ย  We saw dolphins, manatees and lots of amazing birds!ย  Loved learning about the island...
Jamalee J. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Jamalee J. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Doug D.
United States
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Awesome experience for our boys

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing (PM) op Juni 8, 2021
Captain Matt took us on an afternoon trip that was a great experience.ย  He was very patient with our boys.ย  On top of catching...
Doug D. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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Doug D. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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ANGELA R.
Saint Paul, MN
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Half day trip with Captain Matt

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing (PM) op Februari 20, 2022
Our family of novice fishers had an amazing experience with Capt Matt.ย  He was friendly, knowledgeable, incredibly helpful,...
ANGELA R. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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ANGELA R. raadt Capt Matt's Island Charters โ€“ Sanibel aan
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