Welcome to Playing Catch Charters! Here, you will find family-friendly fishing and experienced charters of top quality in the Emerald Coast. Playing Catch Charters prides itself on safety measures and knowing how to provide excellent services and memories to all clients.

Captain Matt is a local native of Okaloosa County and has been fishing the pristine waters of Northwest Florida his entire life. He offers inshore and nearshore private fishing charters for groups of up to 6 occupants, as well as crab island excursions, dolphin tours, catch and release trips, and sunset cruises.

At Playing Catch, you can expect a comfortable ride on board the 2019 23’ Sportsman Masters. To include a top-of-the-line Garmin GPS and Fish Finder, Minn Kota Spot-Lock Trolling motor, T-top for shade, onboard port-a-potty upon request, premium sound system, dual 25 gallon live wells, extra large fish box, and room for you to bring your cooler for your food/drinks of choice. 

When on board Playing Catch, you can expect a variety of species, including but not limited to Speckled Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Bonito, Mahi, Scamp, and Grouper. Remember that targeted fish depend upon designated state and local seasons.

Playing Catch Charters provides all bait, tackle, life preservers, fuel, licensing, and fish cleaning!