From the deck

Tarpon, snook, redfish and offshore catches from real trips out of Holmes Beach. Every photo is a client and a fish caught on these waters.

Three anglers cradling a large tarpon in clear Gulf water
A heavy snook held boatside on an inshore trip
Four permit landed in a single day
An angler with a kingfish caught offshore
Captain Matt's tower boat anchored on the flats at sunset
Two tarpon landed and released along the beach
A bull redfish caught on the flats
Leadering a tarpon at the side of the boat
Offshore sport fishing in the Gulf of Mexico
A trophy speckled trout from the grass flats
A tarpon boatside during the peak summer migration
A pair of anglers with a kingfish offshore

What anglers say

“I have been fishing with Matt Ercoli for about 15 years. I think he is the best tarpon guide in Florida.”
Craig M.
“What a day. We caught so many massive kingfish, grouper and snapper. The boat was solid, dry, stable and versatile.”
Chris P.
“You will not find a better or more personable guide. Capt. Matt gives the extra effort on every trip.”
Kevin S.
“He took me and two of my children, ages 10 and 14. My kids liked him right away and we had a great day on the water.”
Jeff F.
“He knew exactly what he was doing. We saw a lot of tarpon and hooked into a giant. An awesome day.”
Janet P.
“We went inshore and caught enough trout, black drum and flounder to feed eight people.”
Brugun