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Get To Know Your Captain’s!

Long time Florida anglers, Capt. Matt Eckert & Capt. Eric McDonald offer the best fishing experience along the Southeast Florida Coast. They are both Co-Owners of the largest and highest rated Kayak Fishing Company in all of Florida DEEP BLUE Kayak Fishing, LLC and they have expanded into the boat charter world. Let’s face it, kayak fishing isn’t for everyone so they wanted to cover all aspects of fishing and offer trips for everyone and make DEEP BLUE a one stop for all of their customer fishing needs!

Capt. Matt Eckert

U.S.C.G Licensed Captain | Certified First Aid CPR AED By America Heart Association

Matt was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. He grew up fishing Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes. In 2008 he moved to Florida and quickly transitioned into the world of Saltwater fishing. Matt Captains the “SLAYesta” a 2020 Sportsman Open 212 (21ft). Matt has primarily fished from Pompano Beach all the way to Jupiter for the last 12 years. He guides nearly 300 charters a year…so it’s safe to say he knows these waters like the back of his hand.

Capt. Eric Mcdonald

U.S.C.G Licensed Captain | Certified First Aid CPR AED By America Heart Association

Eric is originally from Detroit, Michigan. He grew up fishing for Pike, Trout, Salmon and Walleye on the Great Lakes. In 2007 Eric left the cold and moved to sunny Florida. He has called Boynton Beach home for the last 13 years. The time he has spent fishing off the Southeast Coast of Florida can not be substituted. Eric Captains the ” Sawyer Mae” A 2015 Parker 2510 XLD WA (34ft).