Lucky Lass Haleiwa Charters

Lucky Lass Haleiwa Charters is a family-owned fishing company located in Haleiwa, Hawaii. It offers small intimate bottom fishing tours and trolling out of Haleiwa Harbor. Captain Matthew Ratoni can’t wait to get you hooked up on a fish off the famous North Shore Oahu. The captain offers a different charter fishing experience than most North Shore charters, allowing you to target rarely sought-after trophy fish. Join him aboard and have a fishing trip to remember!

Your adventure will take place on the captain’s 20’ Shamrock offshore sport fishing boat. It runs on a 135 HP diesel inboard engine, uses modern navigation electronics, and can accommodate up to 3 anglers. The boat is also equipped with outriggers and a livewell and features a multimedia system and an ice-box. Just please note that we allowed three guests, but the weight limit is 600 lbs.

Captain Matthew uses both light and heavy tackle and offers bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, as well as drift fishing. The wide choice of species you can fish for includes Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Green Jobfish, Rainbow Runner, Bluefin and Giant Trevally, Wahoo, and many more. You’re allowed to keep the fish you catch and you’re welcome to bring kids on the boat.

The captain will take care of all the fishing rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. If you choose to keep your catch, he can also clean it and fillet it for you at no extra fee. Before you start the trip, just be sure to have some snacks, drinks, and your fishing licenses. Please note that there is a 5% state tax and 3% harbor tax that is not included in the price.

Lucky Lass Haleiwa Charters and Captain Matthew are waiting for you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Evening trip light gear inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $550
    Do you want to enjoy the sunset and relax on a perfect trip for two or small family, only to be interrupted by a line going off? This is that trip. It is not made for the hardcore anglers more geared to people that want to enjoy the scenery and catch a fish or two. Come enjoy the veiw and unwind with your favorite beverage aboard the lucky lass.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Trevally (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Trevally
    Jobfish (Green)
    Green Jobfish
  • Private trip
    Mid morning kid friendly
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    US $550
    Do you have young children, or have little to no experience. This is the trip for you. The quick trip is not a big game trip but focuses more on the inside catching smaller and more abundant fish. The tactics used are light trolling and light gear bottom fishing. This is primarily a catch and release trip and all other fish is kept by the captain or crew. So if you want to get on the water and try a small fishing trip in Hawaii look with us and we'd be happy to take you aboard.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Jack (African Pompano)
    African Pompano Jack
    Rainbow Runner
    Rainbow Runner
    Trevally (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Trevally
    Jobfish (Green)
    Green Jobfish
  • Private trip
    Morning kid friendly
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $550
    Do you have young children, or have little to no experience. This is the trip for you. The quick trip is not a big game trip but focuses more on the inside catching smaller and more abundant fish. The tactics used are light trolling and light gear bottom fishing. This is primarily a catch and release trip and all other fish is kept by the captain or crew. So if you want to get on the water and try a small fishing trip in Hawaii look with us and we'd be happy to take you aboard.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Jack (African Pompano)
    African Pompano Jack
    Rainbow Runner
    Rainbow Runner
    Trevally (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Trevally
    Jobfish (Green)
    Green Jobfish
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $650
    This trip offers a half day experience on the North Shore of Oahu out of the Haleiwa harbor. Being that we are in the middle of the ocean and conditions change daily we offer a multitude of different experiences in this trip. When the water is calm we offer some excellent bottom fishing that includes many different species such as Ulua, blue fin Trevally, and uku. When the conditions are too rough to bottom fish we offer a near shore pelagic troll that includes mahi-mahi, wahoo, and tuna.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Jack (African Pompano)
    African Pompano Jack
    Rainbow Runner
    Rainbow Runner
    Trevally (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Trevally
    Jobfish (Green)
    Green Jobfish
  • Private trip
    Afternoon halfday inshore fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $650
    Are you a novice or beginner? This is the trip for you. Because of tradewinds and ruffer afternoon waters we stay on the inside targeting near shore fish. We aviod the big wind swells and chop by hugging the coast and troll light lines and basically just enjoy a light action trip. If weather remains calm we can try for summer time pelagic fish but that will be discussed with the capt the day before.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Jack (African Pompano)
    African Pompano Jack
    Rainbow Runner
    Rainbow Runner
    Trevally (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Trevally
    Jobfish (Green)
    Green Jobfish
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $800
    A 7-hour fishing trip is the same as a 5-hour fishing trip. The only difference is this trip ends at 1:00 p.m. instead of 11:00 a.m. Some pelagic fish you may catch while trolling include Mahi, Ono, and tuna to name a few. Customers may take home a portion of their catch based on the size and species.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Jack (African Pompano)
    African Pompano Jack
    Rainbow Runner
    Rainbow Runner
    Trevally (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Trevally
    Jobfish (Green)
    Green Jobfish
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FAQs about Lucky Lass Haleiwa Charters

Lucky Lass Haleiwa Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Evening trip light gear inshore (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Mid morning kid friendly (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Morning kid friendly (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Afternoon halfday inshore fishing (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Lucky Lass Haleiwa Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Lucky Lass Haleiwa Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Caught morning of when available )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No cut over 50lb )

Lucky Lass Haleiwa Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (Bottom fishing)
  • Offshore Fishing (Nearshore pelagic tours)
  • Reef Fishing

Lucky Lass Haleiwa Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Lucky Lass Haleiwa Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Jobfish (Green)
  • Ladyfish
  • Rainbow Runner
  • Trevally (Bluefin)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Matthew Ratoni
Haleiwa, Hawaii, United States
15 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
101 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since January 2022
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Enjoy Hawaii's charming waters and have a wonderful experience chasing many top-class species. Captain Matthew has got everything to make your trip unforgettable!
Our Team
Matt R.
Captain
Megan R.
Other
Giovanni R.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack (African Pompano) African Pompano Jack

Boat specs

Shamrock (Sportfishing) originally built in 1984. Powered by a 155HP Cummins 4bt engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Bottom fishing
Offshore Fishing
Nearshore pelagic tours
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught morning of when available
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No cut over 50lb

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
from 7 years up
You Keep Catch
Quick trip no, 1/2 25lb whole fish 3/4 35lb whole
Crew Keeps Catch
Any fish over 50lbs and all quick trips an evening
Catch and Release Allowed
On select fish

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (98)
Great experience!
Captain knows his stuff
Great trip!
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Angler rating
89
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
86%
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Daniel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best time of my life

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on November 13, 2023
Wasn’t sure what we would be getting ourselves into when we booked. Neither my wife nor I had fished in the ocean before....
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Kerry L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on March 24, 2024
Our first scheduled trip was rescheduled due to weather. Captain Matt notified us ahead of time to report the type of weather...
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Darren A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Mid morning kid friendly on April 21, 2024
Captain Matt was very communicative before our trip and made sure we understood what type of fishing we should expect. Our...
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Amanda D.
Marysville, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on May 2, 2023
Scheduled a half-day trip with Capt. Matt on the Lucky Lass.  The whole experience was amazing!  Capt. Matt touched bases...
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Chris C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful Trip

VERIFIED   Evening trip light gear inshore on July 23, 2023
I just wanted to thank Captain Matt for a most wonderful evening fishing outing on July 23. The trip was slated primarily for...
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