V.I.P.-5 STAR-Family Friendly #1 !
Experience authentic deep sea fishing on Oahu's North Shore with Hawaii Whale Tale Tours. Join Captain Matt, a seasoned Haleiwa fisherman with 23 years of experience, for a hands-on, owner-operated private fishing adventure targeting Mahi Mahi, Ono (Wahoo), Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), Skipjack Tuna, and Pacific Blue Marlin. Enjoy breathtaking North Shore coastline views and the chance to encounter dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, and seasonal humpback whales (Oct-Mar) — hear them sing live on our hydrophone — all while fishing Hawaii's rich offshore waters.
What to Expect
This is a captain owned and operated charter focused on providing a one of a kind fishing experience. Captain Matt runs every trip personally and is committed to putting you on fish while keeping the experience safe, enjoyable, and memorable for everyone.
- Top-quality rods, reels, bait, and safety equipment provided
- Small-group setting (max 6 guests; 4 recommended for comfort)
- Hands-on fishing experience for all skill levels
Trip Options:
2-hour (short & scenic), 4–5 hour (best for pelagic fish), bottom fishing (reef species), and sunset tours (great views, lighter fishing). Longer trips = better chance at bigger fish.
Catch Policy (Please Read Carefully)
Hawaii Whale Tale Tours operates as both a charter and a working fishing vessel.
Catch is primarily retained by the captain. If you would like fish to take home, you may purchase your catch at market price. Fish cleaning is time-intensive and only available if pre-arranged and time permits. Select catches may be shared at the captain's discretion.
Guest guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip for everyone:
No glass containers or bananas on board. Bring sun protection, snacks, and drinks.
Respectful behavior is expected at all times.
Gratuity is customary and appreciated for great service
Ages: 7+ for 5-hr trips; 5+ for shorter trips (contact captain).
Return guests may receive a discount.
Experience authentic deep sea fishing on Oahu's North Shore with Hawaii Whale Tale Tours. Join Captain Matt, a seasoned Haleiwa fisherman with 23 years of experience, for a hands-on, owner-operated private fishing adventure targeting Mahi Mahi, Ono (Wahoo), Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), Skipjack Tuna, and Pacific Blue Marlin. Enjoy breathtaking North Shore coastline views and the chance to encounter dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, and seasonal humpback whales (Oct-Mar) — hear them sing live on our hydrophone — all while fishing Hawaii's rich offshore waters.
What to Expect
This is a captain owned and operated charter focused on providing a one of a kind fishing experience. Captain Matt runs every trip personally and is committed to putting you on fish while keeping the experience safe, enjoyable, and memorable for everyone.
- Top-quality rods, reels, bait, and safety equipment provided
- Small-group setting (max 6 guests; 4 recommended for comfort)
- Hands-on fishing experience for all skill levels
Trip Options:
2-hour (short & scenic), 4–5 hour (best for pelagic fish), bottom fishing (reef species), and sunset tours (great views, lighter fishing). Longer trips = better chance at bigger fish.
Catch Policy (Please Read Carefully)
Hawaii Whale Tale Tours operates as both a charter and a working fishing vessel.
Catch is primarily retained by the captain. If you would like fish to take home, you may purchase your catch at market price. Fish cleaning is time-intensive and only available if pre-arranged and time permits. Select catches may be shared at the captain's discretion.
Guest guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip for everyone:
No glass containers or bananas on board. Bring sun protection, snacks, and drinks.
Respectful behavior is expected at all times.
Gratuity is customary and appreciated for great service
Ages: 7+ for 5-hr trips; 5+ for shorter trips (contact captain).
Return guests may receive a discount.
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Awesome day on the water with Captain Matt! We caught a bunch of skipjack (aku) and yellowfin tuna, hooked up on several more, and even had some sharks in the mix. Plenty of action throughout the trip. Matt knew exactly where to find the fish, was great to spend the day with, and made the whole experience a blast. Highly recommend!
Mahalo nui loa, Conor! It was a real pleasure having you aboard for the VIP pelagic trip — a beautiful morning on the water off Haleiwa. Glad you had a great time. We'd love to fish with you again next time you're on Oahu. Tight lines! — Capt. Matt
Captain Matt delivered a fantastic day on the water. We were lucky enough to watch whales breaching right off the boat, which alone would have made the trip memorable. On top of that, he put us right on the fish and that is saying nothing of the gorgeous scenery. We caught several and landed one big keeper uku that ended up making some incredible tacos later that night. Matt clearly knows these waters and works hard to get you on fish, but he also keeps the whole experience relaxed and fun. Great captain, great local knowledge, and a memorable day for our family. Highly recommend booking with him if you want the full Hawaii fishing experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks for the review! It was great having you on the boat. Glad the fish made good tacos for you.
Captain Matt is an amazing captain, he definitely knows what he is doing. He is full of knowledge and doesnt mind sharing. We were a party of four(two adults and two kids). We knew it’s fishing and not catching, not a guarantee that we will catch fish. He did not waste time to get us on the fish. He was very thoughtful/mindful of our 11yo and 9yo. Both of our kids were abled to reel in a mahi mahi each. We saw some dolphins, lots of flying fish and some sharks feeding. We had hooked up with something big, but it got away. At the end of our trip he cleaned and filet our fish, we’re having fish tacos tonight. Now we have stories to share with friends and family thanks to Captain Matt. This is by far the best fishing charter we’ve been on so far on the islands. We will book him again the next time we return. Thank you so much!
Great trip and family come back again and lets do it again .
We had a great time with Capt Matt. He was very friendly and we didn’t lose anyone. We even caught a couple of fish where we all got to be involved in the process. Super fun energetic attitude with great knowledge of the game
Thanks guys good having you on the boat come back soon good crew.
we arrived a few days after the historic rains that turned the ocean into a chocolate soup. inspite of it, we went iut and were able to see a whale breaching many times. Matt was very knowledgeable about whales and this was a main reasons my daughters wanted to go on the boat. missiona accomplished for them. We had a ten foot shark come next to our boat as well. The weather seemed to worsen while out and as a result, we chose to come in a little early. We will definitely use Matt when we come back and will refer him to our friends. Thank you!
Yes buddy sorry was rough out its that time of year come back this summer.
FAQs about V.I.P.-5 STAR-Family Friendly #1 !
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- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well Our primary style of fishing is live bait.
- Outriggers
- Ice box Bottled water provided.
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (our primary fishing style we also do trolling.)
- Lures (Lots of trolling when windy or no bait at the area)
- Catch cleaning & filleting ($50 processing fee. It takes time after the trip.)
- Drinks (bottled water)
- Fishing license (You're required to buy one; message Captain.)
- Nearshore fishing (Based on ocean conditions.)
- Offshore fishing (Based on ocean conditions.)
- Reef fishing (bottom fishing close to shore.)
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Hogfish
- Jobfish (Green)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Trevally (Giant)
- Tuna (Albacore)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
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