V.I.P.-5 STAR-Family Friendly- # 1

4.9/5 (142 reviews)

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66-105 Haleiwa Road, Haleiwa, HI 96712, United States–

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V.I.P.-5 STAR-Family Friendly- # 1

4.9/5 (142)

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Meet the Captain

66-105 Haleiwa Road

Haleiwa, HI, United States

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Experience the Best Deep Sea Fishing on Oahu’s North Shore with Hawaii Whale Tale Tours

Looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure in Hawaii? Join Hawaii Whale Tale Tours, one of the top-rated Haleiwa fishing charters, for a day of excitement on the Pacific Ocean. Whether you’re new to fishing or an experienced angler, our deep sea fishing trips on Oahu are designed to create memories that last a lifetime.

Step aboard our fully equipped boat with Captain Matt, a seasoned North Shore fisherman who knows the waters around Haleiwa and beyond. You’ll target some of Hawaii’s most prized game fish, including Mahi Mahi (Dorado), Ono (Wahoo), Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), and Pacific Blue Marlin. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of Oahu’s coastline and the chance to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and seasonal humpback whales.

We supply everything you need for your charter: top-quality fishing gear, bait, and all required safety equipment. Cold drinks are also provided to keep you refreshed. Bring sun protection, snacks in non-glass containers, and a camera to capture your catch.

Important Passenger Information:
• No glass items are allowed on board for safety reasons.
• Bananas are not permitted.
• Feel free to bring snacks or meals in safe, non-glass packaging.

Whether booking a family-friendly fishing trip in Haleiwa, a North Shore deep sea fishing adventure, or chasing your dream of landing a Hawaiian big game fish, Hawaii Whale Tale Tours has you covered. Book today and make your time in Hawaii truly unforgettable! We specialize in custom charters for beginners to advanced anglers. This time of year we have live bait that we catch for bottom fishing and live bait fishing at the buoys. These are the five hour pelagic charters that take more time to catch the bait and make the 12 mile run to the buoys. Bottom fishing is closer to shore targeting snapper and jacks. The Sunset tour is just that enjoying the sunset while fishing. The longer charters= bigger fish. Aloha.

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Rating summary

4.9/5

out of 5 stars from 142 reviews

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Boat

4.9/5

Crew

5.0/5

Experience

4.9/5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

92%

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Johnson Bui

5.0

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unforgettable trip

Troll and bottom fish . Custom . on November 24, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children

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!

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November 27, 2025

Great trip and family come back again and lets do it again .

Wesley Atkinson-Smith

5.0

Verified

Targeted fish not biting, but made up for with a great captain and vines

Wahoo and Mahi trolling the ledge!! on August 14, 2025 • 5 adults

Me and my group of friends went on a 4 hour mahi mahi and wahoo trolling trip. Even though we were unlucky with our trolling, Captain Matt had us change to bottom fishing and guided us through the experience with patience and care. In the end, we ended up catching a 25lb green job fish with a 15lb green job fish right after. It was clear throughout the trip that Captain Matt wanted to ensure that our group had a good time and he absolutely did so thanks to his great vibes and decision making on the water. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a fishing charter of any experience level.

Response from Captain

August 15, 2025

thanks buddy you guys were easy going and easy to fish with the fish can sense the vibes and the proof is in the cooler . Tight lines safe sails.

Matthew Dryer

5.0

Verified

Great day out!

Troll and bottom fish . Custom . on July 17, 2025 • 4 adults

We (2 men (44) and out boys 2 (14) loved the expedition on the boat with Captain Matt! The communication was excellent from the original booking until the time we stepped off the boat, back on shore. We discussed the different options of the 4 hour excursion prior and made adjustments due to weather conditions, the day of. It was very apparent that Captain Matt had experience as both a boat driver & locator of fish. We all caught fish, but my two friends had never fished off shore and Capt. Matt walked through the casting process for them and they each enjoyed bringing up reef fish. You will enjoy your time with Capt. Matt.

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July 19, 2025

Matt was fun taking you guys fishing you guys did great and fun to fish with - tight lines and see you next time out .

Reghardt Van Rooyen

5.0

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Hooked up two Marlins!

Target Marlin and Wahoo! on November 25, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

Matt was great! He was communitive, ready to go when we arrived, made suggested adjustments based on conditions, and patient with us and my 11yr old son. We ultimately didn't catch anything meaningful, just some bottom fish, but hooked two very large (200lb+ 8'-10') Marlins; one line snapped and the other we fought for 1.5hrs, losing it only after the pole snapped next to the boat. Overall, very memorable trip!

Response from Captain

November 26, 2025

Very fun trip - marlins brake everything luckily they inspire us to keep on fishing . Good times on board thanks again .

Shawn Donohue

5.0

Verified

Couldn’t imagine a better trip for my wife and 10 and 12 year okd kiddos

Kids trip- for the little guys. on October 8, 2025 • 1 adult • 2 children

Captain Matt probided ab amazing trip for our family. We quickly snagged a nice sized Bonito, cruised by a Galapagos Shark thrashing around in a feeding frenzy and then hooked onto the first of FIVE gorgeous Magi Mahi’s. Captain Matt let the kids take the wheel on a couple trolls and knew where to go and how to make a very memorable experince. We will definetly be boasting to friends and family about tgis incredible experience and will be booking another trip next time we visit the North Shore.

Response from Captain

October 19, 2025

One of the best trips and co captains of the year good job on an epic fishing trip. See you next time out.

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Custom Fish tour w Dolphins-Sharks

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

2 Hour Trip

starts at 12:30 PM

US $600

Shared tour: 2 people

US $600

Shared tour: 2 people

Fishing + Sunset Cruise

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

2 Hour Trip

starts at 4:00 PM

US $450