Charter Operator
Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii

Member since July 2019 Honolulu, United States
Background
Captain John Troutman has been a captain since 2005, but he's been fishing his whole life! The first captain license he obtained was from the Government of Japan. He moved to Hawaii in 2018, and transferred his license to become a US Coast Guard certified captain. A love for the water transferred over into his work life, too – he retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 27 years of honorable service, primarily in the Pacific where he served 20 years on Okinawa. His favorite thing about running charters is to watch his customers catch fish. Capt. John considers Hawaii to be one of the best places in the world to chase and catch Marlin, Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna. Even better, Hawaii is the most beautiful place to do it in! He can't wait to have you on board to discover this thrill of a lifetime for yourself.

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Honolulu, United States
Background
Captain John Troutman has been a captain since 2005, but he's been fishing his whole life! The first captain license he obtained was from the Government of Japan. He moved to Hawaii in 2018, and transferred his license to become a US Coast Guard certified captain. A love for the water transferred over into his work life, too – he retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 27 years of honorable service, primarily in the Pacific where he served 20 years on Okinawa. His favorite thing about running charters is to watch his customers catch fish. Capt. John considers Hawaii to be one of the best places in the world to chase and catch Marlin, Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna. Even better, Hawaii is the most beautiful place to do it in! He can't wait to have you on board to discover this thrill of a lifetime for yourself.
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(454 reviews)
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Honolulu
 Last booking: 47 minutes ago
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Trips from US $1,250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 454 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
79%
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Neale M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Big fish in a little time

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on February 28, 2026
Only a 4hr private trip for 3 of us, but what a great experience ! Early start (0545 at dock), a bit of a briefing from...
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Levi N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 stars for Five Star Fishing Charters

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (6am Start) on February 23, 2026
If youโ€™re looking for a deep sea sport fishing guide I highly recommend Five Star Fishing Charter!! Gabe and Teno led this...
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Kevin R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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THE BEST Fishing charter!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (11am Start) on December 29, 2025
Run dont walk to Five Star Fiahing!!ย  we did a trip yesterday with Gabe and Tino. Not only is this a skilled crew but they...
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Julia P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (6am Start) on October 1, 2025
We had an amazing time out on the water with Gabe and Ruben! From the moment we stepped aboard, they made us feel welcome and...
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Karen P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We caught a huge yellow fin tuna

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (11am Start) on January 27, 2026
we really enjoyed this trip, the guys did everything they could so that we could catch a fish. They told us that it had been...
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