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
(436 reviews)
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Honolulu
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 436 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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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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Dave H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 6, 2021
Dave H. recommends Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii
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Jim T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (6am Start) on July 1, 2021
Jim T. recommends Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii
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Joy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (11am Start) on June 29, 2021
Joy B. recommends Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii
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Ryan P.
Harvey, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (6am Start) on May 24, 2021
Ryan P. recommends Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii
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Roberta F.
Marlboro, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 9, 2021
Roberta F. recommends Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii
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