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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Our Team
Chris R.
Captain
Gabe D.
Captain
Dominico "Nico" D.
First mate
Dallas B.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(417 reviews)
Angler's choice
Honolulu
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 417 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (486)
Fish on!!
awesome time
Captain Gabe and 1st Mate Tino were great and knowledgeable but fish weren\u2019t biting that day.
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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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Marisa P.
Lathrop, CA
Bad
1.7 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (6am Start) on April 22, 2021
I wish I could give a better review. Fish finder equipment was not working. It was a wasted trip.
Marisa P. does not recommend Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii
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Kimberly D.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   December 26, 2022
The charter operator canceled 8 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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