Captain
Rick Johnson

Member since December 2020 Honolulu, United States
Background
Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing has been operating and guiding in Hawai’i for over two decades. We welcome you to share in the experiences found only here our beautiful blue pacific waters. We hope to share the spirit of these islands as well as a taste of the bounty hidden beneath her sun-soaked surface. Our Ohana “family” graciously invites you to join us for a personalized fishing experience along Oahu’s famous south shore. Enjoy the picturesque Waikiki skyline as we hunt for the fish, or fish-story, that will leave memories to last you a lifetime. Let’s go Holoholo!

Hey, I'm Captain Rick Johnson

Honolulu, United States
Background
Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing has been operating and guiding in Hawai’i for over two decades. We welcome you to share in the experiences found only here our beautiful blue pacific waters. We hope to share the spirit of these islands as well as a taste of the bounty hidden beneath her sun-soaked surface. Our Ohana “family” graciously invites you to join us for a personalized fishing experience along Oahu’s famous south shore. Enjoy the picturesque Waikiki skyline as we hunt for the fish, or fish-story, that will leave memories to last you a lifetime. Let’s go Holoholo!
Anglers Choice
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(730 reviews)
Angler's choice
Honolulu
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $495

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 730 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (580)
Great fishing experience!
Success!
Success!
+577
Angler rating
632
67
18
5
5
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
82%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 730 reviews
James R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Saved our day! The whole family had a blast!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (8:30AM) on April 26, 2025
So we had booked our charter for 8:30 AM, and after a whole week of events in Waikiki for some reason, my brain had us booked...
James R. recommends Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
  Rick Johnson Captain replied

Chris M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unforgettable Fishing Adventure, Highly Recommend!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (9:30AM) on February 8, 2025
Our fishing experience was absolutely awesome! From start to finish, everything exceeded expectations. The captain and deckhand...
Chris M. recommends Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Rick Johnson Captain replied

Jeremiah D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful Time on the Water

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (4PM) on August 13, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our fishing excursion with Kaito and Hannah. They took us to some spots with beautiful views and we caught...
Jeremiah D. recommends Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Rick Johnson Captain replied

Cody W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (11AM) on August 13, 2024
I had an incredible time fishing with Captain Hannah and the First Mate! From the moment we stepped on board, it was clear...
Cody W. recommends Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Rick Johnson Captain replied

Scott S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip (1:30PM) on July 16, 2025
I was looking for a charter that would be kid friendly. My son is eleven and never been out fishing on the ocean previously....
Scott S. recommends Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Rick Johnson Captain replied