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!

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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!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(744 reviews)
Honolulu
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $495

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 744 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (593)
Great Afternoon
Earlier bird got the dang worm!!!
Family Fun!
+590
Angler rating
642
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
82%
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Caroline A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Absolutely best charter ever!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (8:30AM) on June 14, 2025
Went for my bestieโ€™s birthday as a surprise and we had a great time with Capt Rick and Kaito. They were super friendly, knowledgable,...
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Seth B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Earlier bird got the dang worm!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip (6:15AM) on October 11, 2025
Was on the fish immediately and stayed on em for the trip captain was awesome hands on and great conversations were had between...
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Adam W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with lots of action

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip (6:15AM) on October 1, 2025
This was a really good trip if you just want to catch fish. We didnโ€™t catch anything big, but we caught a lot of fish in...
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Jackie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun fishing

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (8:30AM) on June 9, 2025
Zach and Sophia were great. They were attentive and helpful, providing great tips to enhance our experience today. We caught...
Jackie S. recommends Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing
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Jennifer D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First Timer

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (6:15AM) on June 30, 2025
This was my first ocean fishing trip!ย  Captain Rick and first mate Taiko were amazing!ย  We caught different species of fish.ย ...
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