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!
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(730 reviews)
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Honolulu
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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
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Angler rating
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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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Stephen S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun time out in the water

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip (8:30AM) on July 26, 2025
Didnโ€™t catch anything crazy big, but it was a fun time out on the water. step-son caught his first ocean fish so it made...
Stephen S. recommends Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing
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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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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 ...
Jennifer D. recommends Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing
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Seung K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew, clean boat, good fishing

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (7AM) on February 5, 2025
My son and I really enjoyed our short fishing trip with Captain Chris and Kaito. They were knowledgeable about local fish,...
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