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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Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(730 reviews)
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Honolulu
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $495

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 730 reviews
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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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Phillip J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Donovan and Kaito are awesome

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (12PM) on March 25, 2025
My 13 year old son and I did the two hour bottom fishing trip. Donovan, Kaito, and the boat were all great. Caught a large...
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David A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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 Rick

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip (11AM) on July 14, 2025
Laid back and fun fishing experience!ย  Very relaxing and we caught a few!
David A. recommends Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing
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James K.
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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Success!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (1:30PM) on July 1, 2025
This was my familyโ€™s first fishing charter and we had a great time, including my two sons (5yo and 3yo). We caught several...
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Edward N.
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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Awesome time for the kids!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (11AM) on June 16, 2025
Took my sons and nephew and all of them caught fish.ย  One even caught an Octopus which was the highlight of the trip. Would...
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Maycey L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Book this charter!!!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (6:15AM) on May 20, 2025
Me and my friends had a beautiful morning on the water, was a great way to wake up and start moving. Captain Donovan was funny,...
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