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: 4 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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Josh H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Relaxing, Friendly and Helpful!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (8:30AM) on August 16, 2025
Hannah and Kaito were absolutely awesome from the get-go! Super friendly and easy to chat with, quick to action, and professional....
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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   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....
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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   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...
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James K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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