Captain
Matt Gelet

Member since July 2022 Oak Island, United States
Background
Captain Matt Gelet is an experienced fisherman who's based in North Carolina. He's ready to take you out on the water and put you on the fish for a great time.
Techniques
Trolling and live bait

Hey, I'm Captain Matt Gelet

Oak Island, United States
Background
Captain Matt Gelet is an experienced fisherman who's based in North Carolina. He's ready to take you out on the water and put you on the fish for a great time.
Techniques
Trolling and live bait

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(69 reviews)
Oak Island
 6 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 69 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (97)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Courtney H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Such a fun, family friendly experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Kids trip (2pm) on May 24, 2025
Matt and his deck hand, also Matt, were awesome and very patient with our two younger boys, 9 & 5! The boys were so excited...
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Jacob H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Matt

VERIFIED   Kids trip (8am) on August 12, 2024
We recently had the pleasure of spending three hours on a fishing charter with Captain Matt, and it was an unforgettable experience!...
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Tammy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with professionals

VERIFIED   Kids trip (11am) on June 11, 2024
The day was gorgeous. The captain called us the day before the trip and took the time to ask the right questions about our...
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Tara N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family Fun with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Mid - Morning) on August 10, 2024
We went out the day after a tropical depression had come through and caused flooding. Even though this affected the type of...
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Jared P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 Hour Afternoon Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (Mid - Morning) on May 28, 2025
Thank you Capt. Matt and 1st mate Matt! We had a great time. The kids enjoyed the boat and catching sharks. Will definitely...
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