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
(82 reviews)
Oak Island
 4 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 82 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (113)
Shark Fishing
Shark Fishing
Shark Fishing
+110
Angler rating
74
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Dmitry G.
Apex, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour offshore trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 13, 2022
Clean boat, experienced captain who helped us catch big fish. Highly recommend!
Dmitry G. recommends Ava Lynn Fishing Charters
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Tony B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Matt

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on August 11, 2022
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Cheryl S.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Disappointed

VERIFIED   Shark fishing on June 17, 2024
Was on a family trip, and very excited for this charter as it was something new for us to do a night trip and for sharks. I...
Cheryl S. does not recommend Ava Lynn Fishing Charters
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Austin K.
United States
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Matt

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 5, 2023
It wasnโ€™t a terrible trip but it wasnโ€™t a good one by any means. For starters he showed up 30 minutes late and then we...
Austin K. does not recommend Ava Lynn Fishing Charters
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Ronda D.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Disappointing Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on June 28, 2024
Captain and mate are nice, experienced but not good fishing on this trip.
Ronda D. does not recommend Ava Lynn Fishing Charters
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