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
(76 reviews)
Oak Island
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 76 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (107)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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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   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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Erick T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome family friendly trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on August 7, 2024
Captain Matt was fantastic, can’t recommend him enough. I took my kids and niece on this trip. He was super patient with...
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Joe O.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Kids trip

VERIFIED   Kids trip (8am) on June 2, 2025
This was my kids 1st trip out on a boat. Captain Matt and 1st Mate Matt were excellent.  They had the knowledge and even though...
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DeCarlo S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED   Kids trip (11am) on September 1, 2024
I must say we had a heck of a time. Captain Matt and Ian were amazing. The boat (Ava Lynn) was beautiful and clean. We took...
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ROBERT V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (Mid - Morning) on July 7, 2025
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