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
(88 reviews)
Oak Island
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 88 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (114)
Total Blast
Shark Fishing
Shark Fishing
+111
Angler rating
80
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4
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Ryan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Total Blast

VERIFIED   Shark fishing on October 4, 2025
we went out for the shark fishing trip last night and had a great time. Really fun company and amazing views of the sunset...
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Victoria J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trolling fun!

VERIFIED   Kids trip (11am) on August 17, 2025
Captain Matt was great! He helped the kids but also let them independently reel in their catches. We had a productive kids...
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Kevin R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ava Lynn Shark trip was amazing!

VERIFIED   Shark fishing on July 4, 2025
We went out for a 4hr night shark fishing trip and my son had the best time of his life. Captain called and warned us that...
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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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Robert K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   Kids trip (2pm) on August 30, 2025
Took our grandson we had such a great time beautiful weather.ย  Captain Matt and mate are really good with kids.ย  Had a blast.
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