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
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
 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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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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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   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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Justin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great morning on the water!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on November 9, 2024
Capt. Matt put us on the fish! Went early November for some bull reds and he knew right where to go and got us hooked up quick....
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Jason B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First family fishing trip

VERIFIED   Kids trip (11am) on October 27, 2024
The Ava Lynn charter trip was awesome..Captain Matt was very nice and down to earth. He helped out the whole family any way...
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Bob K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect trip

VERIFIED   Kids trip (11am) on August 22, 2024
I couldnโ€™t have been happier with Captain Matt and his crew. The boat was very accommodating. We had a party of 6 varying...
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