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
88
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Ava Lynn Fishing Charters

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 88 reviews
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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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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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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.ย  They had the knowledge and even though...
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Dan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Matt

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (Mid - Morning) on September 24, 2025
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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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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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