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
 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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Christopher H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing

VERIFIED   Afternoon on August 8, 2025
We had a blast going out and doing some shark fishing.ย  Captain and crew were great hosts! We will be return customers.
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Joseph S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommend this charter for kids

VERIFIED   Kids trip (2pm) on July 30, 2025
The kids had a great time on their first fishing charter. The captain was very knowledgeable of the waterway, and where the...
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Kristina M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nighttime shark fishing

VERIFIED   Shark fishing on July 28, 2025
WOW we had so much fun and a first for most of us!!ย  The evening 7 -11pm was absolutely beautiful and the capt and his partner...
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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   Half Day Trip (Mid - Morning) on September 24, 2025
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