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
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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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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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John K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Kidโ€™s Trip

VERIFIED   Kids trip (8am) on May 24, 2025
Thank you Captain Matt for a great trip for the kids. They really enjoyed catching the sharks.
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Douglas R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Matt

VERIFIED   Kids trip (2pm) on August 15, 2025
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David P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Shark fishing on July 31, 2025
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Michelle C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fabulous experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Mid - Morning) on April 5, 2025
Thank you Matt for a fabulous experience thank you
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