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
78
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Ava Lynn Fishing Charters

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 78 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (110)
Highly recommend this charter for kids
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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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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Sarah W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish for everyone!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Mid - Morning) on August 4, 2024
We came during a very questionable week for weather. Captain Matt was very flexible and fit us in to be sure we were able to...
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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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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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Danny M.
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 (Morning) on April 5, 2025
Great trip, caught lots of fish and a great crew!
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