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
82
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Ava Lynn Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(82 reviews)
Oak Island
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 82 reviews
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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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Patrick C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

KIDS LOVED THE EXPERIENCE

VERIFIED   Afternoon on December 28, 2024
Captain and 1st mate were great to everyone, kept the hooks baited and lines in the water all the time and told some great...
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ROBERT V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Mid - Morning) on July 7, 2025
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Kevin V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Mid - Morning) on June 3, 2025
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Lauren L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great for kids!

VERIFIED   Kids trip (11am) on December 30, 2024
Captain Matt is so patient with kids!ย  He mad our NYE memorable with fish perfect for my 7 year old to catch.
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Dustin A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Absolutely loved this charter!!!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 19, 2024
Boat is roomy, crew is amazing and the knowledge of the area was astonishing!! Looking forward to the next trip we already...
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