Captain
Matthew Ratoni

Member since January 2022 Haleiwa, United States
Background
Enjoy Hawaii's charming waters and have a wonderful experience chasing many top-class species. Captain Matthew has got everything to make your trip unforgettable!
Techniques
Everyday is different in Hawaii so you have to be adaptive and able to fish for what's biting. In Hawaii as captain's consider ourselves Swiss army knives with multiple tools to catch fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Matthew Ratoni

Haleiwa, United States
Background
Enjoy Hawaii's charming waters and have a wonderful experience chasing many top-class species. Captain Matthew has got everything to make your trip unforgettable!
Techniques
Everyday is different in Hawaii so you have to be adaptive and able to fish for what's biting. In Hawaii as captain's consider ourselves Swiss army knives with multiple tools to catch fish.
Anglers Choice
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Our Team
Matt R.
Captain
Megan R.
Other
Giovanni R.
First mate
Chase F.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(206 reviews)
Angler's choice
Haleiwa
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 206 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (232)
FISH ON!!
Perfect for my son!
Perfect for my son!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
87%
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Oliver B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Matt was Awesome

VERIFIED   NEW  Beginners 1:00 PM on March 2, 2026
We did the 3 hour โ€œbeginnerโ€ trip and despite not catching any fish, we still had lots of fun cruising around with Matt...
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Marlon M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on November 29, 2025
We had a great trip with Captain Matthew! He located several tuna schools, but unfortunately none of them wanted to bite. On...
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Jim S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Plenty of Action

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on August 23, 2025
I took my adult son out fishing when we were in Hawaii to drop him off for school.ย  We wanted to get out and have some action.ย ...
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Steve W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fresh Catch of the day

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on July 23, 2025
The Captain of the Lucky Lass was very professional and explained the planned charter. He called me the night before and give...
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Jacinda O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect for my son!

VERIFIED   NEW  Beginners - 9:30 AM on March 17, 2026
tThis trip was a great first time at sea advebture for my 11 year old. Captain Matt snd his son were very helpful. As a bonus...
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