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

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(193 reviews)
Angler's choice
Haleiwa
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 193 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (209)
another bucket list fish done
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What a Memory!
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Angler rating
171
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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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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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Ryan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on January 22, 2026
This charter you get a little of everything! Great captain, he can actually hold a conversation with you! You get to see whales...
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Kevin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on December 28, 2025
Checked in with us day prior and answered any questions we had. Left early morning of to try and beat boat traffic
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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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Skye O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing time

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on August 24, 2025
Was my first ever fishing charter and first time fishing in salt water. Matt was super awesome. Told me everything I needed...
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