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.
Our Team
Matt R.
Captain
Megan R.
Other
Giovanni R.
First mate
Chase F.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(225 reviews)
Haleiwa
 5 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 225 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (250)
Amazing time on the water!
Amazing time on the water!
Amazing time on the water!
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Angler rating
200
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
87%
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Andre C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing time on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  Beginners - 9:30 AM on June 29, 2026
We took the 3hr beginners trip and we had an amazing time! my biggest goal was for my 9yr old son to catch something and within...
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Lutz V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Absolutely unforgettable Day

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on May 29, 2026
โญโญโญโญโญ Absolutely world-class โ€“ caught an awesome Wahoo!We had an unforgettable day on the water with Captain Matthew.
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Edward D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip out Haleiwa

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on June 18, 2026
We did it all. Captain Matt worked for it, moving to find bait, drop, drift and troll. Fishing was slow, but we had...
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JD R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Relaxing and fun!

VERIFIED   NEW  Evening trip light gear inshore on June 8, 2026
My boyfriend and I got to catch a bunch of baraccuda! Matt and his team were super professional, welcoming, and helpful, making...
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Paul K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Matt and his first rate mate Chase

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on June 19, 2026
Great experience all around. Matt is friendly and welcoming, felt more like fishing with a buddy than a charter. First mate...
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