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
Verified
Our Team
Matt R.
Captain
Megan R.
Other
Giovanni R.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(179 reviews)
Angler's choice
Haleiwa
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 179 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (195)
Fun Trip - Definitely Recommend
Fishing with Matthew
Couldn\u2019t reccomend more
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
87%
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Amy F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on July 17, 2025
Captain Matt & his son Gio were great! We told him we wanted to catch Mahi Mahi, and even though itโ€™s not the right time...
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Colton S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

North shore fishing, Oahu

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on November 3, 2025
ย  Matt was a great guy. He really worked hard all day for us to get on fish. He obviously really knows his trade. It just...
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Dorothy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Trip - Definitely Recommend

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on November 4, 2025
Had a great time catching a few fish and getting out on the boat with Captain Matt. Definitely recommend to others out there...
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Erica M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

30LB Mahi Mahi and tons of fun!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on October 26, 2025
Matt was absolutely awesome. Super professional and laid back at the same time. We caught Mahi mahi and tuna and he was so...
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Thao N. C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10/10 Playlist

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on August 22, 2025
Beautiful morning on the North Shore. Matt was very knowledgeable, punctual, and patient as the two of us are very beginner...
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