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
(161 reviews)
Angler's choice
Haleiwa
 6 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 161 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (165)
Not the full fishing experience
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Fishing with Matthew
+162
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
94%
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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Daniel C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome experience with great music!

VERIFIED   NEW  Beginners 9:30 AM on July 24, 2025
Matt and Gio provided an awesome first fishing experience while in Hawaii. The boat, the music and their engagement was appreciated....
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Brett B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish of a Lifetime

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on July 20, 2025
Captain Matt was great! Super communicative and it was smooth sailing. Got us on a 160lb+ ahi and is a hell of a fisherman....
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Rulon J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great local guide

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on June 2, 2025
Great local guide.ย  Very friendly. Easy conversation.ย  His son did a great job as first mate. Fishing was slow, but the captain...
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Sergio S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic Bite Right Before the New Year

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on December 28, 2024
Went out with Capt. Matt right before the new year and had an amazing trip. We started off the morning trolling and about 1...
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