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
(208 reviews)
Haleiwa
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 208 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (236)
Brilliant Day
Brilliant Day
Such an awesome trip!
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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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Tyler F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing time, would book again

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on June 15, 2025
We took a 5-hr morning trip with Capt Matt and had a blast. Didnโ€™t catch any fish but didnโ€™t stop us from having a good...
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Christopher O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Canโ€™t beat the North Shore

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on February 13, 2026
Matt will be my go to guide for all fishing trips on the island. Fishing out of Haleiwa is the way to go. Not only do we always...
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Hunter K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Decent Captain

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on October 19, 2025
Matt was upfront about the fishing conditionsโ€ฆ hit or miss. We caught a handful of baitfish, then we got skunked. Unfortunately...
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Conor H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing adventure

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on March 16, 2026
We had such an amazing time! Captain was very helpful and understanding. Definitely would book again
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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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