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
150
Reviews
35
Fishing Reports
Verified
Our Team
Matt R.
Captain
Megan R.
Other
Giovanni R.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Lucky Lass Haleiwa Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(150 reviews)
Angler's choice
Haleiwa
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Mahi season
Mahi season
Jul 17, 2025 Haleiwa
Mahi season has just started. It's only going to get better this season heats up. I have plenty of open spots to get you out there on some light gear.
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Kids trips and mahis starting to show up
Kids trips and mahis starting to show up
Jul 10, 2025 Haleiwa
I still have plenty of kids trips open for the rest of the month which are great for a family and the mahi-mahi are starting to show up perfect for half days.
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Kids and beginners trips are the best in
Kids and beginners trips are the best in
Jun 18, 2025 Haleiwa
Summertime on Oahu means family vacations and memories to be had. A lot of people don't know. Jud, we have our roughest sea conditions during the summer. This being said, this is the perfect time to stay in shore and make family memories together catching the damn abundance of reef species we have available. Although these are not large fish, they are plentiful and abundant. Take advantage of one of our 3-hour trips to make memories for the family for a lifetime.
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Kids and beginners trips are the best in
Kids and beginners trips are the best in
Jun 18, 2025 Haleiwa
Summertime on Oahu means family vacations and memories to be had. A lot of people don't know. Jud, we have our roughest sea conditions during the summer. This being said, this is the perfect time to stay in shore and make family memories together catching the damn abundance of reef species we have available. Although these are not large fish, they are plentiful and abundant. Take advantage of one of our 3-hour trips to make memories for the family for a lifetime.
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New trip for the summer. Perfect for the
New trip for the summer. Perfect for the
May 27, 2025 Haleiwa
From June 1st to August 31st I will be offering family style fishing trips that are perfect for up two adults and two children. These are short trips that are perfect for younger kids that just want to catch something while you are in Hawaii.
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Been biting
Been biting
May 3, 2025 Haleiwa
Fish have been active on the bottom. But wind is picking up. May is the last of calmer waters.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 150 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (156)
Great fishing experience
Great trip!
Matt is great!
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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
90%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
86%
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Todd C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day on the water

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on May 29, 2025
Very knowledgeable.ย  Great guide for seasoned anglers and beginners.ย  We had a great time with Matt!
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Andrew M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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5 Hour Afternoon Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 12:00 PM on April 22, 2025
Boat, captain and all gear as advertised. Capt Matt very friendly guy. Boat is sufficient for 3 people. We did a 5 hour trolling...
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Joe L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip! Took a minute or two to warm up to the captain but once we did. It was good.

VERIFIED   Beginners 1:00 PM on March 2, 2025
Got to catch a tuna and see whales all in a 3 hour trip. Would do it again.
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Guy E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Solid N, Shore Captain

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day 6:00 AM on November 25, 2024
Had a great time fishing with Captain Matt. He will put you on the fish.ย  He knows where the fish are. He gave us a few options...
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James R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Fishing with Matthew

VERIFIED   Beginners 1:00 PM on June 16, 2025
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