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Matt Gorman
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Matt Gorman

Haleiwa, United States
10+ reviews
Deep Sea is a professional owner-operated boat. We care about great catches and safe and memorable experiences. We cater our charters to our customers. Our expertise is finding open ocean pelagic species. No experience is necessary to have a great time. As your captain, I have a lifetime of ocean experience. I started working on charter boats for tips at nine years old. I have over two decades of experience fishing out of Haleiwa. I learned the do's and don'ts of charter fishing from some of the original Haleiwa charter boat captains. Rough seas happen but for the Deep Sea, they aren't a problem.

Charter

Rating

4.6
19 reviews
4.5
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

All reviews (19)

Showing 1 – 5 of 19 reviews
  • Bryan Degarmo
    Bryan Degarmo
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    what an experience

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Capt. Matt shared his broad knowledge of the water, the pelagics and had us on fish in no time. Matts deck hand Ashton, was the hardest working young man and was super accommodating to my wife and I during our awesome trip. would definitely fish with those 2 again.

    Reported catch:
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Skipjack Tuna
    Response from Captain

    thanks it was a pleasure to fish with such a solid agler.

  • Darrin Mitchell
    Darrin Mitchell
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    So glad we made the trip

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    capt. Matt and deckmate Ashton were top notch. We caught Shibi and Ocu tuna. I would definitely recommend booking them any chance you get!

  • Jeff Salin
    Jeff Salin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Awesome trip

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    Matt and Ashton were awesome. They knew where to find the fish. If you are looking for a super fancy boat with koa wood and a place to rest, this boat is not for you. If you want to catch fish and have a great day, this boat is for you!! Very generous with the amountof fish that they gave us afterwards. highly recommend fishing with them.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Skipjack Tuna
  • Dudley Britt
    Dudley Britt
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    knowledgeable captain

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults

    great trip

  • Adam Hymas
    Adam Hymas
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    4 of us had a great full day trip! Captain Matt was professional and really worked hard for us...he truly wants to make the fishermen happy. He knows his stuff and I would highly recommend, especial ly for fisherman that are serious about getting into fish.

    Reported catch:
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo

Real catches shared by our community

  • Deep Sea Sportfishing Hawaii
    Deep Sea Sportfishing HawaiiHaleiwa, HI
    Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Branden G.
    Branden G.
    Captain Matt will catch Tuna even if its a slow day, he will even go the extra mile to try to ensure you leave happy
  • Deep Sea Sportfishing Hawaii
    Deep Sea Sportfishing HawaiiHaleiwa, HI
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Yellowfin Tuna on a sunny day at the dock, with several more fish arranged on a green mat.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Darrin M.
    Darrin M.
    capt. Matt and deckmate Ashton were top notch. We caught Shibi and Ocu tuna. I would definitely recommend booking them any chance you get!
  • Deep Sea Sportfishing Hawaii
    Deep Sea Sportfishing HawaiiHaleiwa, HI
    Multiple mahi-mahi and tuna arranged on a blue dockside fish-cleaning mat beside a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jeff S.
    Jeff S.
    Matt and Ashton were awesome. They knew where to find the fish. If you are looking for a super fancy boat with koa wood and a place to rest, this boat is not for you. If you want to catch fish and have a great day, this boat is for you!! Very generous with the amountof fish that they gave us afterwards. highly recommend fishing with them.
  • Deep Sea Sportfishing Hawaii
    Deep Sea Sportfishing HawaiiHaleiwa, HI
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Bonito while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Miah E.
    Miah E.
    Very responsive, informative, good people!
  • Deep Sea Sportfishing Hawaii
    Deep Sea Sportfishing HawaiiHaleiwa, HI
    Four anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Yellowfin Tuna at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Adam H.
    Adam H.
    4 of us had a great full day trip! Captain Matt was professional and really worked hard for us...he truly wants to make the fishermen happy. He knows his stuff and I would highly recommend, especial ly for fisherman that are serious about getting into fish.
  • Deep Sea Sportfishing Hawaii
    Deep Sea Sportfishing HawaiiHaleiwa, HI
    Angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Skipjack Tuna
    Alexandre C.
    Alexandre C.
    We had a lovely fishing day with tunas, Ono and a Marlin at the end. Amazing crew and a very experienced captain. I can’t wait to do it again.
  • Deep Sea Sportfishing Hawaii
    Deep Sea Sportfishing HawaiiHaleiwa, HI
    Two freshly caught fish, likely Mahi Mahi, stored on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing the day's catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    John C.
    John C.
    The captains and crews experience was one of the best we’ve ever had. As fishing was hit or miss if you ever catch anything, this crew did not do what the rest of the fleet was doing, scouted the best fishing area even though it was not what everyone else was doing and put us on the fish. He scouted the day before and it was obvious that this was not just a job but their passion to fish as most anglers. When talking to other boat captains it was clear Deep Sea Fishing was our choice. We hooked up to 7 fish and landed 5. Mostly amazing skipjacks but included the largest blue marlin I’ve ever seen at 100” and well over 200lbs. And if that wasn’t enough the got us on a yellow fin tuna well over 100lbs. Everyone went home with more fish than they could use. Call captain Matt for your next charter! The trip that will never compare again for us. Thanks Matt and Neil for a great day!
  • Deep Sea Sportfishing Hawaii
    Deep Sea Sportfishing HawaiiHaleiwa, HI
    Four vibrant Mahi Mahi laid out on a blue mat at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dariusz J.
    Dariusz J.
    Great day at the Sea.We were looking for Ahi without luck.I caught 4 Mahi’s
  • Deep Sea Sportfishing Hawaii
    Deep Sea Sportfishing HawaiiHaleiwa, HI
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi and a large Wahoo at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Ken S.
    Ken S.
    Matt and his crew were great. They took care to make sure we were comfortable despite the rough water that day. We had a great day fishing for Ono and Mahi Mahi. We would definitely recommend them and plan to go with them our next trip back to Oahu

What's biting with Deep Sea Sportfishing Hawaii in Haleiwa

The great thing about November in Oahu is that temperatures don't drop below 70°F. This is a nice opportunity to go offshore fishing for Bigeye Tuna. Alternatively, you could explore waters closer to the shore and land some nice Nannygai.

Top catches for November