Old Harbor, Block Island
MEET CAPTAINMatt.
Twenty-three seasons in. Block Island captain, Hawaii-trained cook, and grateful every morning he pushes off the dock.
Twenty-three seasons in. Block Island captain, Hawaii-trained cook, and grateful every morning he pushes off the dock.
My grandfather told me I could take people fishing for a living. Half joke, half prophecy — and somewhere along the way it became my life.
Before Hula Charters, I spent my twenties cooking in Hawaii — Roy's in Kahana, kitchens in Waikiki, surfing every chance I got. I moved to California, and not long after, I came home to Block Island to start something of my own.
That was 23 years ago. Hula Charters carries the name because the islands shaped me, and because the same easy spirit you feel in Hawaii is part of what makes a day on the water worth remembering. I still cook for friends and family every chance I get.
I live this with my wife Kari and our Boykin Spaniel Lucy. When I'm not on the boat, I'm fly fishing, surfing, or guiding hunts out west.
At Hula Charters, we believe fishing should be engaging and hands-on. That's why we emphasize light tackle techniques — casting, live eeling, fly fishing. We're not just about putting fish in the boat (though we do plenty of that). We want you to understand what's happening beneath the surface, why the fish are where they are. That's part of what makes a Hula trip special.
Block Island is known as the striper capital of the world for good reason. The currents, structure, and baitfish populations create some of the best fishing on the East Coast — and Captain Matt knows exactly where to find them.
While fishing is our passion, we also offer scenic experiences for those who want to enjoy Block Island from the water.
