Hawaii Fishing Adventures and Charters

Kona Fishing Charter Boats

The Island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island is home to the famous fishing grounds of the Kona coast. Kona is well known for large marlin catches and big money fishing tournaments like the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series and the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT). The reason Kona has excellent fishing grounds is that the water gets deep very quickly off the Kona coast and the fishing grounds start just outside the harbor, so you are fishing in excellent territory right away with minimal run time. Also, the large volcano mountains of the Big Island block the trade winds for miles in the fishing grounds area, so the water is pretty nice most of the time. Below is our selection of boats chosen by Sportfish Hawaii for their experience, quality and service (read more on how we choose our boats)

Hawaii fishing charter in Kona, Hawaii

Mauna Kea

  • Type of Boat: 45' Monterey, twin diesel

  • Boat has been renamed, new photo to come soon

  • Captain: Tony Clark

  • Type of Gear Used: Full line of Penn Internationals, light gear, stand-up gear, and night gear.

  • Fish Disposition: Tag & Release of Billfish upon request. Keep as much of the fish you can reasonably consume while on the island.

  • Amenities: Air Conditioning, full galley, spacious salon, large fishing deck

  • Maximum number of passengers: 6

  • Rates for private trip up to 6 people. Rates are plus 7.712% sales/harbor tax.

Hawaii fishing charter in Kona, Hawaii

mauna Loa

  • Type of Boat: 40' Custom Miller, twin diesel

  • Boat has been renamed, new photo coming soon

  • Captain: David Borges

  • Type of Gear Used: Full line of Penn Internationals, light gear, stand-up gear, and night gear.

  • Fish Disposition: Tag & Release of Billfish upon request. Keep as much of the fish you can reasonably consume while on the island.

  • Amenities: Air Conditioning, full galley, spacious salon, large fishing deck

  • Maximum number of passengers: 6

  • Rates for private trip up to 6 people. Rates are plus 7.712% sales/harbor tax:

    • $1350 - 8 Hour Private

    • $1150 - 6 Hour Private

    • $950 - 4 Hour Private

  • More photos and reservation information

Hawaii fishing charter in Kona, Hawaii

Humdinger

  • Type of Boat: 37' Rybovich, twin diesel

  • Captain: Jeff Fay & Brett Fay

  • Type of Gear Used: Fin-Nor & Penn International

  • Fish Disposition: Tag & Release of Billfish and will cut table fish for customers upon request.

  • Amenities: Full galley, comfortable, tower

  • Maximum number of passengers: 6

  • Specialty trips offered: Overnight trips upon request.

  • Rates for private trip up to 6 people.   Rates are plus 7.712% sales/harbor tax:

    • $1250 - 8 Hour Private

    • $1100 - 6 Hour Private

    • $900 - 4 Hour Private

  • More photos and reservation information

Hawaii fishing charter in Kona, Hawaii

Bwana

  • Type of Boat: 46' Gamefisherman, Twin diesel

  • Captain: Teddy Hoogs

  • Type of Gear Used:  Full line of custom built rods 50's - 130's.  Shimano Tiagra reels 50's - 130's.

  • Maximum number of passengers allowed: 6

  • Fish Disposition: Tag & Release of Billfish and will cut table fish for customers upon request.

  • Specialty Trips:  Tournaments, overnighters, custom multi-day trips.

  • Rate for private trip up to 6 people.  Rates are plus 7.712% sales/harbor tax: 

    • $1850 - 8 Hour Private

  • More photos and reservation information