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Three-Hour Fishing Trips Worldwide: Our Top 15

24 trips  ·  from $18 a head

Good three-hour fishing trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are aboard.

3-Hour Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure - What bottom fishing feels like in practice
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3-Hour Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure

1.3-Hour Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 320 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $86Our pick

Meet Ohana Fun Fishing at Kewalo Basin Harbor for a shared three-hour bottom-fishing trip near Waikīkī. Gear, bait, and water are included, and crew members such as Jay, Savannah, and JP have earned praise for helping beginners. Bring a license, sunscreen, and old clothes.

“From the beginning till the end the entire experience was awesome and worth it! We had Jay and Savannah and both of them were very helpful for my son and myself. There was one fish caught and also we saw Dolphins on the way out and the way back. I would highly recommend this tour!!”

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Reykjavik: 3-Hour Sea Angling Gourmet Experience Tour - Getting set up aboard the Jóhanna
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Reykjavik: 3-Hour Sea Angling Gourmet Experience Tour

2.Reykjavik: 3-Hour Sea Angling Gourmet Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Join Jakob and Vigfoss aboard the Jóhanna for a three-hour sea-angling trip from Reykjavik. You will fish Faxaflói for cod, haddock, mackerel, pollack, and catfish, with all gear supplied. The crew cleans and barbecues your catch with potatoes and sauce before returning to harbour.

“wonderful all around, i was a bit confused about the meeting spot so showing up early is helpful”

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3 Hour Fishing Experience/Class in Juneau - Why the six-person limit matters
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3 Hour Fishing Experience/Class in Juneau

3.3 Hour Fishing Experience/Class in Juneau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $225

Meet your guide at the Goldbelt Tram for three hours of shore fishing near Juneau. Alaska Anglers Club supplies waders, rain gear, rods, tackle, snacks, water, and your fishing license. Guides such as Jake, Jakob, Gabe, Gary, and Nick teach beginners to cast with fly gear or spinning reels.

“Jakob was an awesome guide. Super knowledgeable and friendly. He was there on time to get us though we were running a little late. He took us to a beautiful place to fish and we each got a salmon! It was a wonderful day.”

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3 Hour Ice Fishing Experience - Fishing Inside a Heated Hut or Outside
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3 Hour Ice Fishing Experience

4.3 Hour Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Fish through the ice near Fairbanks with a guide such as Jake, using supplied gear in a heated hut or outside. The three-hour trip suits beginners and families, with hot cocoa and tea included. You may catch trout, burbot, grayling, pike, salmon, or whitefish, and your guide can cook fish by request.

“My 11 year old daughter and I booked a three hour fishing trip. Our guide was prompt, knowledgeable, well spoken, and very cool. He set everything up and while the ice fishing started slow, by the end my daughter out-fished her old man - and she caught two fish without a pole just using a line and hook. Lol. The experience is something she'll keep forever and I could not be happier about that. I was thoroughly impressed with our guide - i believe his name was Jake. If you are looking for a good experience,,I recommend talking to Reel Adventures and this crew. Good time to be had”

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Big Sky: Learn to Fly Fish on the Gallatin River (3 hours) - Casting Practice Without Hooks
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Big Sky: Learn to Fly Fish on the Gallatin River (3 hours)

5.Big Sky: Learn to Fly Fish on the Gallatin River (3 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Meet at Historic Karst Kamp on the Gallatin River for a three-hour beginner lesson with a maximum of six people. Guides such as Everett, Andrew, Addy, and Dan teach casting, flies, fish habitat, and river safety before you try fishing in the water. Ages 6 and up are welcome.

“Everett and Andrew were so good to us. They were patient teaching us and were right there every time we needed them. I highly recommend them and the excursion!!”

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3-Hour Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure - What bottom fishing feels like in practice
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3-Hour Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure

6.3-Hour Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $86

Meet the crew under the 900-FISH sign at Kewalo Basin Harbor 20 minutes before departure, then board Sashimi II for three hours of bottom fishing off Honolulu. You get gear, bait, basic instruction, water, and juice. No fishing experience is needed.

“We booked the Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and it was such a blast! 🎣🌊 He was so excited to reel in not one but TWO fish — and one happened to be the Hawaiian state fish! 🐠 The crew was super friendly, the views were beautiful, and it made for the perfect birthday memory. Definitely recommend if you’re in Honolulu! 💙☀️ #Honolulu #FishingAdventure #BirthdayFun #Hawaii”

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3-Hour Fishing Charter Experience at Franz Josef Glacier - Three hours from Franz Josef to the fishing grounds
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3-Hour Fishing Charter Experience at Franz Josef Glacier

7.3-Hour Fishing Charter Experience at Franz Josef Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $139

Spend three quiet hours fishing Lake Mapourika from a fully covered boat with guide Joe and a maximum of 10 people. Gear, warm refreshments, and toilet facilities are provided. Troll, harl, or spin for trout and wild salmon while passing ancient kahikatea forest and listening for native birds.

“Very friendly and entertaining guide that knew all the good spots for the best chance of catching fish and we did!”

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3-Hour Kos Island Fishing Trip with Greek Family - Learning Greek fishing methods on the water
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3-Hour Kos Island Fishing Trip with Greek Family

8.3-Hour Kos Island Fishing Trip with Greek Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet Captain George at Kos Port for a three-hour morning trip on a traditional wooden fishing boat. You’ll learn Greek fishing methods, use rods and fresh bait, enjoy lunch and a drink, and see Kos from the water. Optional minivan pickup is available.

“I caught a fish 🐟. Crew lovely, attentive and helpful. They were always asking if we needed anything and we were having a good time.”

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3 Hour Inshore Shark Fishing Trip in Hilton Head Island - Fishing for four small shark species
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3 Hour Inshore Shark Fishing Trip in Hilton Head Island

9.3 Hour Inshore Shark Fishing Trip in Hilton Head Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

You’ll leave Palmetto Bay Marina at 5:00 pm with Drifter Excursions for three hours of inshore shark fishing. Captain Jack and the crew provide gear and guidance as you fish for Black Tip, Bull, Atlantic Sharpnose, and Hammerhead sharks, with dolphins and pelicans often seen along the way.

“Description and photos do not represent true experience. Multiple photos showed small boat that handles eight people in a semi private experience. True experience is large boat with 20+ people, just dropping fishing lines over side of the boat while anchored.”

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3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters - Fishing for trout, salmon, and a possible limit
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3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

10.3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $201Top rated

Spend about three hours fishing Lake Wanaka from a guided boat with Ash, also called Ashley in one booking detail. Equipment is provided, and you may target brown trout, rainbow trout, or salmon while enjoying Southern Alps scenery. The trip returns to its Wānaka meeting point.

“We had a great time. Ash is awesome, and we were able to catch our limit. I would definitely recommend.”

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Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat - Key points at a glance
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Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

11.Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $220

Join Ollie from Catch a Fish for a three-hour Lake Wānaka charter limited to six people. Use quality gear, trolling, and downriggers to target trout and salmon beneath Roys Peak, Mount Aspiring, and Treble Cone. Snacks, drinks, and catch cleaning are included.

“Oliver is a Great skipper with a Top water riding boat in a Stabicraft.”

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3-Hour Fishing Trip in Waikiki - Meeting at Xtreme Parasail in Honolulu
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3-Hour Fishing Trip in Waikiki

12.3-Hour Fishing Trip in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Join Xtreme Parasail for a shared three-hour fishing trip from Honolulu’s Ala Moana Harbor. Captain Danny and deck hand Andy have helped guests fish for triggerfish and goatfish, while the boat offers views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales.

“My son caught 3 fish ,I caught 2. The deck hand was super helpful and the captain was very friendly ! Both were extremely knowledgeable. My son and i had a great time.”

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3 Hours Private Sport Fishing in Costa Maya - Three hours with the lines in the water
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3 Hours Private Sport Fishing in Costa Maya

13.3 Hours Private Sport Fishing in Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet at La Diosa del Mar in Mahahual, where a captain and sailor prepare a private boat for up to five people. Fish for three hours with rods, lures, licenses, water, soft drinks, six beers, and a beach club included. Tell the operator your preferred fishing style before departure.

“So Fun! Weather was bad so we only caught 2 fish! The boat was nice that we rode on just a little rough. But still very enjoyable.”

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Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat - The mountain views are part of the catch
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Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

14.Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $235

Join Olly or the local skipper from Frankton Marina for a three-hour Lake Wakatipu fishing trip. Use downriggers to target trout and salmon while The Remarkables, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak fill the view. Groups are limited to six, with gear, snacks, drinks, and catch preparation included.

“Olly was great and very professional! He took us to a great fishing spot on Lake Wakatipu and ended up catching quite a few brown and rainbow trouts!!! We kept 1 and he was able to direct us to a place that cooked it for us to eat for lunch. The scenery was beautiful and the experience was fun and relaxing!!”

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Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat - Why the electric boat makes a difference
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Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

15.Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $227

Join Olly for a three-hour small-group fishing trip on Lake Wānaka. Use premium rods and downriggers to target trout and salmon, enjoy snacks and alpine views, and keep your catch within local limits. Trips run morning and afternoon, with summer evening departures too.

“Pratiquée avec mon fils de 15 ans, nous avons passé 3h sur le lac de Queenstown. le skipper a été fantastique. le bateau tres bien équipé. nous avons fait une belle pêche. et dégusté nos prises le soir même.”

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