Top 12 Big Island Fishing Trips

1.Half Day Morning Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Captain Shawn and the Kona Cowboy crew take up to four people from Finger Pier J-8 for a four-hour morning charter. You choose the goal, from Aku with children to a trophy blue marlin. Gear, tackle, a cooler, and ice are included.

“Shawn and Bo at Kona Cowboy we’re great. They took us on a nice fishing trip down the Kona coast and told us so much about the island and history. We even caught a Wahoo and had it for dinner. The boat was in great shape and provided us with plenty of room and shade out of the sun. Well worth it and highly recommended.”

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2.Kona Hawaii Per Person Shared Fishing with Bite Me Sportfishing

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 43 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $166Best value

Spend about four hours fishing off Kona with Bite Me Sportfishing in a shared group of up to six. The captain and crew provide rods, tackle, ice, and instruction. Bring food, drinks, sunscreen, and a fishing license. Expect beautiful ocean time, patient waiting, and a real chance of catching nothing.

“The staff was friendly and friendly. It was a good experience and would recommend it for all of you mightly or not so mighty fisher people.”

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3.6 Hour Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Set out from Kailua-Kona at 6:30 am aboard the Kona Cowboy for a private six-hour charter for up to four anglers. The crew tailors the trip to your goals, from Aku with children to Yellowfin Tuna or a bucket-list marlin. Ryan works the deck, while all tackle, ice, and fish cleaning are provided.

“They were super professional and polite. We are a family that is comfortable being outside and they were super mellow about us all being up top. Ryan, the deck hand, was almost more excited about us ALMOST snagging a huge blue marlin. He was very excited about our catch, the meat quality and size, which made it super fun! I have done other fishing guides who shuffle you off to get your catch cut up for a big price. I was a little surprised and happy that they simply tossed it on the table and began cutting it up. We also chatted about recipes and other things to do on…”

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4.Kona Hawaii Deep Sea Fishing experience on the Bite Me 4

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Fish offshore from Kona aboard the private Bite Me 4 charter for up to six people. Captain and crew provide the rods, tackle, cooler, and instruction. Bring food, drinks, sunscreen, and a fishing license. Trips last about four to eight hours and return to the starting point.

“Our trip was scheduled for 6:30 am, we drove 45 minutes, arrived early, only to find out at 6:20 am that trip was cancelled ( I have the captains email). What a perfectly terrible experience, still haven’t gotten a refund, and we would have to given them 48 hours notice, hmmmmm, think they’ll reimburse us for gas and time, ha ha ha….”

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5.Kona – 5 Hours Private Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend five hours trolling Kona’s famous west coast with a private crew from Reel Escapes Hawaii. Captains such as Brent, William, Drew, and Logan provide tackle, cold water, and coaching while you fish for marlin, ono, mahi-mahi, and other pelagic species.

“We had the best time on this trip. My son caught a short nose spear fish in the last hour of our trip. Highly recommend this boat! They are totally there to catch you a fish!”

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6.Kona – 6 Hour Private Fishing Charter Kona, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Set out from Kailua-Kona with a private crew for six hours of trolling, bait fishing, or bottom fishing. Captain Brent’s team, including Dean, Claydo, and Logan, provides tackle and water while you chase marlin, wahoo, spearfish, and winter whales.

“This was fun, but they fish for the “big fish”, and they will try hard to find them. However, like any “fishing”, if they aren’t there or don’t bite, you will not catch them. In 6 hours, we hooked two short billed spearfish (69” long) and had a small female marlin checked out the lure, but she was too unsure and swam away. We saw a pod of pilot whales and a tiger shark named “Lavern”. We kept a small portion of our catch and were able to find a place to cook it for us. THAT was delicious! Bring sunblock and layered clothing, the weather can be unpredictable. If…”

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7.Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Kailua-Kona with Bite Me Sportfishing on a private 4 to 8 hour charter for up to 10 people. The crew supplies fishing gear and ice, while you bring food, drinks, sunscreen, and a required fishing license. Recent trips included mahi mahi, reef fish, dolphins, and pilot whales.

“Our crew was very helpful and taught us basic deep sea fishing skills. They were very friendly and entertained us while we waiting for fish to bite. When pilot whales were spotted they took us to the area to watch. Highly recommend this company!”

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8.Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Kailua-Kona aboard OE II with a captain and crew who handle the fishing gear and coach you through each hookup. Troll for tuna, marlin, spearfish, and more, then request snorkel equipment in advance if your group wants time in the water. Bring your own food and drinks.

“Highly recommend Bite Me Sportfishing! Captain Brian was excellent as well as his crew Jason and Cory! Brian was super fun and played great music and kept the vibe fun and relaxing while also keeping an eye out for any signs of fish! We got to see pilot whales and a rare but beautiful whale shark! Captain Brian even took the extra time for us to see them up close! Captain Jason was super helpful with giving us instructions and ensuring our safety as well as helping us land a Mahi Mahi and a 84lb Blue Marlin!!! As for Cory, he was so kind and helpful with ensuring we had…”

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9.Kona – 8 Hour Private Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Brent and the Reel Escapes Hawaii crew for an eight-hour private fishing charter from Kailua-Kona. You will troll for big game, handle the tackle as much as you like, and fish the deep blue waters with your own group of up to five.

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10.Kona Hawaii Deep Sea Fishing Escapade on the Bite Me 6

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Fish the Kona coast aboard Bite Me 6, a private 41-foot Hatteras for up to six people. Captain Brian and crew members such as Cameron, Neal, Clayton, or Tevin may target marlin, tuna, mahi mahi, ono, and bottom fish, with tackle and iced coolers supplied.

“Another great day out fishing! This was our second trip out with Captain Brian and his crew, and they did another fantastic job! Left early morning to get live bait, which is where the fun starts! We all helped catch the live bait, which got the fishing started. We then set off to get what we set out for, fishing for something bigger! After some trolling with lures, we broke out the live bait and began fishing to catch something with fight. Within a few moments, we hooked a beautiful Yellow-fin Tuna. It put up a fight, but we were able to land it. After that catch, we had a…”

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11.Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours on a private Kona boat with your own group, combining snorkeling, fishing, coastal cruising, and possible dolphin sightings. Your captain chooses the safest marine sanctuary, which may include Captain Cook Monument or Makalawena. Crew names may include Kihe, Erika, Kevin, or Mahina.

“Our experience with Ocean Blue Kona was absolutely top-notch! They crafted a perfect pre-sunset private cruise for our family, complete with snorkeling in the stunning Captain Cook Bay. We enjoyed a delightful charcuterie spread and a selection of both adult and soft beverages while taking in the serene beauty of the bay. The evening was capped off with a breathtaking sunset on our way back, making it an unforgettable adventure.”

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12.4 Hour Private Sunset Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four afternoon hours fishing for large pelagic fish off Kailua-Kona with Reel Escapes Hawaii. Your private group of up to five meets at 2 pm, uses supplied gear and tackle, and returns to the marina after fishing during the quieter sunset hours.

“Nice boat, Nice Crew, No Fish. This was our first fishing charter, we were so excited to go, unfortunately we even didn’t get a bite.”

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