Oahu Fishing Trips: Our Top 5

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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2.Private Luxury Sportfishing Experience Aboard Limitless

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Fish Oahu’s offshore waters aboard Limitless, a private catamaran for up to six people. Captain Max, Captain Clint, and deckhands such as Casey and Bob have helped families target tuna, mahi-mahi, and marlin, with gear, ice, filleting, Wi-Fi, and an air-conditioned cabin included.

“Great day! Max and Jerry were patient and hard working. We caught two tuna…the boys were thrilled. Thank you!”

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3.Private Fishing Charter for Family and Friends in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $265

Set out from Kewalo Basin Harbor with up to six family members or friends for a relaxed two-hour reef fishing trip. Captains such as Sundance, Zach, Rick, and Hannah help beginners, bait lines, identify fish, and keep children involved. Bring your own drinks and snacks, and watch for turtles, dolphins, and whales.

“Was a great experience Captain Sundance, was funny outgoing educational very helpful the only thing I would change is the amount of time that we got out there definitely want more time... Go!”

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4.Deep Sea Shared Fishing Charter in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 43 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $314

Leave Kewalo Basin near 6am aboard a 38-foot Hatteras for a 4, 6, or 8-hour shared fishing trip. The crew trolls for mahi mahi, ono, tuna, and Pacific blue marlin using heavy Penn and Shimano tackle. Captain names vary by departure, with Eric, Nate, Jackson, and Nico praised in past outings.

“Small boat for 6 ppl. The 1st mate was a chain smoker. Even cleaning the finish at the end he was smoking”

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5.North Shore Tour Guide Shoreline Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your guide at Mokulē‘ia Army Beach for a private, two-hour shoreline fishing trip on Oahu’s North Shore. Your guide provides poles, tackle, and bait, then shares local tips. Guide Ashton has worked especially well with families, including children as young as 11.

“Great experience. Guide Ashton was very helpful and great with my 11 year old son. We caught 4 fish total and enjoyed our time.”

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