Oahu Fishing Trips: Our Top 11

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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6.Shared Deep Sea Full-Day Fishing Charter in Hawaiian Waters

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $425

Join a maximum of six people at 5:00 a.m. for a full day aboard Magic, a 50-foot Pacifica with twin diesels, air-conditioning, and a flybridge. Captain Russell and crew members such as Jake, Austin, Victor, and JJ help beginners and serious anglers target marlin, mahi mahi, ahi, ono, and spearfish.

“We had the best time! Boat was very well maintained, super clean and comfortable. Capt Russell (a local fishing rockstar), Jake, and Austin were helpful and fun. We were informed immediately that fishing had been bad for the last few days due Read more”

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7.Deep Sea Exclusive Fishing Charter in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set out from Kewalo Basin near Waikiki on a private 4, 6, or 8-hour charter aboard a 38-foot Hatteras. Captain and deckhand target mahi mahi, ono, tuna, and Pacific blue marlin using heavy Penn and Shimano gear.

“The skipper and assistant, Ruben and Gabe were very skilled people who knows what they’re doing.. Gabe even took the time to explain everything we need to know about deep sea fishing (reeling in fish etc). They even cleaned and cut up the fish as requested. It was awesome.”

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8.3-Hour Fishing Trip in Waikiki

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

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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9.Private Deep Sea Full-Day Fishing Charter in Hawaiian Waters

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Leave Honolulu at 5:00 a.m. for eight hours aboard the 50-foot Magic, a private charter with rods, bait, tackle, cold storage, and an air-conditioned cabin. Captain Russell, Jake, Austin, and the local crew may target blue marlin, ahi, mahimahi, ono, and more.

“Fishing trip of a lifetime! Everything about this trip was perfect. The boat is top notch, the captain worked hard to get us on the fish, and was super pleasant to fish with. The deck hands, Jake and Austin, worked their tails off all day and were awesome to hang out with. If I ever fish in Hawaii again it will be aboard the Magic.”

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10.Waikiki Deep Sea Fishing Charter from Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day (approx.)

Spend a day offshore from Waikiki on a private 47-foot Cabo Express with Shimano 80 and 130 reels, live bait when available, snacks, drinks, and a cut of the day’s catch. Full-day bookings include lunch, while Diamond Head and Waikiki provide memorable coastal views.

“Absolutely wonderful, beautiful and relaxing! Incredible captain/crew who made sure everything perfect with the gear and finding fish to catch! Amazing experience!”

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11.Full Day Sport Fishing Charter Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Casey and first mate Clint for a private, eight-hour Oahu fishing charter from Honolulu. Fish offshore with lures or bait, switch to reef fishing if needed, and enjoy air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, restroom, and catch cleaning for up to six people.

“Casey and Clint were amazing! Wonderful experience- the cabin had AC-a first for us on a fishing boat! Very comfortable with a fridge ( instead of the usual cooler!!) Can’t recommend them enough! We’ll be back!”

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