9 Fishing Trips in Hawaiʻi We Would Put on an Itinerary

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 three-hour shared trip along Honolulu’s coast. Captain Jay, Savannah, JP, and other crew members help beginners handle the gear as you fish near Waikiki and offshore grounds. The boat carries up to 42 people, with rods, bait, water, and onboard bathrooms provided.

“Captain has no sonar or fish finder, drift fishing from 50ft - 300ft. Very difficult to fish with rod and reel with 30lbs mono. It would help if captain would keep the. Vessel at 40-70 ft of water. Crew and everyone was very kind.”

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2.Private Luxury Sportfishing Experience Aboard Limitless

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

Spend about four hours aboard the private Limitless charter from Honolulu, fishing Oahu waters with a captain and first mate. You’ll troll for ahi, mahi-mahi, marlin, and other pelagic fish, with reef fishing as a backup. Gear, ice, a refrigerator, cabin, restroom, Wi-Fi, and catch cleaning are included.

“We had three people fishing and caught one large 62 pound yellow fin tuna. They guys were very informative on safety procedures and fishing techniques. They filleted the fish and gave us bags and ice to transport the fish. We even saw pilot whales and dolphins! The boat was very nice. The men were very nice and helpful!”

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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 for a private two-hour bottom reef fishing trip with up to six people. Your crew provides rods, tackle, ice chests, snacks are yours to bring, and a safety briefing. Captains such as Sundance, Zack, Rick, and Hannah help first-timers, while Diamond Head, Waikiki, turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales add interest between catches.

“We caught a few small fish but the crew made the trip fun and we learned a lot of information from them they were very nice and easy going, 10-10 w I understand recommend them to anyone wanting to go out for a quick fishing trip and just be able to sit back and fish”

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4.Half Day Morning Fishing Charter

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

Spend four hours fishing off Kailua-Kona with Captain Shawn and the Kona Cowboy crew. You can target seasonal fish, chase blue marlin, or keep it simple with Aku for the kids. The private charter takes up to four people, supplies the gear and an iced cooler, and returns to Finger Pier J-8.

“Captain Shawn and crew were great! We caught a 250lb Blue Marlin! Fish of a lifetime! Gear was top of the line. Boat was In Good shape. Great experience.”

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

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

Spend about four hours fishing off Kona with a captain and crew on a shared boat limited to six people. Bite Me Sportfishing provides rods, tackle, and a cooler with ice. Bring your own food, drinks, sunscreen, and fishing license. Expect beautiful ocean time, expert instruction, and real but uncertain chances of catching fish.

“Captain and mate very knowledgeable and really tried to catch fish. Fishing is a tough business and we did catch a small one”

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6.Deep Sea Shared Fishing Charter in Honolulu

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

Set out from Kewalo Basin around 6am aboard a 38-foot Hatteras with space for up to six people. Captain Eric, Captain Nate, Jackson, Nico, and Zach have led reported trips, using heavy Penn International and Shimano Tiagra gear for mahi mahi, ono, tuna, and possible marlin. Choose four, six, or eight hours.

“The captain was really nice but we were out for a while and we only got one bite. There were six of us total on the boat. The boat was decent size and clean. We were very disappointed to not catch anything after paying so much money.”

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7.6 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 with up to four anglers. Captain Gordon and deckhand Ryan help tailor the day, from family-friendly Aku fishing to trophy marlin. Tackle, gear, a cooler, and ice are included.

“Excellent day with excellent crew! A couple of Wahoos in the boat and great with my two boys! Put us on the fish - highly recommend”

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

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

Set out from Kona’s Honokohau Harbor on a private Bite Me 4 charter for up to six people. The captain and crew provide rods, tackle, and fishing instruction, while you bring food, drinks, sunscreen, and a required fishing license. Trips run about four to eight hours, with the chance to fish for ahi, ono, or larger game fish.

“Giving my son and daughters the opportunitie to go deep sea fishing and of course catch something intesting like we did so a Spear fish 74” long. My son cached. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing great work experience. Thank you Jacob and Ron great guys”

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9.3-Hour Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure

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

Meet the crew 20 minutes early under the 900-FISH sign at Kewalo Basin Harbor, then board Sashimi II for a shared three-hour fishing trip off Honolulu. You get gear, bait, a short lesson, hands-on help, water, and juice. No fishing experience is needed, and the crew helps you work the line and handle your catch.

“I’ve been fishing before but never with my family so my wife wanted to take our 2 boys fishing for the first time. So we all went and had amazing time, neither boys caught anything but had several bites. The crew made the experience worth it. We saw a shark, they learned how to put bait on a hook, plus more! Price was perfect. Highly recommend”

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