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Fishing charters in Kona, Hawaii
The lee of the Big Island gives Kona flat-calm mornings and a seafloor that plunges to thousands of feet within a couple of miles of the harbor, making it one of the most consistent blue marlin fisheries on earth. Granders have been caught here for decades, and the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament has run out of Kona since 1959.
19 charters & guides
Bite Me Sport Fishing
Kailua-Kona, USA
Camelot Kona Fishing Charters
Kailua-Kona, USA
yellowfin tuna · wahoo · mahi mahi · blue marlin
Ocean Blue Kona
Kailua-Kona, USA
Sea Baby III Fishing Charters Kona Hawaii
Kailua-Kona, USA
blue marlin · yellowfin tuna · mahi mahi
Hooked Up Sportfishing
Kailua-Kona, USA
Tantrum Kona Fishing Charters
Kailua-Kona, USA
High Noon Kona Fishing Charters
Kailua-Kona, USA
blue marlin · striped marlin · yellowfin tuna · wahoo
Night Runner Sport Fishing
Kailua-Kona, USA
blue marlin · mahi mahi · wahoo · giant trevally
Humdinger Sportfishing
Kailua-Kona, USA
blue marlin · yellowfin tuna · mahi mahi · wahoo
Fire Hatt Sportfishing
Kailua-Kona, USA
blue marlin · wahoo · mahi mahi
Sea Strike Kona Sport Fishing
Kailua-Kona, USA
Tropical Sun Sportfishing, Inc.
Kailua-Kona, USA
blue marlin · yellowfin tuna · mahi mahi · wahoo
Sweet Sadie Sportfishing • Kona Fishing Charter
Kailua-Kona, USA
blue marlin · yellowfin tuna · wahoo
Beast Mode Sport Fishing
Kailua-Kona, USA
mahi mahi · wahoo
Cherry Pit Sportfishing Kona
Kailua-Kona, USA
yellowfin tuna · mahi mahi · wahoo
Hula Girl Sport Fishing
Kailua-Kona, USA
Kona Sea Adventures
Kailua-Kona, USA
blue marlin
Kona Dream Sportfishing ®️
Kailua-Kona, USA
blue marlin
Skillet Sportfishing
Kailua-Kona, USA
blue marlin · yellowfin tuna · mahi mahi · wahoo
Booking a Kona charter: FAQ
How do I pick a fishing charter in Kona?
Match the boat to the fishing you want: Trolling big Kona-style lures at 7-9 knots is the signature technique, with live-baiting skipjack over the ledges when marlin are marking deep. Look at what each operator targets, then check the live conditions in Baitful before locking a date.
When should I book a charter in Kona?
The prime season is Year-round (peak June-September). Good boats fill up well ahead of peak months, so book early and keep an eye on the forecast.
What can charters catch in Kona?
The lee of the Big Island gives Kona flat-calm mornings and a seafloor that plunges to thousands of feet within a couple of miles of the harbor, making it one of the most consistent blue marlin fisheries on earth. Granders have been caught here for decades, and the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament has run out of Kona since 1959.
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