Aloha and welcome aboard the Bob Marlin out of Haleiwa, Hawaii on the North Shore of Oahu. My name is Captain Kevin and I have been fishing out of Haleiwa for almost 20 years.

Our target species are Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, and more – with any luck, you’ll have tight lines in no time. Our most productive way of fishing out of North Shore is by trolling artificial lures. Most days we will try to catch live bait to use as well.
On half-day trips, clients keep 25 lb of fish, and on full-day trips, 50 lb of fish. We will clean your catch so you can enjoy it later.

My boat is a 33’ Luhrs express cruiser with space for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water, plus a toilet on board. There’s plenty of seating protected from the sun, a big bow, and a large open deck for standing/moving around. The sculpted lines, Carolina flare, and gently rising sheer are more than just a stylish custom look – they all contribute to the boat’s exceptional blue water handling and a comfortable, dry ride. A side console, a standard easy-access tower, and fantastic visibility from all points make this boat ideal for whatever your needs.

The Bob Marlin is extremely clean, with tons of upgrades and new equipment. I will supply rods and reels for you, all tackle, ice and a cooler. Kids are welcome aboard, and the charter has child-sized life vest available. Also, remember to bring drinks and snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly. You’ll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Captains and mates often work for tips, and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

We can’t wait to see you on board! Aloha



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Afternoon Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    $900
    Join Bob Marlin Charters out of Haleiwa Harbor in search of pelagic fish off the North Shore of Oahu, including Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Skipjack and Yellowfin Tuna, and Striped and Blue Marlin. Rods, reels, tackle, and ice are included on each trip. Be sure to bring food/drinks, as well as sun protection (including sunglasses & hat) with you on board. Departure times will vary seasonally, and our crew will be in touch with you to confirm specific times. Get ready for tight lines and the trip of a lifetime!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Spearfish (Shortbill)
    Shortbill Spearfish
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Private trip
    Morning Half Day Trip
    Just booked! Last booked: 6 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    $900
    Join Bob Marlin Charters out of Haleiwa Harbor in search of pelagic fish off the North Shore of Oahu, including Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Skipjack and Yellowfin Tuna, and Striped and Blue Marlin. Rods, reels, tackle, and ice are included on each trip. Be sure to bring food/drinks, as well as sun protection (including sunglasses & hat) with you on board. Departure times will vary seasonally, and our crew will be in touch with you to confirm specific times. Get ready for tight lines and the trip of a lifetime!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    $1,300
    Join Bob Marlin Charters out of Haleiwa Harbor in search of pelagic fish off the North Shore of Oahu, including Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Skipjack and Yellowfin Tuna, and Striped and Blue Marlin. Rods, reels, tackle, and ice are included on each trip. Be sure to bring food/drinks, as well as sun protection (including sunglasses and a hat) with you on board. Departure times will vary seasonally, and our crew will be in touch with you to confirm specific times. Get ready for tight lines and the trip of a lifetime!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
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FAQs about Bob Marlin Charters

Bob Marlin Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $900 per group - Afternoon Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • $900 per group - Morning Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • $1,300 per group - Full Day Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Bob Marlin Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Bob Marlin Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Bob Marlin Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing

Bob Marlin Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle (130 class reels )
  • Trolling (Artifical trolling lures)
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Live bait)

Top targeted fish species with Bob Marlin Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Spearfish (Shortbill)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Bob Marlin Charters
Haleiwa, Hawaii, United States
16 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2019
Kevin is a North Shore Oʻahu lifeguard, USCG certified boat captain, PADI divemaster, and all around waterman/ocean lover. His vast knowledge of the ocean makes him very attentive to everything, making safety his top priority. He has been fishing his entire life around the world and is very knowledgeable about all marine life surrounding the Hawaiian Islands.
Our Team
Kevin T.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (Striped) Striped Marlin
Spearfish (Shortbill) Shortbill Spearfish

Boat specs

Luhrs (Sportfishing) originally built in 1994. Powered by 2 170HP Yanmar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
130 class reels
Trolling
Artifical trolling lures
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Live bait

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children count as person on boat
You Keep Catch
Half day 25 lb of fish, full day 50 lb of fish

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal

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Recent fishing reports

Mahi-mahi and tuna fishing
Mahi-mahi and tuna fishing
December 4, 2023
Got some mahimahi and yellow fin tuna today! Some fun fishing with Jim and his ohana!
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thanksgiving mahimahi fishing!
thanksgiving mahimahi fishing!
November 22, 2023
Got some nice mahimahi on the troll on our day before thanskgiving tour! Our guests got some fresh Hawaiian mahimahi for their thanksgiving dinner!
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Massive wahoo!
Massive wahoo!
November 7, 2023
Massive 47lb ono (wahoo) for our morning half day charter back in early November who found us via fishingbooker! Our larger wahoo are starting to show back up! Book your half day or full day charter for a chance at one of these guys!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
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4.8 / 5
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Half day trip was a blast!!
Half day trip was a blast!!
Half day trip was a blast!!
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James N.
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew, great boat, great price, great fish!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on December 4, 2023
These guys are awesome.  They really put in the time to put on fish.  They were great guys and they really cared about us...
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Ethan H.
Fredericksburg, VA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Pretty Good Time!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 30, 2023
The crew were cool guys and easy to get along with. They started out by catching baitfish and were lucky enough to get about...
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Ladislao M.
El Paso, Texas
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with CAPT Kevin and G

VERIFIED   Morning Half Day Trip on July 13, 2023
Awesome experience. First time deep sea fishing and I could have asked for a better crew and boat to get us introduced to the...
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James M.
Royersford, PA
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Full day fun on the Bob Marlin

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 14, 2023
Phenomenal boat, with a great name and an even better captain and mate. We’ve been out deep sea fishing a dozen times and...
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Samuel R.
Waianae, HI
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Half day trip was a blast!!

November 6, 2023
Thanks for the great time can’t wait to do it again!!
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