Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters 

4.7/5 (105 reviews)
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 74-380 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States

Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters 

4.7/5 (105 reviews)
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74-380 Kealakehe Parkway
Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters has a number one priority, which is commitment to customer service. The boat and the charter service got their names as Capt. Chuck is a retired Chief in the Fire Department in California. He spent most of his spare time fishing and decided to commit to it fully after retirement.

Your fishing trip will take place only a few miles offshore and there’s no need to go further, as the fish and bait are found up close to the Island in many cases. Speaking of that, you start fishing the minute you leave the Harbor. A half mile offshore it can be 2.000 feet deep and the captain has caught Marlin and Tuna within that distance. No long runs to the fishing grounds - you are fishing the entire time out! If you get one of those flat glassy days, going a few miles offshore to get in the Porpoise schools for Ahi or find your very own “floater” is always on the agenda.

You’ll be fishing on a 43’ Hatteras that accommodates up to 6 guests. The boat is in immaculate condition and features twin 550 HP Detroit engines. To make the whole experience more efficient and comfortable, there’s also a private toilet, a galley, a bedroom, and a flybridge.

The captain will provide you with Shimano rods and reels in a variety of sizes, from light tackle to 130 Tiagra’s. There’s also bottled water in the cooler but feel free to bring other beverages and snacks.

Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters offer only private trips when you and your group have the whole boat to yourselves. Pick one of many available trips and start your adventure.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 105 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (54)

Captain fired and We didn't even get a nibble!
Great Crew
Great Crew
+51

Angler rating

82
10
5
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

89%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

87%

Caught fish

57%

Showing 1 - 5 of 103 reviews
Showing: 5 of 103 reviews
Ted Liles
Ted Liles
5.0
Verified
Great trip but no fish. Crew was great
3/4 Day Trip on January 21, 20252 adults3 children
This is the 2nd charter out on this boat. On 1st trip, we caught a giant yellow-fin tuna but got skunked this trip. Will book again the next time we visit the big island.
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PRESTON KING
PRESTON KING
4.7
Verified
Great Crew
Full Day Trip on May 18, 20253 adults
We had a very relaxing and productive day.
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MARK CESENA
MARK CESENA
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Chuck
Full Day Trip on July 11, 20255 adults
0
Miguel Hall
Miguel Hall
3.7
Verified
Perfect Weather, No fish
Half Day (if available) on January 22, 20254 adults
I booked a 4 hour Charter 11-3 on 1/22 for myself, wife and 2 kids. I have extensive pelagic fishing experiance both on my boat out of Boca Raton and many charters globally. The Capitan (Chuck) was not able to join the charter due to surgery. His crew took us out and it started off with them showing up late from an earlier charter. They told me they could make it up on the back end but we were limited on time so that did not work for us. Lines (4) in the water quickly but we trolled for ~4 hours with no bites, hits, knockdowns, etc. There were no adjustments made to the gear and no change up in techniques. I reached out to Capitan Chuck after the charter to provide my feedback voice my concerns around changing up lures, moving them further or closer, other baits, etc. He said he would make it up to me if I ever came back out to Kona. Overall the weather was good but fishing could have been better if crew would have made adjustments or Capitan was on board to provide his expertise.
2
David Jacobs
David Jacobs
4.0
Verified
wonderful boat and crew.
Half Day Trip on December 4, 20252 adults2 children
wish the fish were biting today.
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip - 7:00 AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day (if available)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 11:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day (if available) - 1:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip - 7:00 AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip +Snorkel
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
US $1,275
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip +Snorkeling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
US $1,530
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 105 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (54)

Captain fired and We didn't even get a nibble!
Great Crew
Great Crew
+51

Angler rating

82
10
5
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

89%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

87%

Caught fish

57%

Showing 1 - 5 of 103 reviews
Showing: 5 of 103 reviews
Ted Liles
Ted Liles
5.0
Verified
Great trip but no fish. Crew was great
3/4 Day Trip on January 21, 20252 adults3 children
This is the 2nd charter out on this boat. On 1st trip, we caught a giant yellow-fin tuna but got skunked this trip. Will book again the next time we visit the big island.
0
PRESTON KING
PRESTON KING
4.7
Verified
Great Crew
Full Day Trip on May 18, 20253 adults
We had a very relaxing and productive day.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
0
MARK CESENA
MARK CESENA
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Chuck
Full Day Trip on July 11, 20255 adults
0
Miguel Hall
Miguel Hall
3.7
Verified
Perfect Weather, No fish
Half Day (if available) on January 22, 20254 adults
I booked a 4 hour Charter 11-3 on 1/22 for myself, wife and 2 kids. I have extensive pelagic fishing experiance both on my boat out of Boca Raton and many charters globally. The Capitan (Chuck) was not able to join the charter due to surgery. His crew took us out and it started off with them showing up late from an earlier charter. They told me they could make it up on the back end but we were limited on time so that did not work for us. Lines (4) in the water quickly but we trolled for ~4 hours with no bites, hits, knockdowns, etc. There were no adjustments made to the gear and no change up in techniques. I reached out to Capitan Chuck after the charter to provide my feedback voice my concerns around changing up lures, moving them further or closer, other baits, etc. He said he would make it up to me if I ever came back out to Kona. Overall the weather was good but fishing could have been better if crew would have made adjustments or Capitan was on board to provide his expertise.
2
David Jacobs
David Jacobs
4.0
Verified
wonderful boat and crew.
Half Day Trip on December 4, 20252 adults2 children
wish the fish were biting today.
0

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
1993
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
New Caterpillar engines installed November 2021
Powered by
2 x 509HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots
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