Skillet Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (313 reviews)
 Kealakehe Parkway 74-380, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
4.9/5 (313 reviews)
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Kealakehe Parkway 74-380
Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
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Skillet Sportfishing and Captain John Burke wish you a warm welcome to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Captain John is a seasoned angler with over 5 decades of fishing, the majority of which he has spent fishing in Hawaii. He invites you to join him aboard on a trip to the areas’ beautiful offshore waters and discover the richness this fishery has to offer. Captain John will do everything he can to provide an enjoyable and productive trip for each of his guests, regardless of their skills and fishing experience. Bring your family or friends and have a memorable time sportfishing in Hawaii.

Captain John owns and runs a 32’ Topaz saltwater fishing boat that can safely take up to 6 guests. It is powered by twin 370HP Cummins engines and equipped with extensive navigation technology, making your ride to the fish smooth and quick. There’s a very nice bathroom on board as well as a table and seating downstairs. The rest of the onboard amenities include a fighting chair, a livewell, an ice box, and various fishing gear.

Kona is the billfish capital of the world. There are more thousand pound marlin caught here than anywhere else. You and the crew may catch many other pelagic species but large blue marlin are what most anglers come to Kona to catch. To reel them in, you use heavy tackle/ trolling.

The crew will have all the fishing tackle and bait(provided they are biting). You should only bring food and drinks to stay energized while on the boat.

Upon request we will cut up a designated portion of the catch per charter to provide each charter guest onboard. Just enough fish to enjoy for a few meals while on island. Ahi over 100 pounds stays with the boat. Blue marlin over 100 pounds is strictly catch and release.

Fishing License (Nonresidents Only) – Visitors to Hawaii must have a Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License (NRMFL) to fish. Licenses are available online.

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4 Hour Trip AM Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $875 
4 Hour PM Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $875 
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,100 
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,300 
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FAQs about Skillet Sportfishing

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Topaz
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots
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