Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (10 reviews)
 Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States

Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing 

Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
40 ft
6
5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Make the most of your time in Kailua-Kona and go fishing with Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Kaiwi Joe is prepared to put you on fish.

Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more can be found in these waters if conditions are right. On these trips, it's common to troll using light or heavy tackle.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!

Capt. Kaiwi Joe operates a 40' Miller sportfishing vessel with room for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. The boat will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

You won't need a fishing license and while we promote conservation and release most all our Marlin, we will gladly filet any Mahi Mahi, Ono (Wahoo) or Ahi we catch for you to take enough for a few good meals while you're here in Hawaii.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray). We have plenty bottled water and assorted gatorades, alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks (pastries in the a.m., chips, mixed nuts etc) provided on board.

If you have any questions about fishing with Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing, you can send Capt. Kaiwi Joe a message down below.

Make the most of your time in Kailua-Kona and go fishing with Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Kaiwi Joe is prepared to put you on fish.

Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more can be found in these waters if conditions are right. On these trips, it's common to troll using light or heavy tackle.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!

Capt. Kaiwi Joe operates a 40' Miller sportfishing vessel with room for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. The boat will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

You won't need a fishing license and while we promote conservation and release most all our Marlin, we will gladly filet any Mahi Mahi, Ono (Wahoo) or Ahi we catch for you to take enough for a few good meals while you're here in Hawaii.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray). We have plenty bottled water and assorted gatorades, alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks (pastries in the a.m., chips, mixed nuts etc) provided on board.

If you have any questions about fishing with Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing, you can send Capt. Kaiwi Joe a message down below.

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5.0
10 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Curt Davidson
Curt Davidson
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Missouri, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
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Definitely would book again!
Full Day Trip on March 25, 20261 adult1 child
Very good with families going out on an adventure together. Although we did not catch any fish, they worked very hard to obtain objective. Knowledgeable Capt. at first mate, good equipment, very nice boat, presented a great spread for trolling. Just because we did not catch, do not let that stop you from booking with them. They are very experienced, they will treat your family well, and keep them safe, they teach, work very hard, and they keep a clean and tidy boat/equipment at all times. They are very passionate about what they do for a living!
Response from Captain
April 8, 2026
Thank you Curt, Wes and I had a great time with you and the family!! We'll keep an eye on the moon phase and book our next trip accordingly!!
Chloe Edinger
Chloe Edinger
Repeat angler
us
Hawaii, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Professionalism, experience and aloha
3/4 Day Trip on March 7, 20262 adults
wonderful day at sea on an incredibly comfortable boat, with sophisticated and expert operation under leadership of Captain Joe and Wes. Cant wait to go again. aloha
Response from Captain
March 8, 2026
Looking forward to seeing y'all again soon!!! Thank you for a great day we appreciate your aloha!! #HelloKitty for the win!!
David Sprague
David Sprague
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
we had a great time. it
Full Day Trip on June 2, 20263 adults
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Response from Captain
June 4, 2026
Fabulous birthday / graduation day on the water!! Thank you, Sherri and Hogan for everything - Wes and I had a great time - looking forward to seeing y'all again!! Go Dodgers!!
Walter Colbourne
Walter Colbourne
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great Experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 28, 20266 adults
Captain Joe and First Mate Wes were great. We hit a big Marlin, but weren't able to hook it, but it was a great day anyway. Highly Recommended.
Roy Blackford
Roy Blackford
Repeat angler
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
0
4.7
Verified
Just bad luck.
3/4 Day Trip on December 26, 20255 adults
The crew of the Mauna Loa were fantastic and knowledgeable and made every effort to get the fish to the boar. Sometimes the fish just don't want to cooperate. Highly recomend fishing with Capt. Joe and his hard working deckhand Wes!
Response from Captain
December 27, 2025
Thank you very much Roy!! Wes and I had a wonderful time with y'all, thhere was the makings for a big day but as you said sometimes the fish dont cooperste. Thank you for your patience and positivity through the day - we'll get em next time!! Happy Holidays my friend, aloha Capt Joe..

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Boat & equipment
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Curt Davidson
Curt Davidson
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Missouri, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
Definitely would book again!
Full Day Trip on March 25, 20261 adult1 child
Very good with families going out on an adventure together. Although we did not catch any fish, they worked very hard to obtain objective. Knowledgeable Capt. at first mate, good equipment, very nice boat, presented a great spread for trolling. Just because we did not catch, do not let that stop you from booking with them. They are very experienced, they will treat your family well, and keep them safe, they teach, work very hard, and they keep a clean and tidy boat/equipment at all times. They are very passionate about what they do for a living!
Response from Captain
April 8, 2026
Thank you Curt, Wes and I had a great time with you and the family!! We'll keep an eye on the moon phase and book our next trip accordingly!!
Chloe Edinger
Chloe Edinger
Repeat angler
us
Hawaii, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Professionalism, experience and aloha
3/4 Day Trip on March 7, 20262 adults
wonderful day at sea on an incredibly comfortable boat, with sophisticated and expert operation under leadership of Captain Joe and Wes. Cant wait to go again. aloha
Response from Captain
March 8, 2026
Looking forward to seeing y'all again soon!!! Thank you for a great day we appreciate your aloha!! #HelloKitty for the win!!
David Sprague
David Sprague
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
we had a great time. it
Full Day Trip on June 2, 20263 adults
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Response from Captain
June 4, 2026
Fabulous birthday / graduation day on the water!! Thank you, Sherri and Hogan for everything - Wes and I had a great time - looking forward to seeing y'all again!! Go Dodgers!!
Walter Colbourne
Walter Colbourne
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great Experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 28, 20266 adults
Captain Joe and First Mate Wes were great. We hit a big Marlin, but weren't able to hook it, but it was a great day anyway. Highly Recommended.
Roy Blackford
Roy Blackford
Repeat angler
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
0
4.7
Verified
Just bad luck.
3/4 Day Trip on December 26, 20255 adults
The crew of the Mauna Loa were fantastic and knowledgeable and made every effort to get the fish to the boar. Sometimes the fish just don't want to cooperate. Highly recomend fishing with Capt. Joe and his hard working deckhand Wes!
Response from Captain
December 27, 2025
Thank you very much Roy!! Wes and I had a wonderful time with y'all, thhere was the makings for a big day but as you said sometimes the fish dont cooperste. Thank you for your patience and positivity through the day - we'll get em next time!! Happy Holidays my friend, aloha Capt Joe..

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1994
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Miller
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 575HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots
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