Silky Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (280 reviews)
 Honokohau Marina And Small BoatHarbor, Kailua-Kona, HI 94740, United States

Silky Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (280 reviews)
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Honokohau Marina And Small BoatHarbor
Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
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Join Silky Sportfishing – a family-friendly charter fishing service that runs top-notch fishing trips off the Kona coast. Captain John Bagwell is an experienced angler who will make sure your trip is as productive as possible.

The Silky is a 45’ Viking that provides comfortable accommodations for larger groups 4-6 adults 👨 air-conditioning and tournament ready tackle. With two staterooms and two bathrooms, the boat gives you the chance to enjoy top of the range fishing in a very comfortable setting.

A complete range of high-quality fishing equipment is supplied on board, with Penn International reels from 30 lb class all the way up to 130. The boat also features a fighting chair for those exciting big game battles, when you need to respond to a real challenge.

Capt. John offers a variety of trips you can choose from, while also giving you the opportunity to customize your trip to your specific requirements. As the crew is permitted for Kealakekua Bay special use, they offer fishing and snorkel trips and allow you to combine both of these exciting opportunities on one trip.

Target Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and Yellowfin Tuna with a crew that has over 30 uears of experience and aboard a tournament-ready boat. What more could you ask for from a Hawaii charter fishing trip?

Book a trip with Silky Sportfishing and have the time of your life fishing under the Hawaiian sun!

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Customer reviews

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Silky Sportfishing Kona differentiates itself with a well equipped, air conditioned vessel and a hands on crew that actively coaches guests to maximize marlin encounters.
Fishing outcomes vary by day; shorter trips may have fewer bite opportunities.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Onboard comforts include an air conditioned cabin, two bathrooms, and a refrigerator to store food and drinks, supporting longer, comfortable trips.
  • The crew provides continuous, practical coaching and hands on line management, helping guests learn and land fish.
  • Catch handling practices include on board filleting of the catch and a tag and release marlin program.
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Silky Sportfishing Kona differentiates itself with a well equipped, air conditioned vessel and a hands on crew that actively coaches guests to maximize marlin encounters.
Fishing outcomes vary by day; shorter trips may have fewer bite opportunities.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Onboard comforts include an air conditioned cabin, two bathrooms, and a refrigerator to store food and drinks, supporting longer, comfortable trips.
  • The crew provides continuous, practical coaching and hands on line management, helping guests learn and land fish.
  • Catch handling practices include on board filleting of the catch and a tag and release marlin program.
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Trip availability and prices

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November 2025
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $790 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Big Island half day
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $890 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $990 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,290 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

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Silky Sportfishing Kona differentiates itself with a well equipped, air conditioned vessel and a hands on crew that actively coaches guests to maximize marlin encounters.
Fishing outcomes vary by day; shorter trips may have fewer bite opportunities.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Onboard comforts include an air conditioned cabin, two bathrooms, and a refrigerator to store food and drinks, supporting longer, comfortable trips.
  • The crew provides continuous, practical coaching and hands on line management, helping guests learn and land fish.
  • Catch handling practices include on board filleting of the catch and a tag and release marlin program.
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FAQs about Silky 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
45 ft
Year built
1988
Boat manufacturer
Viking
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
J&T Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 485HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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