Konadice Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (661 reviews)
 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States

Konadice Sportfishing 

Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
35 ft
6
4.7/5 (661 reviews)

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'Konadice Sportfishing' invites you on the ultimate deep sea fishing adventure in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii! This tropical paradise is located on the Big Island and happens to be the former capital of the island. It was good enough for royalty and it's certainly great if you're hoping to explore the incredible rich blue surrounding it!

Kailua-Kona has, as you would expect in a tropical paradise, a tropical climate. The warm temperatures allow local charter operators to be on the water daily and catch fish year-round.

Hop aboard the 35ft Bertram wide body open cabin' offshore sportfishing boat, which can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests. She's powered by twin 330 HP Cummings engines and boasts the latest GPS and Fishfinder technology. What's more, she has a flybridge & tuna tower. On calm days you can use to sight surface activity.a spacious 2 door toilet convenience. She also features outriggers, Tuna tubes, a live well, and a fighting chair. With 15.5 ft beem she accomidates plenty of room and places of shade. Highly recomend taking a look at the vessel you choose closed cabins if air conditioned its nice but doesnt feel like your fishing and deck space all importsnt to getting the most out of your money.

You'll explore the offshore waters off the coast of Kona for some of the world's most desirable fish around. Hook into the likes of Mahi Mahi, Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), Blue and Striped Marlin, Ono (Wahoo), Shortbill Spearfish, Amberjack, and Giant Trevally.

The crew has two goals: making sure you catch the fish of a lifetime and ensuring you have a great time doing so! They offer kid-friendly charters and are able to accommodate beginner and experienced anglers alike. Keep in mind our crew and captain make a living catching fish, 60% of our income is from daily charters, 20% gratuity, and 20% from selling the fish we catch.

Set aside a day and come with us on a day to remember. Aloha!

'Konadice Sportfishing' invites you on the ultimate deep sea fishing adventure in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii! This tropical paradise is located on the Big Island and happens to be the former capital of the island. It was good enough for royalty and it's certainly great if you're hoping to explore the incredible rich blue surrounding it!

Kailua-Kona has, as you would expect in a tropical paradise, a tropical climate. The warm temperatures allow local charter operators to be on the water daily and catch fish year-round.

Hop aboard the 35ft Bertram wide body open cabin' offshore sportfishing boat, which can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests. She's powered by twin 330 HP Cummings engines and boasts the latest GPS and Fishfinder technology. What's more, she has a flybridge & tuna tower. On calm days you can use to sight surface activity.a spacious 2 door toilet convenience. She also features outriggers, Tuna tubes, a live well, and a fighting chair. With 15.5 ft beem she accomidates plenty of room and places of shade. Highly recomend taking a look at the vessel you choose closed cabins if air conditioned its nice but doesnt feel like your fishing and deck space all importsnt to getting the most out of your money.

You'll explore the offshore waters off the coast of Kona for some of the world's most desirable fish around. Hook into the likes of Mahi Mahi, Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), Blue and Striped Marlin, Ono (Wahoo), Shortbill Spearfish, Amberjack, and Giant Trevally.

The crew has two goals: making sure you catch the fish of a lifetime and ensuring you have a great time doing so! They offer kid-friendly charters and are able to accommodate beginner and experienced anglers alike. Keep in mind our crew and captain make a living catching fish, 60% of our income is from daily charters, 20% gratuity, and 20% from selling the fish we catch.

Set aside a day and come with us on a day to remember. Aloha!

Jim Wigzell
Captain
Jim Wigzell
31 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Wahoo
+3
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Wahoo
+3
US $925
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Trevally (Giant)
+4
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip — Full Experience
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Trevally (Giant)
+4
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 11 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.7
661 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (640)

What anglers say

89%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
95%
Good boat
89%
Recommended
71%
Caught fish

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Kacen Helsten
Kacen Helsten
us
Utah, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We had a once in a lifetime experience!
4 Hour Trip - 2:30 PM on July 12, 20266 adults

We went deep sea fishing for my wife’s birthday hoping to catch something big! We found this boat and ended up absolutely loving it. We also felt like it was a good deal for what you get. The crew was super knowledgeable, experienced, helpful, great at teaching and very professional. We ended up catching some big tuna and had a great time. We were able to take a few smaller fish home to cook as well that they cut up for us. We seriously had a once in a lifetime experience and I mean that because I am not the type of person to write reviews. Definitely consider this charter if you are in Kona!

Reported catch:
Skipjack Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Mike Robinson
Mike Robinson
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing Trip w/ a grand finale
4 Hour Trip - 12:30 PM on July 10, 20262 adults

Capt. Jim and Tevin were awesome. They asked what we were hoping for and they more than delivered. Everyone in our family of 4 was successful catching multiple fish (tuna) through careful consideration of where fishing was hot and following the feeding patterns of birds/dolphins. As we were trawling on the way back to the harbor a big tuna caught a grip and our 11 year old went to work in the fighting chair. After an hour long fight an ahi tuna over 100 lbs was successfully loaded on the deck. After we pulled into the harbor, Tevin carefully sliced up some fillets for us to take over to Panchos for them to cook us a delicious tuna mexican style. We had an unreal experience and are extremely appreciative of the attentiveness that the crew provided.

Reported catch:
Skipjack Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Logan Fletcher
Logan Fletcher
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
very welcoming
6 Hour Trip - 6:30 AM on July 10, 20262 adults

Very friendly, even when the fishing was slow it didn’t feel like it because everyone was so nice talkative and super friendly and it just showed that they wanted you to catch fish like if it was them catching fish thet take very good care of you  highly recommend booking this charter and go all out get the longest trip you can. I definitely think it’s worth it wish I would’ve had more time out there  no question about it when I come back i will be booking the same charter again 

James Russell
James Russell
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great fishing trip
6 Hour Trip (6:30AM) on June 22, 20262 adults

We began our morning with a very nice sized Yellowfin Tuna and immediately after that, hooked onto a beautiful Blue Marlin with 4 Skipjacks following this. Our captain was very helpful in landing every fish we caught that day and provided lots of humor. His first mate Kevin was very helpful and went completely out of his way to make our experience everything we could’ve hoped and more! Me and my father were very pleased with our trip and wholeheartedly endorse this crew to any anglers looking for an amazing trip.

Connor Ragsdale
Connor Ragsdale
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Trip of a Lifetime!
10 Hour Trip — Full Experience on June 11, 20261 adult1 child

I took my 11 year old son out on the 10 hour trip and we were not disappointed. We left the harbor about 5:30 AM and the bite got hot after a couple of hours. We hooked up on multiple striped marlin and we got to fight and land a pair simultaneously. We also had multiple "double hookups" on tuna throughout the day. We ended up landing two striped marlin, three yellowfin tuna, two skipjack tuna and some rainbow runners. The crew was fantastic and kept us on the fish. They cleaned some of the catch for us back at the dock and we ate like kings for the rest of time on the Big Island. You won't regret booking with Konadice!!!

Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Striped Marlin

FAQs about Konadice Sportfishing

Konadice Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip - 10:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip - 2:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $925 per group - 6 Hour Trip - 10:30 AM (6 hours)
  • US $925 per group - 6 Hour Trip - 12:30 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 10 Hour Trip — Full Experience (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Konadice Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Galley Maid push button saltwater Head.
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Konadice Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (I like to live bait a lot there's no policy we gotta find it and catch it . We don't just pull up and buy bait here we gotta go find and catch.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We will cut and clean fish for you. No charge.)
  • Drinks (I have coolers and ice. Bring whatever you like for food and beverage )
  • First mate (95% of the time, yes a first mate is on the Board. Gratuity is appreciated. View it the same as going to a restaurant. Avg 15-20%)
Konadice Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing (Wahoo mahi mahi sailfish)
  • Offshore fishing (Our ledges are close by. Ferthest out we go no more than 7-10 miles)
Konadice Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle ( Penn 80 And 130 Rods And Reels )
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Konadice Sportfishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Spearfish (Shortbill)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Jim Wigzell
Jim Wigzell
Jim Wigzell

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
661 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017

Captain Jim, who owns and operates Kontadice Sportfishing charters, has been living in Kona since 1984 and fishing here since 1985. He is on the water 365 days a year, and his family owns restaurants Pancho and Lefty's Cantina! Captain Jim grew up in the hospitality industry so he knows it's most important making sure clients catch fish and have a great time doing what they're doing!

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
661 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017

Captain Jim, who owns and operates Kontadice Sportfishing charters, has been living in Kona since 1984 and fishing here since 1985. He is on the water 365 days a year, and his family owns restaurants Pancho and Lefty's Cantina! Captain Jim grew up in the hospitality industry so he knows it's most important making sure clients catch fish and have a great time doing what they're doing!

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Shortbill Spearfish
Shortbill Spearfish
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Shortbill Spearfish
Shortbill Spearfish
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1973
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
6bta 5.9l Cummins Diesel
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
17 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Wahoo mahi mahi sailfish
Offshore Fishing
Our ledges are close by. Ferthest out we go no more than 7-10 miles

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Penn 80 And 130 Rods And Reels
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Galley Maid push button saltwater Head.
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
I like to live bait a lot there's no policy we gotta find it and catch it . We don't just pull up and buy bait here we gotta go find and catch.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We will cut and clean fish for you. No charge.
Drinks
I have coolers and ice. Bring whatever you like for food and beverage
First mate
95% of the time, yes a first mate is on the Board. Gratuity is appreciated. View it the same as going to a restaurant. Avg 15-20%

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
All ages. Including Handicap/wheelchairs. No problem plenty of room and shade.
You keep catch
Happy to cut fish under 50#'s
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Kailua-Kona right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
Spearfish (Shortbill)Spearfish (Shortbill)
Spearfish (Shortbill)Spearfish (Shortbill)
Tuna (Bigeye)Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
WahooWahoo

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