“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 37’ Bertram 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 you can use to sight cast from, a toilet, and a kitchen with a fridge for your convenience. She also features outriggers, Tuna tubes, a live well, and a fighting chair.

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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Appreciation 4 hour charter
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 7 - Dec 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $625
    Im a owner operator. I appreciate every opportunity i get to go fishing. Tell the end of month ill work extra hard and make it up in fish momey! After taking care of my cistomers . Fish are close alot of bait aroind first thing try carch live mackerwl go to airport or keahou ill fish for dinner , amd whatever else bites. See if this helps a little make it more affordable. Enjoy the rest of 2023 look forward to a new year. Aloha?
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Spearfish (Shortbill)
    Shortbill Spearfish
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Private trip
    Mid morning 4 hour
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $675
    1/2 day 4 hour 10:30-2:30 1/2
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Spearfish (Shortbill)
    Shortbill Spearfish
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Private trip
    1/2 day 4 hour trip
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $695
    Spend 4 hours trolling or live baiting on the water and check out a few different locations in search of your trophy catch! You'll target the likes of Mahi Mahi, Ono Tuna, Striped Marlin, and Blue Marlin. Big Yellowfin Tuna and small Yellowfin and Skipjack Tuna for live bait, and Wahoo on a rod-bending day. Pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy. and you're ready for the rubberbamd to break and the rod to bend. ?
  • Private trip
    1/2 day 4 hour trip (copy) (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $695
    Spend 4 hours trolling or live baiting on the water and check out a few different locations in search of your trophy catch! You'll target the likes of Mahi Mahi, Ono Tuna, Striped Marlin, and Blue Marlin. Big Yellowfin Tuna and small Yellowfin and Skipjack Tuna for live bait, and Wahoo on a rod-bending day. Pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy. and you're ready for the rubberbamd to break and the rod to bend. ?
  • Private trip
    6 hour 3/4 day
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $850
    Summer Sunset evening bite. Summer months
  • Private trip
    6 hour 3/4 day.
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $850
    Give me the time. You’ll be sore by the morning. ?
  • Private trip
    8 hour fullday
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Spearfish (Shortbill)
    Shortbill Spearfish
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Private trip
    10 hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,150
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Spearfish (Shortbill)
    Shortbill Spearfish
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 503 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
68%
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Jamie V.
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5.0 / 5
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Best time with a great crew!!!

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip on October 12, 2024
We had the best trip with Captain Jim and Mickey! For some of us it was the first time doing a charter and I couldn’t have...
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Elizabeth B.
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip (copy) (copy) on October 6, 2024
Today we set sale for a deep sea fishing trip with Captain Jim and Mikey. They were both personable and experienced. They were...
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Rocio L.
Excellent
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Fantastic!

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip on September 11, 2024
Our group of 6 had a fantastic time fishing! This was our first time on a charter trip. We originally started off fishing for...
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David F.
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Biggest Marlin of a Lifetime!!!!

VERIFIED   6 hour 3/4 day on July 31, 2024
Capt Jim and Mate Mike know their stuff! We caught fish trolling right out of the harbor and throughout the day! When things...
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Darren P.
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Awesome Experience!

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip (copy) on October 1, 2024
It was our party’s first time deep sea fishing and what a great time it was. The captain and mate were super friendly and...
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FAQs about Konadice Sportfishing

Konadice Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $625 per group - Appreciation 4 hour charter (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group - Mid morning 4 hour (4 hours)
  • US $695 per group - 1/2 day 4 hour trip (4 hours)
  • US $695 per group - 1/2 day 4 hour trip (copy) (copy) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 hour 3/4 day (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 hour 3/4 day. (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 hour fullday (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 10 hour trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Konadice Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Konadice Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License (We have all licenses )

Konadice Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing

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:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Spearfish (Shortbill)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Jim Wigzell
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
503 Customer reviews
Response time 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

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (Striped) Striped Marlin

What the boat is like

Boat Image
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

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing

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
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License
We have all licenses

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

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
You Keep Catch
Happy to cut fish under 50#’s
Catch and Release Allowed
Happy to cut fish under 50#’s
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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