“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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    1/2 day late afternoon
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    US $700
    4 hour late afternoon
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip 12:30 pm
    In demand! Last booked: 15 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $700
    Give yourself a couple of extra hours of sleep and head out at a leisurely morning hour for 4 hours of fishing! It's all about hooking in vibrant Hawaiian fish including Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, and Giant Trevally. No need to worry about gear – the crew takes care of that. Pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and you're all set!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (6:30AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 16 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $725
    This 4-hour early morning trip will take you into offshore waters where you can target a variety of species including Skipjack and Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi, Ono, and Marlin. A great way to get acquainted with Hawaii fishing with a talented crew! It will provide all of your gear so all you need to bring are drinks and snacks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip 10:30
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    US $750
    A 4 hour trip starting at 10:30 time for blue marlin tuna mahi mahi one got time for plan A maybe little for plan B.
    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
    6 hour trip March Madness.
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Mar 17
    US $795
    6 hour fish for whatever bites. Light tackle. Mahi Mahi Tuna Ono. Buoy Fiahing. Stuff for the grill.
  • Private trip
    6 hour trip
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $850
    Spend 6 productive 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 to sail away!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (10:30AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    US $850
    Spend 6 hours trolling or live baiting the offshore waters for the likes of Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, and Shortbill Spearfish. The crew brings along everything you need for a successful day. Pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and you're all set!plab A
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (12:30 PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $850
    A 3/4 day trip running from 12:30 p.m.
  • Private trip
    8 hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Dec 31
    US $1,000
    This is the mother of daytime fishing trips! You'll spend 8 quality hours on the water targeting the most desirable species Hawaii has to offer including Yellowfin Tuna, Blue and Striped Marlin, Wahoo, Skipjack Spearfish, mahi maho and The crew brings along all the gear you need. All you'll want to pack are enough drinks and snacks to keep you going!
    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
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,150
    Give me the time. You’ll be sore by the morning. ?
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FAQs about Konadice Sportfishing

Konadice Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - 1/2 day late afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip 12:30 pm (4 hours)
  • US $725 per group - 4 Hour Trip (6:30AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip 10:30 (4 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 6 hour trip March Madness. (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 hour trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip (10:30AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip (12:30 PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 hour trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 10 Hour (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

Meet the Captain

Jim Wigzell
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
417 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!

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Bertram (Sportfishing) originally built in 1973, and restored in 2018. Powered by 2 330HP 6bta 5.9l Cummins Diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 17 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 417 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (311)
Awesome
Awesome
Fishing with Jim
+308
Angler rating
316
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7
5
Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
66%
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Jacob F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
We started our vacation with Kona Dice immediately after stepping off the plane it was an exhilarating decision that catapulted...
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Mike D.
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   6 hour trip on February 17, 2024
We went out with Captain Jim and 1st Mate Chris and caught fish. Not long into the trip got a double Marlin hookup, one on...
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Christopher S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What an Amazing trip!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (6:30AM) on December 27, 2023
From Start to Finish Jim and Chris were great!!! On time, Clean Boat good tunes great people and FISH! Started our day grabbing...
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Burleigh S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a GREAT trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (12:30 PM) on December 20, 2023
Booked a six hour afternoon trip with my wife and three kids. We do quite a bit of fishing back home in Washington, but our...
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Matthew R.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic first time deep sea fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on November 27, 2023
We booked a 4 hour midday **hidden content**) trip with Captain Jim on Konadice. We figured this was a good length and start...
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