Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5 

4.3/5 (17 reviews)
 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway Suite 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
4.3/5 (17 reviews)
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74-425 Kealakehe Parkway Suite 1
Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
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The Bite Me 5, formaly know as the Kila, your top choice for sport fishing in Hawaii! Fishing out of Honokahau Harbor, this boat is enviably close to “Grander Alley,” the number one fishing destination on the whole of the Kona Coast.

The Bite Me 5 is a stunning 53’ Merritt vessel that rides the waves with ease thanks to her twin 500 HP Cummins engines. She is fitted with everything you could ask for when deep sea fishing in Hawaii, including a tuna tower.

The huge deck comes complete with a beautifully-finished fighting chair and plenty of space for six people plus the crew. Inside, she’s equally luxurious. She features 3 AC sytems, two staterooms with 2 full private restrooms, a full galley kitchen and a spacious couch area, . As if that wasn’t enough, the boat is finished with beautiful Koa wood throughout.

Not only are the Bite Me 5’s features outstanding, she also boasts an impressive history. The largest Bluefin Tuna ever caught in the Bahamas was boated aboard this vessel, which also has numerous significant Hawaii tournaments and several world record game fish to her name.

Now it’s your turn to fish like a world number one. The Bite Me 5 is set up to take 6 people fishing with 5 lines trolling at a time. This will give you plenty of chances to get in on the action as your knowledgeable crew hunts for Ahi, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Ono, Spearfish and much more, depending on the season.

You will be fishing with top-of-the-line rods, reels, and artificial lures, which will be provided by the charter. Just bring some refreshments and get ready to turn your big game fishing dreams into reality!

See what these productive Hawaiian waters have to offer with Bite Me Sportfishing!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.3/5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
4.4/5
Crew
4.3/5
Experience
4.2/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (9)

Great captain and crew
Great captain and crew
Amazing Day with Bite Me
+6

Angler rating

11
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2
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

70%

Appropriate for children

73%

Friendly captain

82%

Satisfied with the boat

90%

Recommend this charter

65%

Caught fish

57%

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews
Showing: 5 of 17 reviews
Regis B.
Regis B.
5.0/5

Mar 25, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

Amazing Day with Bite Me

VERIFIED

Nicest charter boat I have ever been on. Nice mahi, spearfish and a double blue marlin catch. Spectacular day on America’s best fishery with an experienced captain and professional crew. I will wait in line to fish with them again. Doubtful you will find a better kept charter boat.

Nicest charter boat I have ever been on. Nice mahi, spearfish and a double blue marlin catch. Spectacular day on America’s best...  

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Captain replied
 Regis B. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
 Regis B. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 26, 2025
Thank you Regis and thank you for the great video!
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Matt S.
Matt S.
5.0/5

Mar 30, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

Great captain and crew

VERIFIED

Awesome time with captain and crew, caught a beautiful spear fish, exactly what we were looking for!

Awesome time with captain and crew, caught a beautiful spear fish, exactly what we were looking for!  

Captain replied
 Matt S. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
 Matt S. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 31, 2025
Mahalo Matt! Congratulations on the Spearfish catch!
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James A.
James A.
4.7/5

Jun 11, 2025

Full Day Trip

The boat is very comfortable!

VERIFIED

The only concern was that it isn’t handicapped accessible to get onto the boat!

The only concern was that it isn’t handicapped accessible to get onto the boat!  

 James A. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
 James A. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5

Ty P.
Ty P.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

5.0/5

Mar 12, 2023

Full Day Trip

Full Day on Kila Kila

VERIFIED

Capt Nate and Kayin were very professional and knowledgeable. We had a great time spending a day on the water with them and catching some once in a lifetime fish!

Capt Nate and Kayin were very professional and knowledgeable. We had a great time spending a day on the water with them and catching...  

 Ty P. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
1 person finds this review helpful
 Ty P. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
1 person finds this review helpful

Duc N.
Duc N.

Cypress, TX

4.7/5

Jul 27, 2022

Full Day Trip

Kila Kila Kool

VERIFIED

Nate and Ryan really made our trip informative and fun. This was our first time targeting Marlin and Ahi tuna. We had three bites and landed one 250 pound blue marlin. It was the catch of lifetime! Even though the boat is older, everything works as it should and the fishing equipment is first rate. Highly recommend Nate and Ryan for fishing on the Big Island.

Nate and Ryan really made our trip informative and fun. This was our first time targeting Marlin and Ahi tuna. We had three...  

 Duc N. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
2 persons find this review helpful
 Duc N. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
2 persons find this review helpful

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.3/5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
4.4/5
Crew
4.3/5
Experience
4.2/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (9)

Great captain and crew
Great captain and crew
Amazing Day with Bite Me
+6

Angler rating

11
0
2
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

70%

Appropriate for children

73%

Friendly captain

82%

Satisfied with the boat

90%

Recommend this charter

65%

Caught fish

57%

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews
Showing: 5 of 17 reviews
Regis B.
Regis B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing Day with Bite Me

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on March 25, 2025

Nicest charter boat I have ever been on. Nice mahi, spearfish and a double blue marlin catch. Spectacular day on America’s best fishery with an experienced captain and professional crew. I will wait in line to fish with them again. Doubtful you will find a better kept charter boat.

Nicest charter boat I have ever been on. Nice mahi, spearfish and a double blue marlin catch. Spectacular day on America’s best fishery with an experienced captain and professional crew. I will wait in line to fish with them again. Doubtful you will find a better kept charter boat.  

Review media 0
 Regis B. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 26, 2025
Thank you Regis and thank you for the great video!
Review media 0

Matt S.
Matt S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain and crew

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on March 30, 2025

Awesome time with captain and crew, caught a beautiful spear fish, exactly what we were looking for!

Awesome time with captain and crew, caught a beautiful spear fish, exactly what we were looking for!  

 Matt S. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 31, 2025
Mahalo Matt! Congratulations on the Spearfish catch!
Review media 0
Review media 1

James A.
James A.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

The boat is very comfortable!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on June 11, 2025

The only concern was that it isn’t handicapped accessible to get onto the boat!

The only concern was that it isn’t handicapped accessible to get onto the boat!  

 James A. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5

Ty P.
Ty P.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full Day on Kila Kila

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on March 12, 2023

Capt Nate and Kayin were very professional and knowledgeable. We had a great time spending a day on the water with them and catching some once in a lifetime fish!

Capt Nate and Kayin were very professional and knowledgeable. We had a great time spending a day on the water with them and catching some once in a lifetime fish!  

 Ty P. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
1 person finds this review helpful

Duc N.
Duc N.

Cypress, TX

4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Kila Kila Kool

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on July 27, 2022

Nate and Ryan really made our trip informative and fun. This was our first time targeting Marlin and Ahi tuna. We had three bites and landed one 250 pound blue marlin. It was the catch of lifetime! Even though the boat is older, everything works as it should and the fishing equipment is first rate. Highly recommend Nate and Ryan for fishing on the Big Island.

Nate and Ryan really made our trip informative and fun. This was our first time targeting Marlin and Ahi tuna. We had three bites and landed one 250 pound blue marlin. It was the catch of lifetime! Even though the boat is older, everything works as it should and the fishing equipment is first rate. Highly recommend Nate and Ryan for fishing on the Big Island.  

 Duc N. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5
2 persons find this review helpful

FAQs about Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 5

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
53 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Merritt
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots
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