Hawaii Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour Hawaii fishing trip is US $788, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,246 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in Hawaii are good for families?

Fishing charters in Hawaii that received great reviews from families are:

What are the top fish species I can catch in Hawaii?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Hawaii are:

What are the top fishing techniques in Hawaii?

The top 3 fishing techniques in Hawaii are:

What are the top types of fishing in Hawaii?

The top 3 types of fishing in Hawaii are:

Do Hawaii fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in Hawaii provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

Who are the best rated captains in Hawaii?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Hawaii are:

Who are the top awarded captains in Hawaii?

Who are the top awarded captains in Hawaii?

What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Hawaii?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Hawaii are:

2-hour fishing trips – US $395
3-hour fishing trips – US $679
4-hour fishing trips – US $809
5-hour fishing trips – US $989
6-hour fishing trips – US $944
7-hour fishing trips – US $1,199
8-hour fishing trips – US $1,341
9-hour fishing trips – US $1,595
10-hour fishing trips – US $1,150
11-hour fishing trips – US $2,250

Fishing in Hawaii

Want to cast a line in paradise? Hop aboard one of the many fishing charters in Hawaii. There’s postcard-perfect azure waters and white sandy beaches to explore, as well as some world-famous fish on offer. Hawaii is a known deep sea sportfishing haven, but that’s not where the action ends. With reefs, flats, and freshwater fishing grounds on offer, you can cast off on the adventure of your dreams.

Head out on a deep sea fishing excursion, and you’ll encounter year-round Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and Billfish. In some locations, the seafloor drops to a thousand feet just a mile from shore. To get the most out of your adventure, though, a full day trip is a must. More of a reef fishing enthusiast? Plumb underwater structure for local bottom fish including Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga) and Short-Tail Red Snapper (Ehu) on a shorter trip.

If you want to spend even less time traveling, explore Hawaii's flats for Bonefish. A half day trip is the perfect introduction to these waters, and you can even try out fly fishing. There’s plenty of inshore action for freshwater fans, too. Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass, and Channel Catfish can be found in a variety of reservoirs and waterways, with half and full day trips on offer.

There’s an impressive number of departure points dotted all over the Aloha State. Big Island’s Kailua-Kona offers incredible deep sea action, Maui is home to lots of reefs (and spearfishing action!), Kauai has a great Billfish bite as well as an abundance of freshwater fish...the opportunities are endless!

Rules & Regulations

You don’t need a license to fish in Hawaii, unless you’re freshwater fishing. Some species are subject to strict regulations, such as Onaga and Ehu, but your captain will be able to fill you in.

Hawaii

4.6 / 5

Based on 28561 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Hawaii Fishing Seasons

January

Bigeye Tuna make for a delicious feast for offshore anglers in January. Head out and bag one for dinner, then visit the Oahu Fringe Festival to soak up the local arts scene.

February

The Maui Whale Festival gathers 20,000 visitors each year to celebrate these majestic creatures. More into fish than mammals? Shortbill Spearfish and Bigeye Tuna are both on fire.

March

Honolulu Festival manages to combine an all-out party with a genuine display of ethnic and economic solidarity. It’s worth visiting if you can tear yourself away from the Striped Marlin bite.

April

Black and Striped Marlin, Spearfish, Bigeye Tuna, Ono (Wahoo), and Mahi Mahi are all amazing in April. On the other end of the scale, this is one of the best months for Hawaii Bass fishing.

May

Blue Marlin arrive in a big way in May, joining their Black and Striped cousins for a month of incredible Billfishing. Shortbill Spearfish are also around, so you could be in with a Super Grand Slam!

June

The Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series starts in style with the Kona Kickoff and the Firecracker Open. Off the water, the Maui Film Festival is a great place to relax after a hard day at sea.

July

Tournament fever burns strong, with the Kona Throw Down and Skins Marlin Derby, not to mention the Blue Marlin World Cup. Check out the Honolulu Ukulele Festival if you get the time.

August

The Kona Shootout Big Game Tournament and Big Island Marlin Tournament give the pro teams no rest in August. Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) are on fire, and make for the best Tuna fishing Hawaii sees all year.

September

Tournament season draws to a close with Kona’s It’s a Wrap Tournament. The whole state comes alive in an explosion of color during the month-long Aloha Festivals.

October

Want to see Hawaii through the eyes of the locals? Visit the Hawaii International Film Festival to watch locally-made documentaries about island life. Afterward, head offshore for late-season Mahi Mahi action.

November

The fishing tournaments may be over, but the surfers are just getting started. The Vans Triple Crown tournament series kicks off on Oahu’s breathtaking North Shore.

December

The Vans Triple Crown draws to a close, just as the Honolulu City Lights festival brings the town to life in a spectacle of seasonal cheer. Bigeye Tuna are firmly back on the menu by December.

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What anglers said about fishing in Hawaii

Yes, some of our shipmates had little experience with big water fishing. They made sure to coach them as they got the fish in

5.0 / 5

Yes, some of our shipmates had little experience with big water fishing. They made sure to coach them as they got the fish in

Whipsaw Sport Fishing Inc.

Go out with an open mind and enjoy the time on the water! It’s beautiful and peaceful even if the catching isn’t going how you’d like!

5.0 / 5

Go out with an open mind and enjoy the time on the water! It’s beautiful and peaceful even if the catching isn’t going how you’d like!

Silky Sportfishing

If you have anyone within your party who may get seasick, be sure to take some sort of dramamine the evening before. Do not wait until you get on the boat. The crew was extremely understanding.

4.7 / 5

If you have anyone within your party who may get seasick, be sure to take some sort of dramamine the evening before. Do not wait until you get on the boat. The crew was extremely understanding.

Silky Sportfishing

Yes, this is a great trip for beginners or seasoned fisherman. Really great experience overall.

5.0 / 5

Yes, this is a great trip for beginners or seasoned fisherman. Really great experience overall.

Ruckus Sportfishing And Diving

Bring sunscreen, Take Dramamine be patient. Ask question to your captain/ be serious about catching fish. Be polite.

5.0 / 5

Bring sunscreen, Take Dramamine be patient. Ask question to your captain/ be serious about catching fish. Be polite.

Jigging Honolulu

You may want to have some medicine for seasickness. Otherwise take your family and have a good time.

5.0 / 5

You may want to have some medicine for seasickness. Otherwise take your family and have a good time.

Makana Lani Fishing

You are booking a fish trip for a trophy fish; not everytime are you going to hook up. I personally have gone on 3 charter trips and this is the only one that ended in success. Its a great way to see the island and hear stories as well.

5.0 / 5

Reel Escapes Hawaii

Find the crew at Fire Hatt. They are super professional and friendly. We brought our four- and six-year-olds. They might have been a bit too young. I think it might be better for, maybe, an 8-year-old or 10-year-old. Sean and Jason were great with our little kids, but the boys struggled a bit with four hours on the boat. But, all in all, it was a great experience for the adults.

5.0 / 5

Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters

Make sure to bring a hat and sunscreen. Pack a small cooler of your favorite drinks and some snacks for the trip. Not every time you will catch something but that’s why they call it fishing not catching.

5.0 / 5

Makana Lani Fishing

Bring food, listen to music and enjoy the boat ride until you catch a fish.

5.0 / 5

Bring food, listen to music and enjoy the boat ride until you catch a fish.

Beast Mode Sportfishing

Just go in with an open mind and know you might not catch fish but enjoy the day regardless

5.0 / 5

Just go in with an open mind and know you might not catch fish but enjoy the day regardless

Skillet Sportfishing

If you are going to fish on Oahu, you have to go with Hopper and Jay on the Grand Slam.

5.0 / 5

If you are going to fish on Oahu, you have to go with Hopper and Jay on the Grand Slam.

Grand Slam Hawaii

Really fun, just go into it understanding that the fish fight hard and that you may not catch anything.

5.0 / 5

Really fun, just go into it understanding that the fish fight hard and that you may not catch anything.

A'u Struck Sportfishing

If you never caught Peacock Bass I highly recommend adding them to your fish catching experience. They are super aggressive and fight hard. Sooo much fun!

5.0 / 5

If you never caught Peacock Bass I highly recommend adding them to your fish catching experience. They are super aggressive and fight hard. Sooo much fun!

Exit 8 Bass Hawaii

Just remember, it’s fishing, not catching sometimes you don’t always catch one.

5.0 / 5

Just remember, it’s fishing, not catching sometimes you don’t always catch one.

Reel Escapes Hawaii

Book with Kona Dice, great knowledge and they will put you on a fish. The captain and first mate work their tails off and make this the best possible decision.

5.0 / 5

Book with Kona Dice, great knowledge and they will put you on a fish. The captain and first mate work their tails off and make this the best possible decision.

Konadice Sportfishing

Manage expectations, it’s not a guarantee. Work for it, it’s fishing, not catching.

5.0 / 5

Manage expectations, it’s not a guarantee. Work for it, it’s fishing, not catching.

Silky Sportfishing

Bring sunblock! We did not and we definitely felt it the next day. Take pictures! It’s an experience you’ll want to look back on. And be patient! It’s still fishing. You never know when the big one is going to hit.

4.3 / 5

Ohana Sport Fishing

Pack a lunch, sunblock, and lots of water. If you have motion sickness get some scopalmine

5.0 / 5

Pack a lunch, sunblock, and lots of water. If you have motion sickness get some scopalmine

Whipsaw Sport Fishing Inc.

This was our first time fishing hawaii we had deep sea fished in tofino BC and Cancun this ocean is easily rougher make sure to take something for sea sickness before going. Would still do it again though

5.0 / 5

Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Hawaii?

Tropical Sun Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(24 reviews)

Captain Ryan and crew (Kerry) were awesome! We spent a 1/2 day cruising the coast and caught Ono and a Striped Marlin! Would book again and again with this team and beautiful boat!

Douglas J.

Flyer Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Haleiwa

5.0 / 5

(163 reviews)

What a great day! Saw a whale on the way out, sharks when catching the bait, had some striped marlin hits and caught some great Mahi Mahi. Captain Alex and Chris made my son feel at home and helped him catch his first Mahi.

Scott T.

Ultimate Boating Adventures!
Fishing charter in Waianae

5.0 / 5

(39 reviews)

Caught a blue trevalla and a blue fin tuna in awful weather conditions. Captain and crew were fantastic.

Beau E. Waianae, Hawaii

Silky Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(218 reviews)

It was a beautiful day for fishing! Landed 7, lost 2, 2 bites that never took, and so many fun memories made! Michael and Dave were awesome to hang with and were helpful with all questions we had! We recommend them to anyone no matter a noob, or experienced fisherman! We will definitely be returning to silky fishing for future trips!

Kimberlee S.

Jigging Honolulu
Fishing charter in Honolulu

5.0 / 5

(42 reviews)

The captain knows where the fish are and when you have one on get ready for the ride of your life. Some big fish!

Michael S.

Ohana Fun Fishing
Fishing charter in Honolulu

5.0 / 5

(370 reviews)

Was a super chill day out on the water we ended up catching a few small ones but the crew and the captain were very friendly and helpful throughout the whole experience

Edgar P.

Reel Escapes Hawaii
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(79 reviews)

We had such a wonderful experience! We caught 4 Mahi Mahi and 4 Ono fish plus we had numerous other strikes, it was a fantastic experience for the 3 of us, the Captain was great and the deck hand was super. We hope to go again next week! This was our best chapter ever!

Amy L.

Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii
Fishing charter in Honolulu

5.0 / 5

(247 reviews)

Captain and crew ensured everyone had a great time. All communication received after booking left no unanswered questions. Price point was fair. I would definitely go out again with these guys!

David W.

Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii
Fishing charter in Honolulu

5.0 / 5

(247 reviews)

It was a great day out crew were very informed and worked really hard changing lures to entice a bite. They were very helpful. I will defiantly recommend them. Fishing gear and lures were good Quality.

Andrew Van Der Walt

Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii
Fishing charter in Honolulu

5.0 / 5

(247 reviews)

Niko and Dallas were great and very informative on everything and also got us on some awesome fish! I would recommend everyone to go rip lips with those guys! Maholo my dudes 🤙

Tyler R.

Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii
Fishing charter in Honolulu

5.0 / 5

(247 reviews)

The crew was awesome! We had a really rainy day but the crew still busted their butts to try to get us a fish. We almost got one but I’m the end we didn’t. We would definitely go with the again!

Stacy J.

Grand Slam Hawaii
Fishing charter in Haleiwa

5.0 / 5

(46 reviews)

Very obviously skilled Captain Hopper and deckhand Jay were amazing. They knew where to go and what do. Lots of fun was had by my teenagers reeling fish in. Overall we had a light day and I still couldn't be happier with how it went. Will be suggesting to friends and coming back again sometime.

Steve W.

Silky Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

4.7 / 5

(218 reviews)

A very accommodating & understanding crew, as we had some members of our party who lost their “sea legs”. You can tell that Diamond Dave and Mike really know their stuff. They worked very hard to put us onto the fish.

Travis H.

Konadice Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(426 reviews)

Had a good time. Boat was comfortable. Crew was great. Didn’t hook up with the big fish. Captain shared some fish fillets from his earlier catch..real nice. Thanks

Houman T.

Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Honolulu

5.0 / 5

(582 reviews)

Hannah and Marcus were awesome! We had a great time and would definitely book with them again!

Lindsey S.

Ohana Fun Fishing
Fishing charter in Honolulu

5.0 / 5

(370 reviews)

Great time with Steve and Amanda, super helpful for all 3 hours. Good duration of time on the water, and reasonably priced.

Tara W.

Extreme Sportfishing LLC
Fishing charter in Lihue

4.7 / 5

(8 reviews)

4-hour trip, 2 nice fish. If you’re looking for fish and not pupus and cushy accommodation, this is a nice serious fishing boat.

Tony A.

Extreme Sportfishing LLC
Fishing charter in Lihue

5.0 / 5

(8 reviews)

Had fun from the moment we stepped on board. The captain explained the trip and the equipment with solid instructions. Jay the first mate offered lots of knowledge and fun stories. He was a pleasure and worked hard to take good care of us.