Captain
Dave Datz

Member since July 2023 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Capt. Dave runs trips out of Kailua-Kona aboard a 30' Precision offshore sport fishing vessel. These waters are known for Marlin and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Dave Datz

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Capt. Dave runs trips out of Kailua-Kona aboard a 30' Precision offshore sport fishing vessel. These waters are known for Marlin and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(210 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
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Trips from US $695

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 210 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (205)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
71%
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Mario B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Class Act!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Private Trip on July 16, 2026
Couldnโ€™t ask more from Cpt. Dave! He communicated with us prior to the trip very well and the setup was very quick. We met...
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Kathy R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Private Trip on April 19, 2026
We had the greatest time! Dave was awesome and so helpful. We were 4.5 hours into the trip and no fish, but then my husband...
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Genevieve P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  7 Hour Private Trip on August 10, 2026
Captain Dave is a very experienced fisherman.ย  We hooked into a marlin and a yellowtail tuna at the same time.ย  The guys...
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Robert W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  7 Hour Private Trip on July 25, 2026
The trip surpassed my expectations by miles. My daughter caught a marlin, an ono and a tuna. Will definitely fish with capt...
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Bryce S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Blue Marlin 20 Minutes into Trip

VERIFIED   9 Hour Private Trip on June 10, 2026
Dave is a great guy, he has that down to earth, dry sense of humor that all great captains have. when the fish is on, dave...
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