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
4.9 / 5
(181 reviews)
Angler's choice
Kailua-Kona
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 181 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (179)
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Fishing with Dave
Fishing with Dave
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Angler rating
165
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
71%
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Jim M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

MARLIN & MAHI MAHI

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 6, 2026
Iโ€™ve been fishing for 30 years now. This will go down as one of my best days ever. Captain Dave was fantastic, very knowledgeable...
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Dakota L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt. Dave Went The Exra Miles

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 2, 2026
We had a full day trip planned, and since fishing had been tough recently, Capt. Dave explained that he would like to take...
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John R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Aโ€™u Struck

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 22, 2025
Captain Dave was amazing! We were lucky enough to catch a Blue Marlin, but even if we wouldnโ€™t have we still would have had...
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Randy P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Dave is the best!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 29, 2025
Captain Dave was honest with us upfront and said the fishing has been slow but told us he would do his best. We didnโ€™t get...
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Ryan R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Come here to catch fish

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 9, 2025
The boat isnt brand new or flashy, but thats how you know its gonna be good. Dave knows what he is doing and brings many years...
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