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
(200 reviews)
Angler's choice
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
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Trips from US $695

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 200 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (195)
it was a great experience and Captain Dave was awesome!
Blue Marlin 20 Minutes into Trip
Blue Marlin 20 Minutes into Trip
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Angler rating
178
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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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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   NEW  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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Jim M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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MARLIN & MAHI MAHI

VERIFIED   5 Hour Private 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
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Capt. Dave Went The Exra Miles

VERIFIED   7 Hour Private 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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Kathy R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Scott H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  7 Hour Private Trip on May 28, 2026
Perfect day, great clean boat, warm but not overly conversational Capt (which we appreciate), private with just me, my husband,...
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