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
(147 reviews)
Angler's choice
Kailua-Kona
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 147 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (153)
Fishing with Dave
Fantastic Time with A\u2019u Struck
Fantastic Time with A\u2019u Struck
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
77%
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Daryl G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 24, 2025
Canโ€™t say enough about our trip!ย  Captain Dave was friendly and helpful.ย  He managed expectations and told us the fishing...
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Cassandra W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

140 lbs Yellowfin - Perfect Day of Deep Sea Fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 24, 2024
Thanks for an amazing day Captain Dave! Everything about this day of deep sea fishing exceeded our expectations. Dolphins!...
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Edward R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 6, 2025
I highly recommend going out fishing with Captain Dave. He was very professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. We...
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Ollie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Dave

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on September 11, 2025
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MARV R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dave

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 29, 2025
Captain Dave got us on fish right off the go!!! 2wahoo, a skipjack tuna and a small bill marlin by the end of our charter.Yahoo...
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