Charter Operator
Playtime sportfishing

Member since March 2024 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Sport fishing on big game charter boats since 2008. I’ve also been a commercial fisherman over in Alaska for several years.
Techniques
Big game trolling, live baiting, jigging, bottom, Fishing, lightTackle, flyfishing.

Hey, we're Playtime sportfishing

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Sport fishing on big game charter boats since 2008. I’ve also been a commercial fisherman over in Alaska for several years.
Techniques
Big game trolling, live baiting, jigging, bottom, Fishing, lightTackle, flyfishing.
Our Team
Shawn B.
First mate
Joe T.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(97 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 97 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (106)
we caught two nice tuna
Shawn and Joe did great
Shawn and Joe did great
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
70%
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Chris T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Shawn and Joe did great

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on November 29, 2025
We had a tough day of fishing. Nobody was seeing any action. They did a wonderful job and being out on the water was just fun....
Chris T. recommends PLAYTIME Sportfishing
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Jennifer G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unforgettable Day on the Water with PLAYTIME Sportfishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) multi- species on July 24, 2025
This trip was hands down the best. The ocean was so calm and such a deep, unreal blue, it already felt like a perfect day....
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NICK F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A truly great experience with Captain Joe and Shawn

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 14, 2025
i have been on over 20 guided trips with most being in the ocean in Hawaii, CA, and Oregon.ย  Capt Joe was one of the most...
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John Y.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good times and a few great memories

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 14, 2025
Shawn and Joe from playtime fishing got us out on some fish early. We got some action right away and were able to land a couple...
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Jonathan E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) multi- species on July 5, 2025
We chose the half day option which was the perfect amount of time for our vacation schedule. When we come back will do a full...
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