Kailua-Kona
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Trips from
US $950
Captain
Chuck Wilson
Kailua-Kona, United States
100+ reviews
We have over 50 years of fishing experience in California, Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas and have won or placed in numerous Marlin Tournaments. We do not do 'share charters', when you book with us it is your boat and you are not sharing it with strangers.
Scott H.
First mate
Daron C.
First mate
Charter
Rating
4.7
112 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.7
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (67)
What anglers say
87%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
55%
Caught fish
All reviews (112)
Showing 1 – 5 of 112 reviews
Jimi Michalscheck
Wisconsin, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedGreat boys day out!
Half Day With Fuel Service Charge • 3 adultsCaught 110 pound blue marlin and was the experience of a lifetime for my son who really wanted to catch that exact fish. fantastic experience overall because of the captain and crew. They also made great recommendations were to have lunch after and we really enjoyed their stories. make sure to bring non-spray sunscreen so the boat deck doesn’t get slippery. bare feet is the best when you’re walking around on the boat deck as you get the best feel and balance.
Reported catch:
Response from Captainrhank you Jim. we are fishermen just like you and ever take for granted the thrill and opportunity to fish in KONA Hawaii. captain Chhuck
David KirkRepeat anglerVirginia, US•Member since 2024•3 trips5.0VerifiedBlue Marlin!
Full Day With Fuel Service Charge • 3 adultsThe captain and his mate were very knowledgeable about the waters around the Big Island, ran a very safe boat, and we hooked and released a blue marlin that might have been bug enough to win the tournament going on that day off Kailua-Kona. All in all, a great day on the water. Would definitely fish with them again.
Reported catch:Response from CaptainThank you David. That is the trip we try for every time. Come back and do a Tournament one day. Captain Chuck
Mike StahmerCalifornia, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Boat for Marlin and Yellowfin
3/4 Day With Fuel Service Charge • 2 adultsGreat crew with pro experience. You get right on the fish quick trolling out of the harbor. The boat is super comfortable and big with top notch equipment to fish with. They have the best lures ready and use them according to conditions properly. I’ll be back in Kona and fish with them again next year.
Bryan JiRepeat anglerHawaii, US•Member since 2024•2 trips5.0Verifiedno catch. But still awesome.
3/4 Day +Snorkel W / Fuel Surcharge - 7:00 AM • 2 adultsthis is a very comfortable boat and the crew is always very professional and fun. We caught a a huge marlin the last time but this time even though we didn’t catch one it’s always great. It was south and my 16-year-old nephew we will be back. 
Paul ThompsonRepeat anglerNew York, US•Member since 2025•2 trips5.0VerifiedJanuary fishing trip
Full Day With Fuel Service Charge • 2 adultsHad a wonderful trip. The captain and mate were very personable and professional. The weather that day was a factor. The rain, wind and swell caught up to us. The captain tried the best he could to put us on fish. The mate continually swapped out different lures with different shapes and colors. At the end of the day we didn’t catch any marlin but we still had a great time.
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What's biting with Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters in Kailua-Kona
The summer madness starts to wind down in September, and tournaments season draws to a close. This can still be a great time for Blue Marlin, though, and you won't be fighting for space to target them.
Top catches for September
Fishing reports
Another Blue Marlin today!
Jun 16, 2026 • Kailua-Kona
Peak of the season in Kona Hawaii. Come on out. All our species are here and for the rest of the summer your chances are excellent for catching a Big Blue Marlin. Welcome
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Today on FIRE HATT in KONA
May 30, 2026 • Kailua-Kona
Absolute bst time of year in Kona. Until September vast numbers of Blue Marlin here. Give us a call and come on out. Captain Chuck
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FirstTime!
Apr 19, 2026 • Kailua-Kona
A Fish of a lifetime. Romero’s very first trip to Kona Hawaii, his first time deep sea fishing and the largest fish he’s ever caught!
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Great Start for the day!
Apr 19, 2026 • Kailua-Kona
Lester had this Tado to the boat in minutes. We were just getting started. We ended up with One Blue Marlin release , boated this Tado, lost another Blue Marlin and finished the day with an awesome 90+lb Ahi.
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Today aboard Fire Hatt!
Apr 7, 2026 • Kailua-Kona
0 for 2 Ahi, 0 for 1 Blue Marlin. 1 for 2 Mahi Mahi. The bite is on, lots of action!
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Sensational winter bite in Kona Hawaii c
Dec 26, 2025 • Kailua-Kona
John Bolton and his son Kyle caught and released a 200 pound Blue Marlin and the rarest of all Billfish, a Short Billed Spearfish. A great achievement on a half day Charter. Congratulations.
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