Captain
Marlin Kahl

Member since February 2017 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Capt Marlin was born and raised in Hawaii, he's been a tournament fisherman for some time now and started fishing with his Dad. He has won 3 tournaments in Kailua-Kona. His biggest Marlin caught was over 900Ibs.

Hey, I'm Captain Marlin Kahl

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Capt Marlin was born and raised in Hawaii, he's been a tournament fisherman for some time now and started fishing with his Dad. He has won 3 tournaments in Kailua-Kona. His biggest Marlin caught was over 900Ibs.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(29 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
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Trips from US $1,800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (56)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
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100%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
76%
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Anthony M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best experience

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 31, 2026
Captain Marlin and his crew were great but was very clean very knowledgeable on everything told everybody how to handle it...
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wow!!!!

Full Day Trip on May 7, 2025
Captain Marlin and Brandon were amazing guides! Super communicative and friendly from the beginning made this trip stress free....
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Dominic B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

OUSTANDING!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 2, 2025
The Kona Blue Crew (Capt. Marlin & Brandon) were outstanding!!! These guys understood safety, explained the reeling instructions,...
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Keith A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Boat, Great Captain and Crew

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on March 26, 2026
Marlin and Brandon were great and the boat is very nice.ย  Although we didnโ€™t manage to catch any fish today, it wasnt for...
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Brock H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top-notch experience

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 28, 2025
Capt. Marlin and first mate Matt were incredible. They keep an immaculate boat, are highly professional, knowledgeable of the...
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