Captain
Jim Wigzell

Member since March 2017 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Jim, who owns and operates Kontadice Sportfishing charters, has been living in Kona since 1984 and fishing here since 1985. He is on the water 365 days a year, and his family owns restaurants Pancho and Lefty's Cantina! Captain Jim grew up in the hospitality industry so he knows it's most important making sure clients catch fish and have a great time doing what they're doing!

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Wigzell

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Jim, who owns and operates Kontadice Sportfishing charters, has been living in Kona since 1984 and fishing here since 1985. He is on the water 365 days a year, and his family owns restaurants Pancho and Lefty's Cantina! Captain Jim grew up in the hospitality industry so he knows it's most important making sure clients catch fish and have a great time doing what they're doing!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(608 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $800

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 608 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (538)
Epic Experience with Jimbo and the Hardest Working First Mate on the Island
Epic Experience with Jimbo and the Hardest Working First Mate on the Island
Family friendly trip
+535
Angler rating
477
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
70%
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Teresa L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Wonderful Day on the Pacific Ocean

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 6 hour octoberfest. on February 5, 2026
Captain Jim was a wonderful host.ย  The fish were not biting, even though he and his crew did everything they could to entice...
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Jonas R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What A Day

VERIFIED   Morning 3/4 6 hour trip. on September 23, 2025
Captain Jeff and his crew were AMAZING. They put us on fish right away and it was non stop. i actually had to take a small...
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Burleigh S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lightning Strikes Twice!

VERIFIED   Morning 3/4 6 hour trip. on April 21, 2025
We had fished with Captain Jim a little over a year ago, and while it was an enjoyable trip, there was no action until the...
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David R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with the kids

VERIFIED   Afternoon 3/4 6 hour trip on April 19, 2025
Our family of 4 (two adults, two kids 10 and 12) had a great 3/4 day trip. The kids are beginners, but the crew did a great...
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John N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 1/2 hour trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour 3/4 day? Off season on October 3, 2025
Booked with Kona Dice charter. Captain Jim and mate William were awesome. Highly recommend. Hooked a small wahoo 10 minutes...
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