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
(564 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 5 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 564 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (489)
Blue Marlin Birthday Catch
Great Captain
Great Captain
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Angler rating
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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
69%
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Todd K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour 3/4 day? on July 21, 2025
I took this trip with my dad and three sons. Captain Jim made sure to target both big and small fish so we all had a chance...
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Teresa Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Experience & Caught Fish for Dinner

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip on December 2, 2024
Jim was a great Captain and led us to places to catch skipjack tuna. There were 4 of us, including my 2 teenage boys. He had...
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Jamie V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best time with a great crew!!!

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip on October 12, 2024
We had the best trip with Captain Jim and Mickey! For some of us it was the first time doing a charter and I couldnโ€™t have...
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Elizabeth B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip (copy) (copy) on October 6, 2024
Today we set sale for a deep sea fishing trip with Captain Jim and Mikey. They were both personable and experienced. They were...
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Rocio L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic!

VERIFIED   1/2 day 4 hour trip on September 11, 2024
Our group of 6 had a fantastic time fishing! This was our first time on a charter trip. We originally started off fishing for...
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