Captain
Stephanie Smith

Member since November 2015 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Bite Me Sportfishing is the largest sportfishing charter company in Hawaii. Their captains have been fishing the Kona coastline for most of their lives and will do everything in their power to put you on fish. The team includes Hawaii's only female captain, Deneen Wargo, who is also the only female angler to participate in the Hawaiin International Billfish tournament (and she came very close to winning it, too)! Deneen is married to Brian Wargo, the owner of Bite Me Sportfishing. Brian has done everything, from tackling down a shark to save a life to winning a Carnegie award and medal. He has even been on the cover of Reader's Digest! An amazing fisherman, he is a really good guy with a big heart, who takes care of his employees. The Bite Me team is made up of 30 people, from captains and crew to operations managers. They consider themselves to be one big family, and every team member goes out of their way on a daily basis to ensure every customer has a memorable experience.

Hey, I'm Captain Stephanie Smith

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Bite Me Sportfishing is the largest sportfishing charter company in Hawaii. Their captains have been fishing the Kona coastline for most of their lives and will do everything in their power to put you on fish. The team includes Hawaii's only female captain, Deneen Wargo, who is also the only female angler to participate in the Hawaiin International Billfish tournament (and she came very close to winning it, too)! Deneen is married to Brian Wargo, the owner of Bite Me Sportfishing. Brian has done everything, from tackling down a shark to save a life to winning a Carnegie award and medal. He has even been on the cover of Reader's Digest! An amazing fisherman, he is a really good guy with a big heart, who takes care of his employees. The Bite Me team is made up of 30 people, from captains and crew to operations managers. They consider themselves to be one big family, and every team member goes out of their way on a daily basis to ensure every customer has a memorable experience.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.3 / 5
(79 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
trips from US $166
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $2,261
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(17 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
trips from US $166

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 105 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (58)
Bite me 4
Bite me 4
Half day trip with Capt Andy
+55
Angler rating
60
20
10
4
2
Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
91%
Recommend this charter
72%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
44%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 105 reviews
Aaron S.
Wilsonville, OR
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (Mid Day) on September 11, 2023
Went on a shared trip solo, total of 6 customers, 2 crew: Andy and Brittany. Super approachable and laid back had a great time!...
Aaron S. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Aaron S. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Charles L.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Stephanie

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Private (Mid Day) on July 11, 2023
Charles L. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Charles L. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Albert G.
Marvin, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Capt Andy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Private (Mid Day) on May 9, 2023
Great day on the water.ย  The boat was excellent and fit for purpose.ย  Capt Andy and the mates Brooke and Britt showed a...
Albert G. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Albert G. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Kenya T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (Mid Day) on March 20, 2024
Kenya T. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Kenya T. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Mark G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught a marlin!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Private (AM) on February 22, 2024
This was a trip we gave to our daughter and son-in-law.ย  They loved every minute of it.ย  The crew was great and they caught...
Mark G. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mark G. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful