Charter Operator
Bite Me Sportfishing

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.

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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.
Our Team
Nate F.
Captain
Brian H.
Captain
Cameron H.
First mate
Andy D.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.2 / 5
(15 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
Trips from US $969
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(111 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 5 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $166
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(13 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
Trips from US $2,261
Excellent
4.4 / 5
(18 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
Trips from US $1,292
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(25 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 1 day ago
Trips from US $166

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 183 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (95)
January fishing trip
January fishing trip
450lb Blue Marlin
+92
Angler rating
103
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
76%
Friendly captain
89%
Recommend this charter
70%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
45%
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Jim B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Poor communication

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Private on November 28, 2025
Captain Momi and deck hand Brad were great and the boat was perfect for our group of 8 adults and 2 kids. Unfortunately the...
Jim B. recommends Bite Me โ€“ Ocean Encounters
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David R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

If you want to take a chance to catch a trophy marlin, then this is the crew for you!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€” Shared on January 27, 2026
Our Captain and Mate really know their stuff! I was one of five guys on our four hour charter fishing trip. I got to watch...
David R. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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Alan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€” Shared on May 29, 2025
Although we did not catch anything (3 bites though) the setup was there from the boat and the crew.ย  Good communication prior...
Alan L. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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Gene S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

450# bluefin marlin caught

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€” Shared on January 27, 2026
Capt Andy and crew were amazing, from start to finish!ย  Capt Andy can drive a boat in reserve like I have not seen before!ย ...
Gene S. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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Duane C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1 fish in the boat !

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€” Shared on January 27, 2026
Very happy with crew and they tried their best to get the fish to bite.ย  The sister boat to the Bite Me 3 caught a 450 lb....
Duane C. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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