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)
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Half day trip with Capt Andy
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Angler rating
60
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
91%
Recommend this charter
72%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
44%
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Jody M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Enjoyable trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) โ€“ Shared on December 23, 2023
The crew was pleasant, boat was comfortable and clean. It wasnโ€™t our day on the water to catch a fish but we had a good time.
Jody M. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 1
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Scott A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Private on February 8, 2024
Scott A. recommends Bite Me โ€“ Ocean Encounters
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Jeff H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Stephanie

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Private on November 28, 2023
Jeff H. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 1
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Chuck J.
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   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on April 10, 2024
Chuck J. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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Daryl D.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

4 guy fish crew

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Private on March 6, 2024
The boat and crew were great , just needed the fish to co- operate a little. Unfortunately no bites or fish.
Daryl D. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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Daryl D. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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