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.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.3 / 5
(79 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
trips from US $166
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
trips from US $2,261
Excellent
4.2 / 5
(17 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
trips from US $166

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 106 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
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Half day trip with Capt Andy
+40
Angler rating
58
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
91%
Recommend this charter
70%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
44%
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Jennifer K.
Ocean View, HI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Brian and Andy

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Private (Midday) on September 10, 2022
I would have given five stars as overall but we didnโ€™t catch fish. Not even a nibble. BUTโ€ฆ. That being saidโ€ฆ it...
Jennifer K. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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Larry W.
Wasilla, AK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 Day with Captain Andy and Lee

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Private on March 23, 2023
We landed a nice Blue Marlin after a 2 1/2 hour battle.ย  Captain Andy handled the boat perfectly and mate/deckhand Lee expertly...
Larry W. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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Matthew T.
West Jordan, UT
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Private (AM) on May 11, 2023
We didnโ€™t even get a bite. I know itโ€™s fishing but still that not fun. Also was not happy to learn I could avoided fees...
Matthew T. does not recommend Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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Charlie A.
Waimea, Hawaii
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with capt Andy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Private (Mid Day) on March 22, 2023
Andy and Lee were the best, highly recommend using them on the Bite Me 3. We had a blast and will be returning a year from...
Charlie A. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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Karl B.
Cypress, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trip of a Lifetime

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Private (Mid Day) on March 17, 2023
Great adventure and great service by Lee and Captain Dan.ย  Canโ€™t believe we caught a 6 foot blue marlin!!!
Karl B. recommends Bite Me Sportfishing โ€“ Bite Me 3
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