Charter Operator
Skillet Sportfishing

Member since June 2022 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain John's interest in fishing goes back to early childhood. He's been a fisherman for the past 50 years, 35 out of which in Hawaii. He holds a Captain’s License from the US Coast Guard and has made a living in the guided fishing industry for the past 30 years. The four types of pelagic fish in the area that he loves to catch are Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Ono, and Tuna. Captain John treats everyone that steps foot on his boat with dignity and respect, and expects the same from each charter guest. He never assumes people have done this before and tries to show them the best time they can have while they’re here fishing in Kona.
Techniques
Captain John's preferred style is big game fishing either with bait or trolling lures for pelagic game fish.

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Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain John's interest in fishing goes back to early childhood. He's been a fisherman for the past 50 years, 35 out of which in Hawaii. He holds a Captain’s License from the US Coast Guard and has made a living in the guided fishing industry for the past 30 years. The four types of pelagic fish in the area that he loves to catch are Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Ono, and Tuna. Captain John treats everyone that steps foot on his boat with dignity and respect, and expects the same from each charter guest. He never assumes people have done this before and tries to show them the best time they can have while they’re here fishing in Kona.
Techniques
Captain John's preferred style is big game fishing either with bait or trolling lures for pelagic game fish.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(360 reviews)
Angler's choice
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $875

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 360 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Beautiful Ono
Beautiful Ono
Skillet Sports Fishing charter is the best.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
68%
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Phil G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent captain and deckhand!

VERIFIED   4 Hour PM Trip on August 18, 2025
Captain John and deckhand Comma were excellent. You could tell they knew what they were doing, and they were very friendly...
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ERNEST M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Skillet Sportfishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 12, 2025
Great Captain and first mate. Equipment and boat was clean and well maintained. They did not waste any time, was very knowledgeable...
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Robert M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Skillets Sports Fishing; Two blues and the beautiful big island

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM Trip on May 27, 2025
We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain John and Logan. We caught two blue Marlin and enjoyed the backdrop of the big island....
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John M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Caught a 230 lb. Marlin - Thanks Captain John

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 9, 2025
Iโ€™ve fished from Alaska, Cabo San Lucas, California, Mexico, Thailand for the giant Mekong Catfish, Oregon and Kona, Hawaii....
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Bill W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Skillet Means Success

VERIFIED   4 Hour PM Trip on August 22, 2025
Weโ€™ve been fortunate enough to go out with Captain John Burke of Skillet on three occasions. Our results included a 650 pound...
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