Captain
Dee Bradford

Member since October 2014 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Dee Bradford started fishing in Kona in the early 80s, and hasn't stopped since! He's owned and operated High Noon Sport Fishing charters for the past 25 years. Capt. Dee, who has been profiled in media such as Marlin Magazine and Deep Sea Fishing Network, loves nothing more than showing his anglers the nuances of Kona fishing. Describing the underwater terrain, discovering ledges and bouys where smaller fish congregate, demonstrating the fish finders and chart plotters which help immensely in finding fish...you name it, and he'll fill you in on all the 'need to know' information! When it comes to fishing, Capt. Dee loves trialing new techniques and sharing tricks and tips with fellow anglers. How about his favourite catches? Well, he has three 900 lb plus Blue Marlin under his belt, to name a few. On High Noon, you are not just a spectator but an integral part of the fishing experience, so come aboard and get ready to reel 'em in!
Techniques
The fishing in Kona is for Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Spearfish, Mahi, Ahi and Wahoo along with some of the smaller tuna species. We specialize in live bait fishing on light tackle as well as trolling for bigger fish like Blue Marlin and Ahi.

Hey, I'm Captain Dee Bradford

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Dee Bradford started fishing in Kona in the early 80s, and hasn't stopped since! He's owned and operated High Noon Sport Fishing charters for the past 25 years. Capt. Dee, who has been profiled in media such as Marlin Magazine and Deep Sea Fishing Network, loves nothing more than showing his anglers the nuances of Kona fishing. Describing the underwater terrain, discovering ledges and bouys where smaller fish congregate, demonstrating the fish finders and chart plotters which help immensely in finding fish...you name it, and he'll fill you in on all the 'need to know' information! When it comes to fishing, Capt. Dee loves trialing new techniques and sharing tricks and tips with fellow anglers. How about his favourite catches? Well, he has three 900 lb plus Blue Marlin under his belt, to name a few. On High Noon, you are not just a spectator but an integral part of the fishing experience, so come aboard and get ready to reel 'em in!
Techniques
The fishing in Kona is for Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Spearfish, Mahi, Ahi and Wahoo along with some of the smaller tuna species. We specialize in live bait fishing on light tackle as well as trolling for bigger fish like Blue Marlin and Ahi.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(130 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (102)
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Great day out with cap Mike and crew
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
77%
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Thomas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Charter with High Noonr

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 29, 2025
We booked a 4 hour morning charter with High Noon (1 adult, 2 kids ages 15 and 11).ย  Captain Dee was very responsive and communicated...
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Doug E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 7, 2026
Captain Dee and First Mate Sawyer were very knowledgeable about fishing the Kona area. We appreciated them passing along some...
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Gary R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 19, 2026
Captain Dee and Sawyer were both very friendly and knowledgeable about fishing this area. We caught a short bill and two skip...
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William C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 29, 2025
we had a great time on High Noon this week. Captain Dee and Sawyer were both terrific - very friendly and worked hard to put...
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Sean R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Went Catching

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 22, 2025
Fishing with this crew was amazing great knowledge of the area and what was going on in the ocean. put us in the right areas...
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