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Dee Bradford
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Dee Bradford

Kailua-Kona, United States
100+ reviews
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!

Charter

Rating

4.8
131 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

90%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
76%
Caught fish

All reviews (131)

Showing 1 – 5 of 131 reviews
  • Thomas Horstmann
    Thomas Horstmann
    Repeat angler
    us
    Massachusetts, US
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    Member since 2021
    •
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Charter with High Noonr

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 3 adults • 1 child

    We booked a 4 hour morning charter with High Noon (1 adult, 2 kids ages 15 and 11). Captain Dee was very responsive and communicated with us well before the charter. Sawyer was a great first mate and both were friendly, knew a ton about fishing, and went out of their way to educate us about the waters, fish species, their experiences, and the area. We spent about 30 min catching some live bait and the remainder of the time trolling. The bite was tough on this morning but Dee and Sawyer remained positive and provided us with a fun experience. They provided everything we needed and we enjoyed our charter.

  • Doug Evans
    Doug Evans
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Dee and First Mate Sawyer were very knowledgeable about fishing the Kona area. We appreciated them passing along some great information of the big island and the fishing/sea life. Sawyer gave us great recommendations for the area and Captain Dee fished for us until the end of the charter. We had a Marlin hit, but lost it and caught an Ono. This was my wife’s and I first charter and enjoyed it immensely. We would definitely recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Wahoo
  • William Case
    William Case
    us
    Connecticut, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults

    we had a great time on High Noon this week. Captain Dee and Sawyer were both terrific - very friendly and worked hard to put us on fish. Sawyer also gave is tons of great tips on things to do on the island. Got a nice Blue Marlin on a half day trip which was great. HIghly recommended!

    Reported catch:
    Blue Marlin
  • Hannah Mogck
    Hannah Mogck
    us
    South Dakota, US
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    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    2 Very Knowledgeable Guys

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 2 adults

    They were great! Sawyer was eager to answer all the questions we had about fishing and the islands and he gave us some great recommendations. The only way it would have been better is if we could have gotten on some fish. BUT they still offered us some they had caught earlier that morning so no worries 🤙🏼

  • Gary Rogers
    Gary Rogers
    Luxembourg
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    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great half day trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Dee and Sawyer were both very friendly and knowledgeable about fishing this area. We caught a short bill and two skip jack tuna. All four of us had a great time. Great for the whole family.

    Reported catch:
    Shortbill Spearfish

Real catches shared by our community

  • High Noon Sport Fishing
    High Noon Sport FishingKailua-Kona, HI
    Great half day trip
    Gary R.
    Gary R.
  • High Noon Sport Fishing
    High Noon Sport FishingKailua-Kona, HI
    Great day out with cap Mike and crew
    Devon F.
    Devon F.
  • High Noon Sport Fishing
    High Noon Sport FishingKailua-Kona, HI
    Great day of fishing!
    Joseph S.
    Joseph S.
  • High Noon Sport Fishing
    High Noon Sport FishingKailua-Kona, HI
    Went Catching
    Sean R.
    Sean R.
  • High Noon Sport Fishing
    High Noon Sport FishingKailua-Kona, HI
    Awesome time!
    Joseph .
    Joseph .
  • High Noon Sport Fishing
    High Noon Sport FishingKailua-Kona, HI
    So much fun!!
    Nick R.
    Nick R.
  • High Noon Sport Fishing
    High Noon Sport FishingKailua-Kona, HI
    Awesome experience, great crew!
    Caleb J.
    Caleb J.
  • High Noon Sport Fishing
    High Noon Sport FishingKailua-Kona, HI
    High Noon hooked it up!
    Mike M.
    Mike M.
  • High Noon Sport Fishing
    High Noon Sport FishingKailua-Kona, HI
    Fishing with Dee
    Joseph S.
    Joseph S.
  • High Noon Sport Fishing
    High Noon Sport FishingKailua-Kona, HI
    Awesome trip!
    Michael S.
    Michael S.

What's biting with High Noon Sport Fishing in Kailua-Kona

The summer madness starts to wind down in September, and tournaments season draws to a close. This can still be a great time for Blue Marlin, though, and you won't be fighting for space to target them.

Top catches for September