Captain
Joe Schumaker

Member since October 2022 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Capt. Joe runs trips out of Kailua-Kona aboard 51' Cabo Sportfishing. Using trolling, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and Blue Marlin. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Schumaker

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Capt. Joe runs trips out of Kailua-Kona aboard 51' Cabo Sportfishing. Using trolling, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and Blue Marlin. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(32 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
69%
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Floyd L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good day

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on January 12, 2026
Capt. Joe and 1st Mate Courtney very friendly and good customer service, a great fishing trip.
Floyd L. recommends Nasty Habit Sport Fishing
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Bradley W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Crew and Boat!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on January 29, 2026
captain Joe and Courtney are awesome!!ย  excellent very friendly service!!!ย  boat was very clean and well kept!ย  no fish...
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Daniel B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent morning trip with Captain Joe and Courtney

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 9, 2025
Had a great time with Captain Joe and Courtney. They were very friendly and very patient and were great teachers on technique...
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Jeffery T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A habit worth getting

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 19, 2025
What a great time out on the water with Captain Joe and Courtney!ย  They worked hard to make sure we had a good time. 2 beautiful...
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Catherine D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing day!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 13, 2025
We had a great day on the water with Captain Joe!ย  They were friendly and knowledgeable, we had everything we needed on board...
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