What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii for the first time?
Answers by verified FishingBooker anglers who went fishing in Kailua-Kona
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151 - 180 of 201 answers
Nadja Anahita
Definitely would recommend going, but you never know. Some days are better tha others
Sharon Chambers
Be patient and know that its called fishing for a reason…you dont always catch fish.
Michael Kadlec
Great fishing can be had but you’ll need an experienced guide familiar with the area.
Chris Brough
Yes with this Captain and Crew. Very professional and very dedicated to your experience!!
Michael Dalland
Use reel escape hawaii. We took my kids out with them for the first time. They had a blast.
David Rodriguez
Be sure to listen to the directions given to you by the boat staff. They are experts.
Ryan Bender
Great place for first time fisherman if you have an experienced crew to guide you.
Jim Steele
Ensure your boat captain will go to known spots and alternativr options of bait
Andrew Bogan
Chase big marlin, but realize you’re not certain to catch one on any given day.
Alan Leedy
First time in Kona fishing, 3 bites, no hooks. Need more trips to form a better opinion
Kirk Henderson
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Went fishing with Teresa Sportfishing on March 7, 2025
Went fishing with Teresa Sportfishing on March 7, 2025
You have to put a hook in the water to catch fish. Just go and enjoy the adventure.
Pat Nigro
Kona is one of the best locations to fish for Blue Marlin but many other game fish as well.
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I recommend everyone call Reel Escapes and fish with eeither Captain Brent or Captain Bill.
Miguel Hall
No fish were caught but this was probably the technique and not the time of year.
Mark Scott
Tough time of year for fishing but the captain got us a couple to wrestle with.
Dennis Baran
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Went fishing with Sea Strike on November 4, 2024
Went fishing with Sea Strike on November 4, 2024
be prepared for all types of fish, if youre targeting 1 kind it may not be biting
Chris Fadden
Got 3 strikes including a blue marlin…ended up with a nice sized yellowfin so action was good…
Ron Davis
Fishing is a gamble . Try to make a deal with your catch so you get to take some home .
Stephen Samson
Don't waste your time anywhere else, just got with Kailua-Kona you won't be disappointed.
Harmon Harris
I only went out once so do not have enough experience to rate September fishing.
Pete Blamey
Tucson, Arizona
Just do it! It will give you so many memories. Fish with Captain Kenny on the Vixen
Garyn Angel
Yes the boat and crew are incredible. We got a grand slam (striped marlin, spearfish, blue marlin)
Anthony Ott
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Went fishing with Sea Strike on June 3, 2024
Went fishing with Sea Strike on June 3, 2024
Be patient, we were near the end of our 4 hour excursions when we hooked up on both trips.
JASON BECKETT
Just go in with an open mind and know you might not catch fish but enjoy the day regardless
Jason Twyman
Just remember, it’s fishing, not catching sometimes you don’t always catch one.
Christopher Cline
Manage expectations, it’s not a guarantee. Work for it, it’s fishing, not catching.
Erin Urlacher
Definitely book a 6 or more hour trip, gives you plenty of time and opportunity for a good catch!
Carleen Ferreira
Your best chance is a full day. The longer your hook is in the water, the better your odds :)
Marinelle Sibulo
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Went fishing with Mariah Sportfishing – We Catch More on December 18, 2023
Went fishing with Mariah Sportfishing – We Catch More on December 18, 2023
No bites really. We had an amazing boat ride but did not really catch anything but 1 fish.
Katherine DeHaan
All of us were first timers and the crew had us all bringing big fish on the boat in no time!
