Fresh Kailua-Kona Fishing Reports

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June

June marks the start of tournament season, with four different Billfishing tournaments taking place in one month. It's not very surprising, with six top pelagic species waiting in force just out of port.

Kailua-Kona Fishing Calendar

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What anglers said about fishing in Kailua-Kona

Don’t be so worried about the weather and remember you are there to fish…maybe catch the fish of a lifetime. Listen to the experts.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don’t be so worried about the weather and remember you are there to fish…maybe catch the fish of a lifetime. Listen to the experts.
Skillet Sportfishing
Skillet Sportfishing
Chase big marlin, but realize you’re not certain to catch one on any given day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Chase big marlin, but realize you’re not certain to catch one on any given day.
Kona Blue Sportfishing
Kona Blue Sportfishing
Yes. This was my first time fishing in Hawaii and fishing for BIG fish and it was perfect. This crew gives you all the training you need to be successful as a rookie.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes. This was my first time fishing in Hawaii and fishing for BIG fish and it was perfect. This crew gives you all the training you need to be successful as a rookie.
Skillet Sportfishing
Skillet Sportfishing
Enjoy the views of the island from the boat and be patient it’s a huge fishery that can take some time in between bites. Always worth the wait!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Enjoy the views of the island from the boat and be patient it’s a huge fishery that can take some time in between bites. Always worth the wait!
Silky Sportfishing
Silky Sportfishing
Make sure you communicate in preparation. I said appropriate for children, but really communicate that above all else. I would expect it depends on age to a degree as to what species is targeted.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you communicate in preparation. I said appropriate for children, but really communicate that above all else. I would expect it depends on age to a degree as to what species is targeted.
Skillet Sportfishing
Skillet Sportfishing
Crew was great and got us on marlins, we just weren'tabletoget them in theboat. They did make sure we caught other fish which consisted of tuna and a barracuda. Overall, a very good experience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew was great and got us on marlins, we just weren'tabletoget them in theboat. They did make sure we caught other fish which consisted of tuna and a barracuda. Overall, a very good experience!
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
First time in Kona fishing, 3 bites, no hooks. Need more trips to form a better opinion
Excellent
5.0 / 5
First time in Kona fishing, 3 bites, no hooks. Need more trips to form a better opinion
Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 3
Bite Me Sportfishing – Bite Me 3
Book a trip on a smaller boat. Sitting in the cabin of a big cruiser is not really that fun. Kona is one of the best fisheries in the world.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a trip on a smaller boat. Sitting in the cabin of a big cruiser is not really that fun. Kona is one of the best fisheries in the world.
Blue Zone Fishing Team (Sportfishing)
Blue Zone Fishing Team (Sportfishing) Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
I mean, we didn't catch anything, but this is known to be a good place to fish and the boat/captain/first mate were fantastic
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I mean, we didn't catch anything, but this is known to be a good place to fish and the boat/captain/first mate were fantastic
Silky Sportfishing
Silky Sportfishing
It was my first time out on a deep sea fishing trip and although I was worried I didn’t know what to do while boarding the boat, the crew did a great job explaining everything to us and I left that boat knowing that I’d be back and I’d be ready to go again
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was my first time out on a deep sea fishing trip and although I was worried I didn’t know what to do while boarding the boat, the crew did a great job explaining everything to us and I left that boat knowing that I’d be back and I’d be ready to go again
Reel Escapes Hawaii
Reel Escapes Hawaii
It’s fishing not catching be prepared for a long day with the chance of landing that long sought after fish. The legendary Blue Marlin.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It’s fishing not catching be prepared for a long day with the chance of landing that long sought after fish. The legendary Blue Marlin.
Tantrum Sportfishing – Full-Service Charter
Tantrum Sportfishing – Full-Service Charter
We only caught one fish almost 3 and a half hours in, but I don't actually know the bite rate during different times of year. So don't exactly take my word for it
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We only caught one fish almost 3 and a half hours in, but I don't actually know the bite rate during different times of year. So don't exactly take my word for it
Reel Escapes Hawaii – A'u Nui
Reel Escapes Hawaii – A'u Nui
It’s fishing so don’t expect to just go out and catch something. It’s a lot of luck involved and keep in mind the guys are doing what they can to catch fish but if the fish aren’t biting then the fish aren’t biting. Don’t go out and expect to catch fish go out to have a good time and if you catch something it’s a bonus!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It’s fishing so don’t expect to just go out and catch something. It’s a lot of luck involved and keep in mind the guys are doing what they can to catch fish but if the fish aren’t biting then the fish aren’t biting. Don’t go out and expect to catch fish go out to have a good time and if you catch something it’s a bonus!
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
Definitely a waiting game on this one but caught two blue marlin and had a few bites from more that we missed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely a waiting game on this one but caught two blue marlin and had a few bites from more that we missed
Beast Mode Omni Sonar
Beast Mode Omni Sonar
It's off season for marlin, July is best time but they'll always be some blue marlin out here and on my son's 10th birthday he caught a 300lb beauty. We booked a 4hr trip, had a huge bite 30 minutes in and than right about quitting time we had a massive strike, it took all of us to get him up to the boat for pictures, captain and crew were the best!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It's off season for marlin, July is best time but they'll always be some blue marlin out here and on my son's 10th birthday he caught a 300lb beauty. We booked a 4hr trip, had a huge bite 30 minutes in and than right about quitting time we had a massive strike, it took all of us to get him up to the boat for pictures, captain and crew were the best!
Silky Sportfishing
Silky Sportfishing
Invest in UPF gear, remember sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, hydration (we brought lots of water and liquid IV), decent shoes for the boat and water on deck, and snacks.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Invest in UPF gear, remember sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, hydration (we brought lots of water and liquid IV), decent shoes for the boat and water on deck, and snacks.
Skillet Sportfishing
Skillet Sportfishing
Do a little research before booking so can find the right charter for your adventure. Skillet Sport Fishing was a great charter for the cost and species targeted.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do a little research before booking so can find the right charter for your adventure. Skillet Sport Fishing was a great charter for the cost and species targeted.
Skillet Sportfishing
Skillet Sportfishing
Be ready, the moment you think nothing is happening, Boom a fish hits and your in for the fight of lifetime!!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready, the moment you think nothing is happening, Boom a fish hits and your in for the fight of lifetime!!!!
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
Yes, as long as they understand there are no guarantees. This applies to all fishing. You just need to embrace the adventure & enjoy the ride!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, as long as they understand there are no guarantees. This applies to all fishing. You just need to embrace the adventure & enjoy the ride!
Reel Escapes Hawaii
Reel Escapes Hawaii
Kona is one of the best locations to fish for Blue Marlin but many other game fish as well.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Kona is one of the best locations to fish for Blue Marlin but many other game fish as well.
Skillet Sportfishing
Skillet Sportfishing