Kona Fishing Charters
“FISH ON!”
The Big Island offers the best fishing in Hawaii!
A world-renowned sportfishing destination, Kona is famous for its record-breaking catches, wide variety of species, and experienced sport fishermen.
With multiple fishing charters to choose from in Honokohau Harbor, The Charter Desk recommends the very best! Whether you’ve hooked many a marlin or this is your first time behind the reel, these charters’ seasoned captains have you covered.
Good things come to those who bait…
Big Island Companies Offering Fishing Charters
Skillet Sportfishing Kona
Skillet Sportfishing and Captain John Burke wish you a warm welcome to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Captain John is a seasoned angler with over 5 decades of fishing, the majority of which he has spent fishing in Hawaii. He invites you to join him aboard on a trip to the area’s beautiful offshore waters and discover the richness this fishery has to offer. The captain will do everything he can to provide an enjoyable and productive trip for each of his guests, regardless of their skills and fishing experience. Bring your family or friends and have a memorable time fishing in Hawaii.
Charter guests and the crew can target many different Marlin and Tuna species, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Mako Shark, Spearfish, and Wahoo. To reel them in, you can use heavy tackle, deep sea fishing, and trolling. You can choose whether you want to take your catch home or simply return it to the water.
The crew will have all the fishing tackle and bait ready for you. Fish cleaning is also included in the trip price
Kona Dream Sportfishing
Kona Dream is a beautiful 40 ft Buddy Davis Yacht, meticulously maintained and newly upgraded. The exterior is designed for big fishing adventures and the Cockpit is well equipped with a Live-Well, In-Deck Fish Box, and new Custom Release Marine Fighting Chair. The Fly-Bridge is open and very comfortable with Twin Pedestal Release Marine Helm Seats and Forward Bench Seating. The Interior is bright with a step-down galley and a dual AirConditioned Salon which includes an L-shaped Settee, Armchair, Dinette, Queen Stateroom, Smart TV, DVD, Blue Tooth capable Audio System, and new Marine “Head.” The Galley includes a Sink, Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave, and Keurig coffee machine.
Captain David Borges, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Kailua-Kona with a Hawaiian family fishing history going back multiple generations. David has been recreational, commercial, and sport fishing the Hawaiian waters since he was 10. David’s sport fishing experience not only includes big-game fishing in Kona, but he has captained and crewed boats on the Great Barrier Reef as well as in Madeira, Portugal. David is a licensed USCG OUPV/Six-Pack Captain and is CPR and First Aid certified.
Maverick Sportfishing
The Maverick is as close to a first class Kona charter fishing boat as possible. Immaculately maintained and meticulously clean and well-apportioned, the Maverick is the perfect boat for finding the fish, and having a comfortable, relaxing day on the water. With full, 3/4 and half day charters available, we offer an unparalleled luxury fishing experience on the Maverick.
The 38’ Bertram custom boat features a full air-conditioned galley, a salon with HD television, WI-FI and all the comforts one could imagine in a charter boat. Add to that, top-level gear and electronics and you have a world-class boat ready to fish. Our goal is to get you to the fish and provide you with Kona fishing memories to last a lifetime–all in the comfort of a top-notch boat guided by an experience captain and crew.