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Kona, Hawaii
Deep Sea Fishing in Kona
19 charter boats in Kailua-Kona, Honokohau Harbor and Keauhou that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The boats
Kona deep sea fishing charters, A to Z
Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Bite Me Sportfishing
74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy, Suite #1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Camelot Sport Fishing
74-381 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (Honokohau Harbor)
Targets: Blue marlin, Striped marlin, Black marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, Shortbill spearfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo
EZ Pickens Kona Fishing Charters
Honokohau Harbor (mailing: 73-4341 Imo Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740)
Targets: Blue marlin, Striped marlin, Shortbill spearfish, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Yellowfin tuna
Grander Marlin Sportfishing
Kailua-Kona
Targets: Blue marlin, Black marlin, Striped marlin, Shortbill spearfish
High Noon Sportfishing
Honokohau Harbor, Kailua-Kona
Targets: Blue marlin, Striped marlin, Shortbill spearfish, Sailfish, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi
Humdinger Sportfishing
Honokohau Harbor, Slip B-4, 74 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Targets: Blue marlin, Striped marlin, Shortbill spearfish, Black marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi
Huntress Sportfishing
Honokohau Marina, Kailua-Kona
Targets: Blue marlin, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi
Kona Blue Sport Fishing
Kailua-Kona
Targets: Mahi-mahi, Blue marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, Skipjack tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Albacore
Kona Hawaii Fishing
Kailua-Kona
Targets: Blue marlin, Black marlin, Striped marlin, Shortbill spearfish, Yellowfin tuna, Bigeye tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo
Ms. Conduct Sport Fishing
Honokohau Harbor Slip G1 (south side), Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Targets: Blue marlin, Shortbill spearfish, Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo
Nasty Habit Fishing Charter
74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Targets: Blue marlin, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna
Northern Lights Sportfishing
Kailua-Kona
Targets: Blue marlin, Striped marlin, Shortbill spearfish, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo
Reel Havoc Sportfishing
Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, Slip B-11, 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Targets: Blue marlin, Striped marlin, Shortbill spearfish, Yellowfin tuna, Bigeye tuna, Skipjack tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo
Sea Wife II Charters
The Fuel Dock, Honokohau Harbor, 74-381 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Targets: Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Yellowfin tuna, Skipjack tuna, Shortbill spearfish, Blue marlin, Striped marlin
Strong Persuader Sport Fishing
Kailua-Kona
Sweet Sadie Sportfishing
Honokohau Harbor, A Dock Slip A13, 74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Targets: Blue marlin, Striped marlin, Shortbill spearfish, Yellowfin tuna, Bigeye tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Snapper
Tantrum Sportfishing
Honokohau Harbor, Slip D, 74 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Targets: Blue marlin
TOPSHAPE Kona Fishing
Honokohau Harbor, Slip D-8, Kailua-Kona
Targets: Blue marlin, Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo
Tropical Sun Sportfishing
Honokohau Harbor Marina, Kailua-Kona, HI
Targets: Mahi-mahi, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Blue marlin, Shortbill spearfish
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 19 operators: Kona fishing charters.
What to expect
Deep sea fishing in Kona at a glance
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
- Trip lengths these boats publish: Full day (8 hours or more) – 7; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 5; Half day (about 4 hours) – 4.
- Fish they list most: Blue marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Shortbill spearfish, Striped marlin, Sailfish, Black marlin.
- In season in October: Blue marlin, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo (see the Kona season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests (the largest up to 18).
Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the Kona wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.
Prices
What deep sea fishing costs in Kona
Calculated from the private-trip prices these boats publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $1,050 | $974 – $1,495 | 4 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,545 | $700 – $1,895 | 6 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Deep sea fishing in Kona: questions
How much is deep sea fishing in Kona?
Among 4 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $1,050 (from $974 to $1,495), and the median full day is $1,545. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in Kona?
The fish these boats list most often are Blue marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Shortbill spearfish, Striped marlin. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in Kona?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Inshore vs offshore explained.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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