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Maui, Hawaii
Deep Sea Fishing in Maui
6 charter boats in Lahaina, Maalaea, Kihei and Kahului 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
Maui 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.
Aloha Blue Charters
Slip 37, Maalaea Small Boat Harbor
Targets: Onaga, Ehu, Opakapaka, Kalekale, Gindai, Hapuupuu, Lehi, Tuna
Luckey Strike Charters
Slip #50, Lahaina Harbor
Targets: Blue marlin, Striped marlin, Spearfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Barracuda, Giant trevally
Maui Fun Charters
Maalaea Harbor, Slip 97 (in front of the US Coast Guard station)
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Marlin, Snapper, Jacks, Wrasse, Goatfish
Rascal Charters
Wailuku
Targets: Blue marlin, Striped marlin, Spearfish, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Snapper, Skipjack tuna
Steady Pressure Maui Sport Fishing
Maalaea Harbor, Slip #41 (Jun Ken Po) and Slip #22 (Musubi), Wailuku, HI 96793
Targets: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna, Blue marlin
Strike Zone Maui
Slip 40, Maalaea Harbor, Maalaea, HI 96793
Targets: Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Marlin
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 6 operators: Maui fishing charters.
What to expect
Deep sea fishing in Maui 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: Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3; Full day (8 hours or more) – 2; Half day (about 4 hours) – 2.
- Fish they list most: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Blue marlin, Striped marlin, Spearfish, Marlin, Snapper.
- In season in October: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo (see the Maui season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 16 guests (the largest up to 43).
- Coast Guard license: 1 of 6 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
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 Maui wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.
Questions
Deep sea fishing in Maui: questions
What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in Maui?
The fish these boats list most often are Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Blue marlin, Striped marlin, Spearfish. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in Maui?
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.
For captains and guides
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