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Fishing

Big Island Fishing

There’s nothing like the heart-pounding rush of a solid fish strike! From shoreline to deep sea, the Big Island is one of the world’s top saltwater fishing destinations. Charter a fishing boat for an exhilarating day at sea catching a‘u (marlin), ‘ono (wahoo), ahi (yellowfin tuna), or mahimahi (dolphinfish), or hook into a giant ʻulua and other reef fish off of the Big Island’s rugged shoreline.

Ocean Fishing Big Island, Hawai‘i Charters

There are numerous charters for fishing on the Big Island, so here’s our top picks. Capt. Jeff Rogers of Kona Hawai‘i Fishing knows all the great spots. Since 1997, Capt. Jeff has had the highest catch rate of any Kona charter and targets more varieties of fish than anyone else. Family-friendly Capt. Shawn of Night Runner Sport Fishing in Kona specializes in marlin and makes his own catch-proven lures. Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters can’t be beat for high-end service and offers quarter-, half-, and full-day charters. Marlin fishing world record-holder Capt. Dale Leverone of Kona Deep Sea Fishing was born and raised in Kona, and will show you an awesome day of fishing on the Big Island that you won’t soon forget.

Shoreline Fishing Big Island Guides

For shoreline fishing in Hawai‘i’s Big Island, the folks at ‘Āhiu Hawai‘i are the best. All born and raised on the Big Island, they have intimate knowledge of every good shoreline spot for fishing on the Big Island. ‘Āhiu Hawai‘i offers full-day fishing trips complete with gear and beverages and can accommodate up to four active anglers. They also offer several excellent hunting expeditions.

Hook Into Your Big Island Dream Vacation

From the azure depths of the Pacific to the rugged Big Island coastline, the Big Island fishing guys who really know how to show you a good time are often booked well in advance. We advise booking your fishing Big Island, Hawai‘i boat charter or shoreline tour as soon as possible. Contact us today at ILoveHawaii.com to hook into a great fishing experience!

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