Рыбалка - Кайлуа-Кона

The average price for a private 4 hour Kailua-Kona fishing trip is US $781, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,059 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in Kailua-Kona are good for families?

Fishing charters in Kailua-Kona that received great reviews from families are:

What are the top fish species I can catch in Kailua-Kona?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Kailua-Kona are:

What are the top fishing techniques in Kailua-Kona?

The top 3 fishing techniques in Kailua-Kona are:

What are the top types of fishing in Kailua-Kona?

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Do Kailua-Kona fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in Kailua-Kona provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

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According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Kailua-Kona are:

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What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Kailua-Kona?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Kailua-Kona are:

4-hour fishing trips – US $829
5-hour fishing trips – US $850
6-hour fishing trips – US $939
8-hour fishing trips – US $1,142
9-hour fishing trips – US $1,665
10-hour fishing trips – US $1,425

Fishing in Кайлуа-Кона

Kona Fishing is quite possibly the best in the world when it comes to Big Game. The sheer number of trophy pelagics that can be found here is staggering. On any given day, you may encounter Blue and Striped Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna (Ahi), Wahoo (Ono), and Shortbilled Spearfish. And when we say on any given day, we mean it. The thing which makes Kona such a dream location is that all these species are present all year round.

Kona Marlin Fishing produces an average of two granders per year, where most top locations are proud to get one. The island chain’s only problem is the strong trade winds which can make the afternoons unfishable. Not so in Kona, though! Big Island’s mountains shield it from the worst of the winds, making for calm waters pretty much all the time. This makes it arguably the best Hawaiian island for fishing. The best of the best for big game sport fishing? Sign us up!

Чем знаменит?

The thing that makes Kona deep sea fishing so productive is the fact that the sea floor drops so deep so quickly. Within ten minutes of leaving the dock you are fishing in 100 fathoms of water. This makes half day trips a viable option, and a very common one. Compare this to the mainland, where you need to travel 30 miles or more for even a glimpse of Billfish, and you start to see what all the buzz is about.

Kona fishing charters usually start trolling as soon as they leave the dock, with spots like Kaiwi Point allowing for what can only be called inshore Marlin fishing. It isn’t all just blind luck, though. Most local charter captains have been honing their skills for decades, and their boats are loaded with a serious amount of equipment. Fighting chairs, Tuna tubes, and custom tackle come as standard in this part of the world

If you are thinking of wintering in Hawaii this year, then lucky you! Striped Marlin peak in the depths of winter, as do Bigeye Tuna. February can be a particularly rewarding time to fish, with Striped Marlin, Shortbilled Spearfish, and Mahi Mahi all in their prime. The best time to target Blue Marlin in Kona is during the summer months of July and August. This is also peak time for Ahi and Ono, making for nothing short of an angler’s dream.

Unsurprisingly, the start of summer also kicks off tournament season. If you are thinking of signing up to a Kona fishing Tournament like the Kona Throwdown, you should expect some serious competition. Anglers from across the globe fly in to compete, and the prizes in some can be life-changing. Just deciding which one to take part in can be hard enough, with over a dozen Billfishing tournaments over the course of the summer.

Правила и положения

You do not need a license to fish in Hawaii, even when striking out on your own. All billfish can be kept, although most Kona charter boats prefer to tag and release. The sale of Billfish is also allowed in Hawaii, so some captains may want to keep even healthy fish to sell. The wisest policy is to talk to your captain before the charter, and agree on what will happen to your catch.

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Unsurprisingly for a remote island chain, fishing has always been a massive part of the local culture. Many of the techniques used worldwide were first pioneered here. Jet head lures were created by a Kona angler drilling holes in some metal to tempt in Tuna. The world laughed when Hawaiians started making lures for Marlin, thinking live bait the only option. Nowadays, targeting Billfish on lures or flies is all the rage, and nowhere will you find it mastered better than in Kona.

The most common method of big game fishing in Kona is using a wide trolling spread of artificials. This allows you to vary your lures if you don’t mind what you catch, or focus on one species to really draw them in. Specialist Marlin, Ahi, and Ono lures are discussed at length in the Kona fishing scene, and you will usually find plenty of each onboard. Using live Skipjack is also a common option, although smaller, pre-caught bait is very rare.

Heavy tackle is the go-to option for Billfish on most charters, and somewhere in the 80 to 130-pound range is the most common. The best Kona fishing charters will have a range of light and fly tackle available too, though. Bait and switch is very common here for ambitious record-setters - Kona has produced IGFA records for Spearfish on tackle as light as four pounds in recent years!

Кайлуа-Кона

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Кайлуа-Кона – сезоны

Январь

The year kicks off in a fury of breaching Striped Marlin and hard-fighting Mahi. It This makes fishing Kona in January irresistible to many, and it's not surprising this is peak high season.

Февраль

Spearfish start to hit their hit their prime and Striped Marlin and Mahi are on top form, too. If there is a better way to ward off the winter blues than trolling offshore in a sunny 75 degrees, no-one has told us!

Март

In most top sport fishing destinations, March is a slow month, but not in Kona. The big winter three are still at their best, and tourist high season is tapering off, leaving the best fishing grounds open.

Апрель

April sees the transition from winter species to summer species, with Striped Marlin slowing down and big Ono taking their place. The thing that makes Kona so special, though, is that you never know what you will hook!

Май

There must be some important event beneath the waves in May. Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, Spearfish, Ahi, Ono, and Mahi Mahi all come together in big numbers this time of year. Enough said.

Июнь

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.

Июль

There's only one fish on everyone's mind in July: Blue Marlin. This is the best time of year, and one of the best places in the world to target them. There are also big Ahi and Ono if you somehow get bored of Billfish.

Август

Blue Marlin, Ahi, and Ono are all on top form, so get out there! Skipjack Tuna are also around in big numbers this time of year, making it perfect for those who prefer live bait.

Сентябрь

The summer madness starts to wind down in September, and tournaments season draws to a close. This can still be a great time for Blue Marlin, though, and you won't be fighting for space to target them.

Октябрь

October is one of the cheapest times to visit Hawaii, and Kona always has great fishing! If you fancy some time on dry land, you can visit Kona's Food and Wine Festival to taste some local delicacies.

Ноябрь

There may not be the same number of Billfish around in November, but Bigeye Tuna arrive in force. These are some of the tastiest fish out there, so you will find you have lots of new friends if you bag one!

Декабрь

Dream of spending the winter fishing in shorts? Kona is the place for you. December is peak season for Bigeye Tuna, making both the perfect present and the best dinner. Happy Holidays indeed!

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Рыбалка – Кайлуа-Кона – что говорят?

Go out with an open mind and enjoy the time on the water! It’s beautiful and peaceful even if the catching isn’t going how you’d like!

5.0 / 5

Go out with an open mind and enjoy the time on the water! It’s beautiful and peaceful even if the catching isn’t going how you’d like!

Silky Sportfishing

If you have anyone within your party who may get seasick, be sure to take some sort of dramamine the evening before. Do not wait until you get on the boat. The crew was extremely understanding.

4.7 / 5

If you have anyone within your party who may get seasick, be sure to take some sort of dramamine the evening before. Do not wait until you get on the boat. The crew was extremely understanding.

Silky Sportfishing

You may want to have some medicine for seasickness. Otherwise take your family and have a good time.

5.0 / 5

You may want to have some medicine for seasickness. Otherwise take your family and have a good time.

Makana Lani Fishing

You are booking a fish trip for a trophy fish; not everytime are you going to hook up. I personally have gone on 3 charter trips and this is the only one that ended in success. Its a great way to see the island and hear stories as well.

5.0 / 5

Reel Escapes Hawaii

Find the crew at Fire Hatt. They are super professional and friendly. We brought our four- and six-year-olds. They might have been a bit too young. I think it might be better for, maybe, an 8-year-old or 10-year-old. Sean and Jason were great with our little kids, but the boys struggled a bit with four hours on the boat. But, all in all, it was a great experience for the adults.

5.0 / 5

Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters

Make sure to bring a hat and sunscreen. Pack a small cooler of your favorite drinks and some snacks for the trip. Not every time you will catch something but that’s why they call it fishing not catching.

5.0 / 5

Makana Lani Fishing

Bring food, listen to music and enjoy the boat ride until you catch a fish.

5.0 / 5

Bring food, listen to music and enjoy the boat ride until you catch a fish.

Beast Mode Sportfishing

Just go in with an open mind and know you might not catch fish but enjoy the day regardless

5.0 / 5

Just go in with an open mind and know you might not catch fish but enjoy the day regardless

Skillet Sportfishing

Really fun, just go into it understanding that the fish fight hard and that you may not catch anything.

5.0 / 5

Really fun, just go into it understanding that the fish fight hard and that you may not catch anything.

A'u Struck Sportfishing

Just remember, it’s fishing, not catching sometimes you don’t always catch one.

5.0 / 5

Just remember, it’s fishing, not catching sometimes you don’t always catch one.

Reel Escapes Hawaii

Book with Kona Dice, great knowledge and they will put you on a fish. The captain and first mate work their tails off and make this the best possible decision.

5.0 / 5

Book with Kona Dice, great knowledge and they will put you on a fish. The captain and first mate work their tails off and make this the best possible decision.

Konadice Sportfishing

Manage expectations, it’s not a guarantee. Work for it, it’s fishing, not catching.

5.0 / 5

Manage expectations, it’s not a guarantee. Work for it, it’s fishing, not catching.

Silky Sportfishing

Definitely book a 6 or more hour trip, gives you plenty of time and opportunity for a good catch!

5.0 / 5

Definitely book a 6 or more hour trip, gives you plenty of time and opportunity for a good catch!

Silky Sportfishing

Fishing in Kona is not always catching fish, sometimes it is just a long boat ride. The weather is usually great though.

5.0 / 5

Fishing in Kona is not always catching fish, sometimes it is just a long boat ride. The weather is usually great though.

Konadice Sportfishing

Your best chance is a full day. The longer your hook is in the water, the better your odds :)

5.0 / 5

Your best chance is a full day. The longer your hook is in the water, the better your odds :)

Reel Escapes Hawaii

If you're looking to land a trophy, Kailua-Kona is the place. But if you're a large group, looking catch a lot of fish this probably not the location.

5.0 / 5

If you're looking to land a trophy, Kailua-Kona is the place. But if you're a large group, looking catch a lot of fish this probably not the location.

Reel Escapes Hawaii

Beautiful, warm days on the water! Fishing was slower than other months but you’re still chasing fish and enjoying beautiful views. Pick the right crew and any day is memorable.

5.0 / 5

Beautiful, warm days on the water! Fishing was slower than other months but you’re still chasing fish and enjoying beautiful views. Pick the right crew and any day is memorable.

Reel Escapes Hawaii

Patience. You will spend a lot of time trolling around, but when you do hook up, it is pure excitement.

5.0 / 5

Patience. You will spend a lot of time trolling around, but when you do hook up, it is pure excitement.

Reel Escapes Hawaii

Just catch small ones for kids at least. If you got big ones, you’re lucky.

5.0 / 5

Just catch small ones for kids at least. If you got big ones, you’re lucky.

Konadice Sportfishing

I heard the fishing was decent in December but we had a great time and hook into a nice sized Mahi Mahi.

5.0 / 5

I heard the fishing was decent in December but we had a great time and hook into a nice sized Mahi Mahi.

Ms Conduct Sportfishing Hilo, Hawaii

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Кайлуа-Кона?

Tropical Sun Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(24 reviews)

Captain Ryan and crew (Kerry) were awesome! We spent a 1/2 day cruising the coast and caught Ono and a Striped Marlin! Would book again and again with this team and beautiful boat!

Douglas J.

Reel Escapes Hawaii
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(79 reviews)

We had such a wonderful experience! We caught 4 Mahi Mahi and 4 Ono fish plus we had numerous other strikes, it was a fantastic experience for the 3 of us, the Captain was great and the deck hand was super. We hope to go again next week! This was our best chapter ever!

Amy L.

Silky Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(218 reviews)

It was a beautiful day for fishing! Landed 7, lost 2, 2 bites that never took, and so many fun memories made! Michael and Dave were awesome to hang with and were helpful with all questions we had! We recommend them to anyone no matter a noob, or experienced fisherman! We will definitely be returning to silky fishing for future trips!

Kimberlee S.

Silky Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

4.7 / 5

(218 reviews)

A very accommodating & understanding crew, as we had some members of our party who lost their “sea legs”. You can tell that Diamond Dave and Mike really know their stuff. They worked very hard to put us onto the fish.

Travis H.

Konadice Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(426 reviews)

Had a good time. Boat was comfortable. Crew was great. Didn’t hook up with the big fish. Captain shared some fish fillets from his earlier catch..real nice. Thanks

Houman T.

Silky Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(218 reviews)

The fish was big, weighing 113 pounds, and it took a lot of effort to pull it up.

Jason P.

Konadice Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(426 reviews)

Captain Jim and his deckhand James were great! We hooked up on fish going to where we planned to troll for the day but unfortunately we didn't land those. We did land several tuna and lost some at the boat. They both were very personable and easy to talk to. They also did a great job breaking up the silence in the moments between catching fish.

Kevin K.

Skillet Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(208 reviews)

John and Dave were outstanding! Love those guys. Came home with two Ohno (Wahoo) and two Short Billed Spearfish (Marlin) in a six hour day. Epic! I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Worth every penny. Crew, boat, and rigging were all on point. My two kids and I will share the memory for a lifetime. Skillet came through for sure!

Scott C.

Konadice Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(426 reviews)

Caught a very nice yellow fin 5 minutes out of the harbor. Captain and crew were great.

Francis K.

Skillet Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(208 reviews)

John and Dave gave lots of good conversation, information/stories on the area and super easy going. I have been on a number of guided trips and these guys are amongst the best.

Jason L.

Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(82 reviews)

Took a couple kids for their first trip out at sea. Crew was very friendly and accommodating. Boat was in great shape. We struck out, but that's fishing. Capt Chuck was communicative throughout. Wouldn't hesitate recommending them for your next trip.

Daniel B.

A'u Struck Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(52 reviews)

My spouse and I had a fantastic day with Captain Dave. After just an hour, I was able to reel in a beautiful ~50lb shortbilled spearfish. Then my spouse was up, after a few hours, his time had come and a 300lb Marlin got on. Great battle and beautiful fish, trip of a lifetime. Thank you Dave!!

Erin G.

Maggie Joe Sportfishing – Maggie Joe
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(17 reviews)

Good group, friendly and accommodated our group of 8. Caught two spearfish!

Glen L.

Silky Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(218 reviews)

Silky was a comfortable boat the crew was knowledgeable and professional. We enjoyed our trip

Ken B.

Maggie Joe Sportfishing – Maggie Joe
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(17 reviews)

We had a 3/4 day excursion with Captain Mike and his crew and couldn’t be happier with the experience. We only caught one Ono but not for lack of trying. The boat and gear were everything we needed. And the crew, Captain Mike and Jet in particular, really know what they’re doing. The only thing that could have made it better is more fish, but that’s how it goes sometimes. Highly recommend booking with Maggie Joe Sportfishing!!

Dan J.

Reel Escapes Hawaii
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(79 reviews)

Had an incredible day! We helped save a stranded sea turtle and later, I landed my personal best catch of a whopping 150 lb. Stripped Marlin.Captain William and deck hand Camden was amazing. They took time to explain how everything works. They became cheerleaders during the down time amd coaches when the rod was bent. The laughs and stories will last for a life time.

Kelly D.

Konadice Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(426 reviews)

No luck with the fish, but still had a great time. Thanks, Captain Jim and Jameson for making the trip enjoyable.

Larry L.

Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(82 reviews)

Sean and Jason were a terrific crew. Six of us, including a four-year-old and a six-year-old. I'm not saying bringing kids that small was a great idea (for us) but Sean and Jason were wonderfully supportive and friendly. After nearly three hours of trolling, we landed a 40-poundish shortbill spearfish and watched as Sean and Jason went into action to help us bring it on board. After the trip, they fileted it for us and packaged it. Five stars all around. Highly recommended.

Jay W.

Konadice Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(426 reviews)

Although this experience wasn’t what we were expecting it was an amazing experience. Thanks to the crew for all the knowledge they shared.

Jessica S.

Skillet Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona

5.0 / 5

(208 reviews)

Boat and crew well organized, clean and professional. Did everything they could do but the bill fish just wouldn’t take. Was able to land some tuna for dinner. The crew was great listeners and were very educational of the sea and land areas. Great coaches on landing the fish. Would come back to this boat next time on the island.