Fishing in Kona, HI
Get “Hooked Up” fishing in Kona, Hawaii! We offer 1/2-day, 3/4-day, full-day, and last-minute deep sea fishing charters at competitive rates with a proven catch record, which you can see in our daily fish report. Our boat is equipped with a state-of-the-art Furuno Omni Sonar, one of the few systems on any charter boat in Kona. This advanced technology scans 360 degrees around the boat to locate fish and bait up to 1,500 feet away, giving our customers a significant advantage when targeting blue marlin, spearfish, mahi mahi, ono, and tuna year-round. Take the time to check out the website, there is a lot of useful information about fishing in Kona Hawaii. To book a fishing trip please call (808) 936-1880 or email Captain Chuck and Zac
Types Of Fish
Hooked Up Sportfishing specializes in CATCHING FISH and making sure you have a GREAT TIME doing it! With a consistent and proven catch record, were here to help you catch some incredible fish for dinner or land that trophy blue marlin you’ve been dreaming of. Either way, we’ll customize your trip to meet your needs and your expectations. Hooked Up is great for those interested in catching blue marlin, stripe marlin, spearfish, mahi mahi, ono or tuna – and enjoying that fresh catch for dinner. It is our mission to create the best deep sea charter fishing experience possible.
Family-Friendly Fishing Charters in Kona
Our friendly, professional captain and crew love fishing with kids and families. We take the time to help young anglers learn, have fun, and hopefully catch a trophy fish of their own.
There is nothing more exciting than watching your child reel in a tuna, mahi mahi, ono, or even a marlin while the whole family cheers them on. These are the kinds of memories that make a Kona family fishing charter so special.
Hooked Up Sportfishing carries a variety of tackle and equipment to make fishing easier, safer, and more enjoyable for kids of all ages. With high side rails around the cockpit, plenty of shade, and a comfortable layout, Hooked Up is a great choice for families looking for a safe and fun fishing charter in Kona, Hawaii.
Enjoy Your Fresh Catch In Kona
At the end of your Kona fishing charter, our crew will fillet your catch under 50 pounds at no additional charge. You’re welcome to take your fresh fish back to your vacation rental, condo, or hotel to enjoy.
Don’t have a place to cook? No problem. Our family restaurant, Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina & Restaurante in downtown Kailua-Kona, can prepare your fresh catch for you. After a day of sportfishing in Kona, Hawaii, there’s nothing better than enjoying the fish you caught just hours earlier.
It doesn’t get much fresher than that!
Please review our complete Fish Filleting Policy before your charter.
Professionally Maintained
Captain and crew professionally maintain the 40′ Hooked Up. When they are not providing deep sea charter fishing service in Kona Hawaii you will find them at Honokohua harbor maintaining the boat. They make sure all the tackle and the boat is in order so you will have a great fishing experience off the Kona coast. The large blue marlin that frequent the Kona coast will find any weakness in your tackle. If one is not prepared and take shortcuts you will lose your fish of a life time. Hooked up is prepared and ready for that opportunity to catch a blue marlin over 1000 pounds. We pride ourselves on having the best charter fishing equipment available. We offer light, medium and heavy fishing tackle.
Call/Text (808) 960-5877 today to book your trip! Or click on the email tab on the top of the pages.
Fishing Charter Reports
Some information you can use about sport fishing in Kona, Hawaii…
Two 14,000 foot volcanic mountains rise above sea level and allows for light and variable winds year round off Kona. This makes for calm fishing conditions. It is possible to fish almost every day out of the year. The steep slopes of the volcanic mountains extend into the sea which makes the shoreline deep. It is 6000 feet deep just three miles out from Honokahau Harbor! In many sport fishing destinations a boat must travel great distances to get to the fishing grounds, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii the fishing starts just minutes outside of the harbor. This is the reason many sport fishing charters offer half day fishing trips. It is possible for a charter boat to do three half day fishing trips in one day during the longer summer months.
Types Of Fish
Sport fishing charters in Kona target many species of fish. The most sought after fish is the giant Blue Marlin. There are usually a couple of grander’s (marlin over one thousand pounds) taken every year. There are several Marlin fishing tournaments each year in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. The other billfish targeted are the Spearfish, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Black Marlin and the Swordfish. Tuna is a great sport fish and you will find the Albacore, Bigeye, Skipjack and Yellowfin Tuna roaming the seas of the Kona Coast. Mahi Mahi (Dorado), Ono (Wahoo), Kahala (Amberjack), Ulus (Giant Trivially) and few other minor species are also target by some of the charter boats out of Kona. It is no wonder with the varieties of fish, the calm seas, the wonderful Hawaiian weather, and the majestic Hawaiian scenery that Kailua Kona, Hawaii is a major fishing destination for many anglers around the world.
Fishing Methods
There are several methods of angling that the sport fishing charter boats use to catch their fish. The most common method is by trolling. Next might be the live bait method which a small live Tuna or Mackerel is pulled behind the charter boat to lure the bigger fish to the gaff. A few sport fishing charters offer bottom fishing where some bait is dropped down to the bottom to entice a fish to bite. Vertical jigging is a technique of bottom fishing and is a quick way to catch small jacks. This type of fishing is a craze with the Japanese youth. Captain Chuck is very good at vertical jigging and is almost famous in Japan.
I hope some of this information is of help! Take a look around the web site and for more information about fishing in Kona Hawaii email Chuck at konacharterboat@gmail.com.
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