Fishing Charters in Hawaii

Browse 52 fishing charters across 13 cities in Hawaii.

52

Charter Listings

13

Fishing Cities

Kailua-Kona, Haleiwa, Honolulu

Top Destinations

Fishing in Hawaii

Hawaii's Pacific coast gives anglers access to the Pacific Ocean. Across the state, charter captains target Mahi-Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Ono (Wahoo), and more, with popular trip styles including offshore, deep sea, trolling. The best fishing is generally year-round, with peak marlin from may through october.

Top Species

Mahi-MahiYellowfin TunaBlue MarlinOno (Wahoo)Striped MarlinSkipjack Tuna

Fishing Types

OffshoreDeep SeaTrollingBottom Fishing

Best Season

Year-round, with peak marlin from May through October

Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona, HI

12 charters

Haleiwa

Haleiwa, HI

10 charters

Honolulu

Honolulu, HI

9 charters

Lahaina

Lahaina, HI

4 charters

Lihue

Lihue, HI

4 charters

Wailuku

Wailuku, HI

3 charters

Hilo

Hilo, HI

3 charters

Waianae

Waianae, HI

2 charters

Kapolei

Kapolei, HI

1 charters

Eleele

Eleele, HI

1 charters

Kapaa

Kapaa, HI

1 charters

Princeville

Princeville, HI

1 charters

Waikui

Waikui, HI

1 charters

Fishing Charter FAQ for Hawaii

What fish can I catch in Hawaii?
Hawaii anglers target a variety of species in the Pacific Ocean. Common catches include Mahi-Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Ono (Wahoo), and more depending on the season and region of the state you fish.
When is the best time to go fishing in Hawaii?
The best fishing in Hawaii is generally year-round, with peak marlin from may through october. Different species peak at different times, so there's usually something worth targeting whenever you visit.
Do I need a fishing license for a charter in Hawaii?
No. Hawaii does not require a recreational saltwater fishing license. You can fish from a charter boat without any license. Certain species have bag and size limits that your captain will follow.

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