Big Island Fishing

Spend a Few Hours Fishing the Deep Water off Kona

Kona has long been one of the Big Island’s best-known places for deep sea fishing. The water drops off quickly not far from shore, so you can spend less time making a long run offshore and more time actually fishing. Once the lines are set, the pace can shift from quiet stretches to sudden action in a matter of seconds.

Bite Me Sportfishing offers several charter boats out of Kona, including Bite Me 3, Bite Me 4, Bite Me 5 Kila Kila, and Bite Me 6. Phantom Sportfishing also runs charters from Honokohau Harbor. Trips generally range from about 4 to 8 hours, giving you the choice between a shorter introduction to offshore fishing or a longer day with more time to cover water and chase pelagic species.

Before you book, think about how much time you want to spend at sea, whether you prefer a private or shared charter, and what boat size feels right for your group. A longer charter gives you more time to settle into the rhythm of the day, while a shorter trip can be easier to fit into a busy vacation schedule.

Bring sun protection and anything you normally use for motion comfort. Most of all, come ready for the unpredictable part of fishing: long calm stretches, sudden strikes, and the possibility that the best moment of the day arrives when you least expect it.