About Bite Me Sportfishing - Bite Me 5 Kila Kila Luxury Vessel
Fish the Kona coast aboard Bite Me 5 Kila Kila with Bite Me Sportfishing on a private Big Island deep sea fishing charter aboard a luxury vessel targeting offshore game fish.
Set out from Honokohau Harbor aboard Kila Kila, a luxurious 53-foot Merritt built for serious Big Island sportfishing. The harbor sits close to "Grander Alley," one of the Kona Coast's most productive fishing areas, giving your group quick access to waters known for Blue Marlin, Ahi Tuna, Ono, Spearfish, Mahi Mahi, and more.
Kila Kila brings an impressive record to the water, including the largest Bluefin tuna ever caught in the Bahamas, significant Hawaii tournament wins and several world record game fish. The vessel combines proven fishing performance with spacious, comfortable interiors for a memorable private charter.
Vessel Amenities
The Kila Kila features dual Cummins 903 TI diesel engines (at 500 horsepower each).
Other features include Furuno 48 mile radar, Northstar GPS with plotter, and tuna tower. The vessel is set up with a 6 pak with 5 lines trolling.
The Kila Kila also features luxury interiors. There are 2 state rooms with restrooms and a full galley kitchen with a double door refrigerator and a full couch area. Other features include an air-conditioning system, TV, and Koa wood throughout!
For full 8 hour trips there is a yummy seafood platter, usually with unique styles of poke and peel and eat shrimp, included in your trip!
Activity Notes
Where & When
Departs from Honokohau Harbor, 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 View Map
Departure times available at 6:30 am, 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, depending on tour chosen.
Directions for Honokohau Harbor & Check-In:
For Full Day, 3/4 Day or Half Day Morning that checks in before 10:00 am, check in at the boat. The Harbor is 5 miles south of Kona airport and 3 or 4 miles north of Kailua-Kona. At the traffic light intersection, take Kealakehe Parkway from the highway towards the ocean. You'll see the sailboat masts from the highway and there's a sign for Honokohau Marina. Take that road lined with coconut palms and go Right at your first opportunity.
Follow this paved road arterial past the dry dock, past the gas pumps and to the end of the parking lot where you're forced to turn left. This will take you to the far boat ramp. You'll see a big red sign for Bite Me 1 which is in the first slip on the mountain side of this boat ramp (right next to Medusa).
For 3/4 Day or Half Day Morning that checks in after 10:00 am, check in at the Bite Me Logo Store.
The Harbor is 5 miles south of Kona airport and 3 or 4 miles north of Kailua-Kona. At the traffic light intersection, take Kealakehe Parkway from the highway (Hwy 19) towards the ocean. You'll see the sailboat masts from the highway and there's a sign for Honokohau Marina. Take that road lined with coconut palms and go Right at your first opportunity. Immediately on your left is a blue building complex with its own parking lot. The office is right by the flagpole.
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Special Notes
Any marlins are catch and release. Any fish 50 lbs or less will be cut and the guest may take home. Anything above 50 lbs will be kept by the captain of the boat.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
4-8 hours
Capacity
6
Equipment
The Kila Kila is a 53-foot Merritt luxury vessel.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Bite Me Sportfishing.
