I Saw The One That Got Away In Hawaii

Planning a deep sea fishing tour?  Hawaii, residing in the central Pacific, is where fishermen from all over the world settle in to exotic beach rentals and charter boats out of ports such as Waikiki and Kailua Kona to go after sailfish, mahi mahi, Pacific dolphin and more.

Fully furnished Hawaii bed and breakfasts with fully equipped kitchens permit you the chance to prepare your catch as you like it at the end of the day unless you choose to have it preserved and mounted for display. The bottom line is if you are looking for the big fish, the Aloha State is the place to get them.

For folks on a budget, the better option is to use a charter boat firm that gives shared charters. You and up to five more anglers split the fee of the boat, which saves on individual costs significantly.  One of the top charter boat companies we know of on the island of Oahu is the Maggie Joe Sport Fishing  Company, which has been providing shared fishing charters and boat excursions for sixty years. You won’t need to bring bait, ice or tackle as this is all included in their fee but you will have to take your own food and drink for the day.

Oahu is of course not the only island in Hawaii. Kauai, the Garden Isle, is not only home to some of the most spectacular exotic surroundings in the state and has been the set of numerous films and TV shows, including the pilot episode of Gilligan’s Island, but also has much more than fishing. Hiking, helicopter tours, inner tubing and surfing are all prevalent pastimes on what many consider Hawaii’s most fascinating island. In addition to economical deep sea fishing charters out of Kapaa there is in addition a great many possibilities for freshwater fly fishermen as well. With nine rivers and over 160 small lakes and reservoirs, fly fishermen will find numerous different kinds at the end of their lines.

The port town of Lahaina on Maui was a whaling hub in the 19th Century, but is currently home to whale-watching excursions as well as boat tours and fishing excursions. Take a cruise on the Start Me Up or one of the other charter boats in town all through the winter months and chances are good that you will see amorous humpback whales as they do what mammals usually do through the breeding season. Lahaina also has amazing beach rental accommodations accessible throughout the year.

Finally, there’s the Big Island. The rich deep sea fishing grounds are close in so you won’t need to go more than four miles off the coast prior to encountering 500-lb. sailfish and yellowfin. Kailua-Kona is the home town port of the Sea Wife, a 38-footer with space for eighteen guests, making it the largest such boat in the state. Beyond the private resorts, beach rentals are reasonably priced.