The best value for your money while fishing on Maui is usually on the three-quarter (6 hour) or full day (8 hour) trips
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 Sport
Fishing Charters and Deep Sea Fishing in Maui |
 Aerial
Sport Fishing Charters - 35' Cabo |
| Aloha
Blue Sport Fishing Charters - 40' Power Catamaran |
| Desperado
Sport Fishing Charters - 31' Bertram |
| Hinatea
Sport Fishing Charters - 41' Hatteras Twin Diesel Sport Fisher |
| Luckey
Strike II Sport Fishing Charters - 50' Delta Marine |
| Maui
Fun Sport Fishing Charters - 25' Farallon Cabin Cruiser |
| No
Problem Sport Fishing Charters - 37' Merritt |
| Piper
Sport Fishing Charters - 43' Bertram Sport Fisherman |
| RascaI
Sport Fishing Charters - 43' Bertram |
| Reel
Luckey Sport Fishing Charters - 38' Mediterranean Sportfisher |
| Start Me Up Sportfishing - 42' L.O.A. Bertram Sportfisher |
| Strike
Zone Sport Fishing Charters - 43' Delta Sportfishing Yacht |
| Unreel
Sport Fishing Charters - 31' Bertram |
| Wailea
Boating Company Sport Fishing Charters - 36' Powerboat (Private
Charters) |
Maui Deep Sea Fishing Charters
(From: $75.00 - To: $1,151.90)
One moment you're enjoying the peaceful beauty of the Pacific Ocean, lazily listening to the conversation of your companions and the lulling drone of the powerful engines. The next moment, utter pandemonium breaks loose.
Every fisherman knows the adrenaline rush of a fish-strike - the high-pitched whine of the line uncoiling from a smoking reel, the scramble to strap into the fighting chair, the first glimpse of a silver adversary far behind the boat. Few experiences compare to the drama and exhilaration of finding yourself at the business end of a fishing line attached to a Pacific Blue Marlin.
Lahaina and Maalaea harbors are well-known throughout the island chain as the places to find the finest sport fishing charters and deep sea fishing charters in Maui. The waters around Maui are home to the Pacific Blue, Striped and Short Billed Marlin, the Skipjack and Yellowfin Tuna, Mahimahi, Wahoo (Ono), Trevally, Shark, Barracuda, and Hawaiian Salmon. These are the same fish you'll find on the dinner menu at your favorite seafood restaurant most nights.
Fishing boats are available in a variety of sizes and come equipped with a whole range of gear, from basic equipment to the best in state-of-the-art big game sport fishing. Some boats offer large salons, stereo systems, galleys with microwave oven, refrigerator and freezer, showers, covered bridge, cellular phone, air conditioning, color video fish finders, Penn International reels and rock-away fighting chairs.
Bottom fishing near Maui is fun too. You drop your line over the side and just about always catch something, although the fish are usually much smaller than the big game variety listed above.
- Private charters book the whole boat for the exclusive use of you and your group.
- You may choose to go on a "share boat" with a group of people, usually maximum 6.
- Fishing trips are 4 hours, 6 hours, or 8 hours.
- Fishing trips can leave in the morning or afternoon.
- If you're really serious about catching fish, book a 3/4 (6-hour) or full day (8-hour) trip. This gives the boat time to reach the major fishing grounds and spend some time there.
- Crew members are great fishermen, but you'll be pleased to know they won't be making your lunch. Bring your own food and drink.
- All equipment, licenses and ice are provided by the boat.
- The "tag and release" option is usually left up to you. Discuss this with the captain at the beginning of your trip.
Fishing Tours and Fishing Charters in Maui - Options Below:Aerial Sport Fishing Charters - Offers deep sea fishing charters on Kai Akua 35 foot Cabo boat designed for fishing by fishermen, features dual 450 HP Caterpillar Diesel Engines, Shimano Tiagra Fishing Reels, High Tech Navigation Equipment, Roomy Air Conditioned Cabin, CD/DVD players. Fishing for Mahi-mahi, Ono, Ahi and Marlin using live bait, dead bait, and artificial lures. Beginners are welcome. All fishing equipment, ice and coolers are provided. Bring your favorite food, drink and sunscreen. 6 Passengers ( Minimum 4 for share boat) Lahaina Harbor, Slip 9. |  Aerial Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $1,095.00 - To: $1,295.00) |
Aloha Blue Sport Fishing Charters - A Molokini snorkel tour, with the added excitement of sport fishing along the way that adds extra excitement. They also offer fishing charters and are equipped with 5 custom Running Rods with International Gold Reels, a Gimbel Fighting Chair and top of the line Hawaii Made Lures. Hokuaa 40' power catamaran is an extremely fast boat that gets you to your destinations quickly and comfortably. She is a modern eco friendly jet drive propelled vessel, for smaller groups of no more than 30 passengers. Departs from Maalaea Harbor Slip 37. |  Aloha Blue Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $128.00 - To: $1,200.00) |
Desperado Sport Fishing Charters - Experience Big Game Deep Sea Fishing aboard the Desperado a custom built 31' foot Bertram designed for big game fishing and equipped with a Rivovich Fighting Chair, operational Tuna Tower, Fish Finder, and Penn International Rods and Reels. Departs from Kaanapali Beach. |  Desperado Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $151.90 - To: $912.00) |
Hinatea Sport Fishing Charters - A 41' Hatteras Sportfisher with Twin Cummins Turbo-charged Diesel Engines. They utilize top of the line Penn International rods and reels. HINATEA is also equipped with a fighting chair, tuna tower, and depth/fish finders and GPS. Lahaina Harbor, Slip 27. |  Hinatea Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $143.90 - To: $455.90) |
Luckey Strike II Sport Fishing Charters - A 50' Delta Marine Fishing Vessel with two marine heads, spacious cabin and flying bridge. Charters include fishing gear, tackle and bait. Equipment on board includes; Global Positioning System, Color Fish Finder, Auto Pilot, Penn International Gear, Radar and Radios and Two Fighting Chairs. Ice and coolers are provided. Accommodates 7 Fishermen on a Share Boat and 6 Fishermen on a Private Charter. Additional passengers welcome at half the share boat price. Departs from Lahaina Harbor, Slip 50. |  Luckey Strike II Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $80.00 - To: $1,103.90) |
Maui Fun Sport Fishing Charters - Come aboard the "Marjorie Ann" a 25' Farallon Cabin Cruiser outfitted for sport and bottom fishing as well as snorkeling, divig and whale watching on private tours. She can accommodate up to 6 fishermen. Departs from Maalaea Harbor. |  Maui Fun Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $132.90 - To: $671.00) |
No Problem Sport Fishing Charters - Charters include all fishing equipment, ice and coolers. Beginners are welcome on share or private charters to deep-sea fish for mahimahi, ono, ahi, and marlin. (Fish filleted upon request for visitors wanting to eat their own catch while on Maui.) 37 ft Merritt Fishing Boat can accommodate up to 6 fishermen Minimum of 4 for share boat. Departs Daily out of Lahaina Harbor, Slip 9. |  No Problem Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $900.00 - To: $1,295.00) |
Piper Sport Fishing Charters - Enjoy the fast-paced thrill of game fishing in the blue Hawaiian waters off the coast of Maui, Molokai and Lanai. Try your luck at landing marlin, tuna, wahoo, and mahimahi. Watch the whales in season, sunbathe, enjoy the scenery or just plain relax aboard the Luxurious "Piper" a 43' Bertram Sport Fisherman for Six Fishermen. Experienced licensed crew, marlin tower, shaded observation deck, air-conditioned cabin, Cruise at 30 knots, 72 mile color radar, Furuno Color Depth Sounder, 2 showers, 2 heads. Departs from Maalaea Harbor, Slip 61. |  Piper Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $911.90 - To: $1,247.90) |
RascaI Sport Fishing Charters - A new 43' Bertram fully outfitted and professionally maintained boat with a spacious air conditioned salon, cozy V-berth and modern bathroom, Entertainment Center a Tuna Tower and top of the line equipment (Penn International Reels/gold). State of the art electronics includes Color FishFinder and GPS with an experienced captain & crew. Private, shared or custom charters available. Big game fish include Pacific Blue, Striped and Short Billed Marlin * Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), Ono (Wahoo), and Mahi Mahi (Dorado). *Tag and release program unless otherwise specified Maalaea Harbor, Slip 13. |  RascaI Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $190.00 - To: $1,150.00) |
Reel Luckey Sport Fishing Charters - A 38' foot Mediterranean Sportfishing Yacht. Powered by Twin Turbo Charge Diesel Engines, she has a custom live bait well, large flying bridge and roomy cabin with air conditioning comfort for up to 6 passengers. All fishermen welcome from first timers to salty veterans. Departs Lahaina Harbor, Slip 50. |  Reel Luckey Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $767.90 - To: $839.90) |
Start Me Up Sportfishing - Start Me Up Sportfishing Charters are owner operated with 31 years experience fishsing Hawaiian waters. They have a fleet of five 42' L.O.A. Bertram Sportfisher Boats that come fully equipped with the finest tackle and equipment.
Novice and Pro anglers are welcome and their targeted catch are Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Ono, Ahi and Spearfish. They will tag and release billfish at customer request |  Start Me Up Sportfishing Price Range: (From: $99.00 - To: $999.00) |
Strike Zone Sport Fishing Charters - Bottom and sport fishing on a 43' Delta fishing boat. Includes all gear and tackle, expert instruction and a deli lunch. Great for families, can accommodate up to 12 anglers. Fishing trips are not recommended for children under 6. Departs Maalaea Harbor, Slip 64. |  Strike Zone Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $92.38 - To: $2,347.76) |
Unreel Sport Fishing Charters - Troll for mahi mahi, marlin, ono, ahi, aku sailfish, and spearfish. 3/4 and full day trips are recommended for those in search of big game. Half day trips are recommended for catching smaller sport fish and trolling in the coastal waters. All fishing gear, bait, sodas, ice and coolers provided. No fishing license required. Optional tag & release. Tale Walkeris a 31'Bertram comfortable fishing boat with plenty of shade and a clean restroom, fighting chair - rigged for trolling. Share Boats are confirmed with 2 or more anglers. Departs from Kaanapali Beach and trolls the calm waters on the leeward coast of Maui and Lanai. Weather permitting to the North Shore of Molokai. |  Unreel Sport Fishing Charters Price Range: (From: $133.90 - To: $1,151.90) |
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Fishing Charters in Maui - People always
have bunches of questions about fishing on Maui. Here are a few answers
to some of the main questions asked:
Charters on Maui are either done on “share boats” or
on “privates”. Most, but not all, boats will just take
6 passengers. You can sign on a share boat and then be on with other
passengers who sign up as well. Most boats require a minimum of 4 passengers
to make the trip a “go” so if you are one of the first
passengers to sign up you may not be confirmed. 
If
you take the boat as a private you will automatically be confirmed
and the private price allows you to fish just by yourself or with 5
of your best friends. Generally speaking if your have 4 or more passengers
in your party you should consider taking the boat as a private because
the pricing will be the same or better and you’ll have the whole
boat just for your family and friends. Fishing charters usually come
in half, three-quarter or full days which are approximately 4,6 or
8 hour trips. As a general rule, the longer you fish the larger you
latitude of fishing locations becomes and your likelihood of catching
fish increases. There is no guarantee you’ll catch fish. The
captain and crew will do the best job they can but remember the old
adage about why they call it “fishing” and not “catching”.
When you do catch fish many people want to know if they’ll
be able to keep the catch. The way it generally works on Maui is that
the fish caught are kept by the boat since most visitors would not
have anyplace to keep the fish if they took it with them anyway. The
crew will almost certainly however carve off enough filets for you
to take back to the condo to have a fish fry for your family and friends
that evening. Fish that are most commonly fished for and caught
here on Maui are the Skip-jack and yellowfin tuna, Marlin, Ono, and
Mahi-mahi. In addition to the trolling which is the most popular
form of sport fishing here on the island, we also have boats that go
out bottom fishing. On these boats each fisherman is given a pole.
The boat stops over a likely fishing spot, and the fisherman drop
the bait down near the bottom ..and hopes for the best. As a general
rule, you will almost always catch some type of fish when bottom fishing
but they are usually much smaller fish than can be caught when sport
fishing.