The 5 Best Oahu Fishing Trips to Book

1.3-Hour Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 320 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $86Our pick

Meet the Ohana Fun Fishing crew at Kewalo Basin Harbor for a three-hour shared boat trip near Honolulu. You fish with provided rods, bait, and tackle while the crew helps beginners. Jay, Savannah, and JP have been associated with the crew. Expect Waikiki views, possible triggerfish, and a group of up to 42.

“Captain and crew were so friendly and knowledgeable. They made the experience really fun for our family .”

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2.Private Luxury Sportfishing Experience Aboard Limitless

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Fish Oahu’s offshore waters aboard the private catamaran Limitless with a captain and first mate. You’ll troll for ahi, mahi-mahi, marlin, and other pelagic fish, then switch nearshore if needed. Gear, ice, a refrigerator, cabin, restroom, Wi-Fi, and catch cleaning are included. Bring your own food, drinks, and fishing license.

“Great day! Max and Jerry were patient and hard working. We caught two tuna…the boys were thrilled. Thank you!”

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3.Private Fishing Charter for Family and Friends in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $265

Set out from Kewalo Basin Harbor with up to five companions for a private two-hour bottom reef fishing trip. The crew provides rods, bait, safety instruction, ice chests, and hands-on help. Captains such as Sundance, Rick, Zach, and Marcus have helped families catch several species while watching for turtles and dolphins.

“🙂great experience and was very friendly and nice to our grandson. Very exciting fishing day and caught a lot of fish.”

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4.Deep Sea Shared Fishing Charter in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 43 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $314

Leave Kewalo Basin around 6am aboard a 38-foot Hatteras with room for up to six people. The crew trolls for mahi mahi, ono, tuna, and Pacific blue marlin using Penn International and Shimano Tiagra gear. Choose a 4, 6, or 8-hour trip, but bring lunch and prepare for rough water.

“The crew did not try anything different. After trolling out for 3 hrs and not get a knock down. Change the lures change the spread try something to make it happen. I get it, it’s fishing but make every effort to catch some fish. The boat was having mechanical problems. Not only did we not catch any fish we got back an hr late. Not a good experience.”

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5.North Shore Tour Guide Shoreline Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet guide Ashton or another North Shore Tour Guide at Mokulē‘ia Army Beach for about two hours of private shoreline fishing. Your guide supplies rods, tackle, bait, and local tips. You arrange your own transport to Waialua, and the outing runs in most weather-friendly conditions.

“Great experience. Guide Ashton was very helpful and great with my 11 year old son. We caught 4 fish total and enjoyed our time.”

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