Damn Good Striped Marlin Fishing Charters In Kona

The best striped marlin fishing charters in Kona are:

• Sea Strike Sportfishing
• Kona Cowboy Sportfishing
• Big Island Fishing Charter
• Reel Escapes Hawaii

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 striped marlin trips in Kona, and the most popular trips in the area are Kona Legendary Sportfishing guided by Gaige, Kona Big Game Fishing - 31’ Bertram guided by Dale, and Kona Deep Sea Special guided by Gaige.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for striped marlin in Kona as well as nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Kona are heavy tackle fishing, trolling, and artificial lure fishing but live bait fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for striped marlin in Kona can range anywhere from about $775 to $1,300, but the average price for a half day trip for striped marlin in Kona is $800. The average price for a full day trip for striped marlin in Kona is $1,181.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for striped marlin fishing in Kona is summer, and most anglers book their trips 59 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Kona, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Kona. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Kona.