Damn Good Striped Marlin Fishing Charters

The best striped marlin fishing charters are:

• Quepoa Spearfishing & Snorkeling guided by Lorenzo G.
• Reel Havoc Sportfishing guided by Dusty S.
• Fire Hatt Sportfishing guided by Chuck W.
• Jacofishermen guided by Gabriel G.
• Aloha Charters guided by Vincent I.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 86 striped marlin trips, and the most popular trips are HALF-DAY SPORT FISHING ON OAHU guided by Jeff, Kona Offshore Trolling Trip guided by John, and Full Day Trip - Watamu guided by Suheil.

Our guides are rated a 4.57 out of 5 based on 8853 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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.

Looking for kid friendly striped marlin guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly striped marlin guides.

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

The most common fishing techniques are trolling, heavy tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but artificial lure fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for striped marlin can range anywhere from about $835 to $3,745, but the average price for a half day trip for striped marlin is $1,564. The average price for a full day trip for striped marlin is $2,396.

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 is summer, and most anglers book their trips 32 days in advance.

See here for more information on striped marlin fishing licenses, striped marlin bag limits, and fishing season regulations for striped marlin. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant striped marlin rules and regulations.