Marlin Fishing Charters in Kailua-Kona
Book marlin fishing charters in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii — local captains, no booking commissions.
40 marlin charters in Kailua-Kona, HI — no booking commissions.
Other fish you can target in Kailua-Kona
More species with charter captains running out of Kailua-Kona — click through to browse each.
Marlin charters in Kailua-Kona at a glance
Worked out from the 40 marlin listings on this page. Each figure shows how many captains it is based on.
Where they fish. 30 of the 37 captains here who say where they fish run marlin trips in deep water, and 19 fish offshore (blue water), 6 fish inshore (bays, flats and backcountry), 6 fish nearshore (reefs, wrecks and structure close to shore), 4 fish on the reefs. Some captains run more than one kind of trip.
Also on the same boats. Captains here who target marlin also run trips for mahi-mahi (28 of 40), wahoo (13 of 40), yellowfin tuna (10 of 40), sailfish (7 of 40) and salmon (5 of 40). A mixed-bag trip is often possible if you ask.
Talk to the captain. 1 of these 40 captains manage their own listing on Unreel. You contact every captain directly, and no booking commission is added to the price.
Common questions
How much does a marlin fishing charter in Kailua-Kona cost?
Among the marlin charters listed in Kailua-Kona, HI, a half-day trip is typically about $750 (most between $699 and $950), from 11 published rates, and a full-day trip is typically about $950 (most between $700 and $1,295), from 11 published rates. Each captain sets their own rate, and some price per person rather than per boat, so check what is included and contact the captain for your date and group.
How many people can go on a marlin charter in Kailua-Kona?
Of the 13 boats here that list a passenger limit, the typical limit is 6 anglers, and 11 take 6 or more.
What else can you catch on a marlin charter in Kailua-Kona?
Captains here who target marlin most often also run trips for mahi-mahi (28 of 40), wahoo (13 of 40), yellowfin tuna (10 of 40).
Marlin Fishing in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Looking to target marlin out of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii? These charters put you with captains who fish these waters regularly and know where marlin are holding through the season. The ultimate big game offshore trophy fish.
Booking a Kailua-Kona captain who specializes in marlin means local knowledge of the tides, structure, and bait that move the bite day to day. Trips typically include the boat, tackle, bait, and licenses — compare the captains below and reach out directly to lock in a date.
Every captain on Unreel sets their own rate and pays zero booking commission, so 100% of what you arrange goes straight to the captain running your Kailua-Kona marlin trip.
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