We introduce the gear, explain the plan, and guide you through your day of fishing. Choose your boat and charter length, or cast at private Waita Reservoir. Our fishing grounds and target species depend on conditions; catches are never guaranteed.
7 experiences
Choose your fishing adventure
Offshore charters and freshwater bass fishing, all in one place.
Ocean fishing
Ku‘ula Kai
4–10 hours · Up to 6 guests
Head offshore aboard our 47-foot Ku‘ula Kai sportfishing boat, with air conditioning and a restroom for a comfortable private charter.
Reserve a private 4-, 6-, 8- or 10-hour charter for up to six aboard Ku‘ula Kai, a 47-foot Buddy Davis with an air-conditioned salon, bathroom, fighting chair and protected flybridge.
Departs from Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor. Gear, safety equipment, instruction and water are provided; bring your food. Arrive 15 minutes early and use the confirmation for your exact meeting point. Catches depend on conditions.
Ocean fishing
Ohana Fishing Adventure
4–8 hour options
Depart Lihue for a deep-sea fishing adventure, with rods, reels, and our crew’s guidance included in your day on the water.
Choose shared or private offshore fishing with 4-, 6- and 8-hour options. Standard shared and private trips accommodate six guests; deluxe shared trips accommodate four. Gear and nonalcoholic cold drinks are provided.
Check in 15 minutes before departure at Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor in Lihue. Your confirmation identifies the meeting point and vessel. A catch is never guaranteed.
Freshwater · Koloa
Kauai Bass Fishing
3 hours · Ages 5+
Cast for bass and tilapia at private Waita Reservoir on our guided catch-and-release trip, with rods and bait provided.
This three-hour guided shore-fishing trip visits private Waita Reservoir in Koloa for catch-and-release fishing. Rods, bait and guides are provided, along with water and granola.
The minimum age is five. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get wet or dirty. Check in 15 minutes early; follow your confirmation for the Old Koloa Sugar Mill meeting instructions. This is a shore outing, not a boat trip.
Ocean fishing
Kahuna fishing charter
35-foot Bertram · 4–8 hours · Up to 6 guests
Fish offshore aboard Kahuna, a 35-foot Bertram, on a private charter from Nawiliwili for up to six guests.
Reserve a private 4-, 6- or 8-hour offshore charter from Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor for up to six guests. Kahuna is a 35-foot Bertram with a shaded cabin, private bathroom and fighting chair.
Bring snacks and drinks. Choose your date and charter length in the calendar for current pricing, meeting instructions and participant requirements. Catches depend on conditions.
Ocean fishing
Maori Warrior
Private charter · 4–8 hours · Up to 3 guests
Choose a trip length for your group’s private Maori Warrior charter, departing from Nawiliwili Harbor.
Reserve Maori Warrior, a 26-foot Glacier Bay, for a private 4-, 6- or 8-hour charter with up to three guests. Depart from Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor; the boat has a cabin for shade and a bathroom.
Bring snacks and drinks and plan to go barefoot aboard. Check your selected date and charter length for current pricing and meeting instructions. Catches depend on conditions.
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Ocean fishing · Shared charter
Breakaway Sportfishing
4 hours · Shared charter · Up to 6 guests
A 34-foot Radon takes us offshore from Nawiliwili on a four-hour shared fishing charter. An enclosed cabin and shaded seating offer a break between turns at the fighting chair.
Depart from Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor in Lihue aboard a 34-foot Radon sportfisher. The boat has an enclosed cabin, shaded area, open rear fishing deck, fighting chair and stand-up fighting belts.
This four-hour shared charter lists a 2-guest minimum and a 6-guest maximum. Fishing gear and beverages are provided. Bring snacks or lunch, sun protection and a jacket.
Check in 30 minutes before departure. Check live dates for current prices and review the guest requirements and meeting instructions before booking. Catches depend on conditions.
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Ocean fishing · Shared or private
Go Fish Kauai
4–10 hour options · Shared or private · Up to 6 guests
Aboard Emma Nalani, our offshore fishing day starts at Nawiliwili. Reserve individual seats on a shared trip or the whole boat for a private charter, with fishing gear, a cabin and a restroom aboard.
Shared charter: Book individual seats for 4, 6 or 8 hours. A minimum of 4 guests is required across the trip, with up to 6 guests aboard. If that minimum is not met, the trip may be rescheduled or refunded.
Private charter: Reserve the boat for your group of up to 6 guests. Choose 4, 6, 8 or 10 hours in the booking calendar.
Check in at 5:30 a.m. for a 6 a.m. departure from Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor in Lihue. Emma Nalani is a Bertram sportfishing yacht with an indoor cabin, flushing restroom, shaded flybridge and fighting chair. Gear, tackle, coolers and ice are provided; bring your food and drinks.
Select shared or private under Options, then check live dates for current prices and departure details. Taxes, harbor fees and gratuity are additional. Catches depend on conditions.
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Nawiliwili · Koloa
Areas shown. Your confirmation gives the exact meeting point.
Before you book
Check your selected charter for current inclusions, check-in instructions and guest requirements.
A LITTLE KNOW-HOW GOES A LONG WAY
What’s biting? Plan your fishing season.
Explore the species guide and seasonal fishing chart from Hawaii Sport Fishing Tours. Conditions and catches vary; use the charts to help plan your trip and ask us about current conditions.
A private charter reserves the boat for your group within its passenger limit. Shared trips sell individual places. Review the selected charter’s passenger rules and current pricing.
Is a catch guaranteed?
No particular catch or number of fish is guaranteed. Season, conditions and fishing style affect the day. Koloa’s freshwater bass experience is catch-and-release.
Where do we meet?
Ocean charters on this page depart from Nawiliwili Harbor. The freshwater trip visits Waita Reservoir in Koloa. Follow the meeting point and arrival time in your operator’s confirmation.
What should I bring?
Guided trips provide fishing gear, but food, drinks, coolers, age limits, license requirements and catch policies vary. Check your selected trip’s requirements before booking.
