FAQs
Q: Do I need a fishing license?
A: No. You do not need a license to fish on a charter boat in Hawaii.
Q: What do we bring?
A: Your food and drinks, sunscreen, sunglasses and cameras. There is a deli and convenience store located next to our check in point that opens daily at 6am.
Q: What does the boat supply?
A: Coolers with ice for your food and drinks and all fishing gear.
Q: Where do we meet the boat?
A: We depart from The Fuel Dock in Honokohau Harbor. Please check in 15 minutes prior to departure time in the Charter Office above the dock. You will then be directed to the Sea Wife II.
Q: What fish are we going for?
A: Our common gamefish include blue marlin, striped marlin, spearfish, mahi mahi (dorado), ono (wahoo), ‘ahi (yellow-fin tuna) or aku (skipjack tuna).
Possibly you will catch black marlin, sailfish or shark. On share charters we usually target smaller game, and on private charters we fish for whatever you want.
Q: Can I keep my catch?
A: Yes. We advertise, “Keep Your Catch” and we mean it. You will always be offered your fish filleted. If you can’t use the whole fish and feel it will go to waste, please share with others onboard if they were not as lucky as you.
Q: Will you ship my fish home for me?
A: No. We can only filet your fish and bag it with ice if needed for you to transport to your lodging. We suggest, if you have the means, freeze the fish and carry it home as luggage.
Q: Can I release my fish?
A: Yes. Especially if it is a billfish, but we will bring it in if it is injured and will not survive. All other good eating fish we’ll automatically boat unless you specify in advance.
Q: Can I trophy mount my fish?
A: Yes. You captain is an agent for the taxidermist and he will provide you with the cost and shipping information.
Q: Do I tip?
A: Yes. It is customary to tip your captain and crew in Hawaii and the amount is at your discretion. We suggest 10% - 20% (Restaurant Standards) of the cost of your charter especially if we are cleaning and cutting your fish for you to take home.
Please feel free to call us if you have any other questions, comments, or concerns -
808-329-1806
