| Pack your rods, reels, lines and hooks for the | | | | spend more time hooking monster fish than riding |
| ultimate fishing trip – sportfishing Hawaii. The | | | | the boat because you’ll get to the prime big |
| islands’ surrounding waters have at least a | | | | game fishing grounds within minutes of leaving |
| dozen varieties of fish you can try outsmarting | | | | Honokohau Harbor. The steep drop-offs and deep |
| for days on end. So hop on that fully equipped | | | | blue waters are proven good hunting grounds for |
| charter and sail on to these top Hawaii deep sea | | | | prized fish like swordfish, spearfish and big eye |
| fishing destinations. | | | | tuna. |
| Maui or “No Ka Oi” loosely translates as | | | | Kauai, the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands is |
| “number one” or “the best” in | | | | also a famous location for sportfishing. You |
| Hawaiian. Holding true to its name, the island | | | | don’t have to travel a long distance to get to |
| provides great weather and great fishing | | | | the deep water where it is highly recommendable |
| conditions to anglers from all over the globe. | | | | to fish. Expect the water to drop off as soon as |
| Apart from its fishing lore, its scenery and | | | | you leave the harbor and catch tuna, mahimahi |
| vivacious way of life makes Maui like no other | | | | and ono among others. In this northernmost island |
| place in the (Hawaii) islands. | | | | there also are various tours to choose from be it |
| Oahu is well-known not only for outstanding | | | | by zipline, helicopter, sportfishing charter, boat and |
| attractions such as the Arizona Memorial but also | | | | biplane. |
| for Oahu charter fishing. A thing to remember | | | | In any of the islands, the standard practice is that |
| when going Oahu deep sea fishing is that the | | | | all catches are property of the charter you’re |
| deeper the water, the bigger the fish. Blue Marlin, | | | | on. There are some sport fishing charters that |
| Mahimahi and yellow fin tuna prefer the deep blue | | | | offer you portions of fish for your own cooking |
| waters so you’ll never know when, or where, | | | | pleasure, for an extra fee that is. When visiting |
| one of these big fish will hit the surface. Also | | | | Hawaii, fishermen should also be mindful of the |
| located in this great fishing destination is Wahiawa | | | | restricted areas wherein angling is prohibited and |
| Public Fishing Area which has a 300-acre reservoir | | | | all endangered species are fully protected. Such |
| that holds carp, bass, tilapia and catfish among | | | | areas are Manele Marine Life Conservation District |
| other known fishable species. They say you have | | | | (MLCD) on Maui, Kealakekua Bay MLCD on the Big |
| to go see for yourself why Hawaii big game | | | | Island and Hanauma Bay MLCD on Oahu. |
| fishing is all the rage in Oahu. | | | | And when fishing in the islands, remember the |
| Kona is said to be Hawaii’s most productive | | | | Hawaiian proverb – “a bad day of fishing is |
| deep sea fishing area. You’re guaranteed to | | | | still better than the best day at work”. |