Do you want to experience the magic of going on deep-sea fishing adventures in paradise? Just sign up for a trip with Camelot Kona Fishing Charters to make your dreams come true. On their charter trips, you’ll get to head out to all the top fishing spots along the coast of Kailua-Kona. Want to add whale watching trips, dolphin encounters, and snorkeling to your adventures? They’re happy to make that happen as well.
You’ll need to decide how you want to spend your day before booking your trip. Then, give the team a call to discuss your plans. During that conversation, they’ll ask if you want to spend a few hours on the water or the whole day. Want to leave before the sun rises and come back after sunset? They can do that as long as they know in advance. Then, share whether you’d like to stick to fishing all day or if you’d prefer to add even more activities to your ocean fun.
On their fishing excursions, they’ll provide all the gear, instruction, and support you need to reel in world-class fish, like mahi-mahi, blue marlin, and ono. You’ll go out on their custom-built 34-foot catamaran designed to keep you comfortable while fishing the day away. Captain Robert Hudson expertly pilots the watercraft to prime fishing spots, and then works with his co-captain and wife, Cyndee, to get everyone’s lines in the water.
After that, you just have to wait for the nibbles to come through the line and set that hook just right. Then, it’s time to expertly tire out the fish and reel it onto the boat. If you land a whopper of a fish, they can help you pull it onboard using a lift, so you don’t strain your back. Otherwise, you’ll just want to use a net to bring it onto the boat for all to admire.
If you add snorkeling, whale watching, or dolphin encounters to your trip, you’ll take a little detour before going back to the docks. All the snorkeling action happens around the Captain Cook Monument where you can explore all the marine life living on the nearby coral reefs. The locations for the dolphin encounters and whale watching excursions vary depending on the season, conditions, and other key factors.
By the end of the trip, you’ll walk away with big fish tales to last a lifetime plus the actual fish to back it all up. After landing back at the docks, you’ll get photos of all your catches before the crew prepares them for your enjoyment. They clean and filet each fish for you, and then package it up for you to take on your travels. Your fresh catch works wonderfully for grilled picnic lunches – or you can often find restaurants willing to prepare your fresh catch for you.
Want to save money on your fishing trip? Ask about their share boats. With that arrangement, you can split the cost of the charter with another group. You’ll all go out together on a four-hour fishing adventure to remember. Then, you’ll split your catches across the entire group, so no one gets left out.
Insider Tips:
-Call as soon as you know you’ll be traveling to the Big Island, especially if it’s during the height of the tourist season. Otherwise, you might find all their spots are booked out well past your travel dates.
-The fishing scene changes all throughout the year. Pay close attention to the fishing reports to see what’s biting in any given month.
-Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or another special occasion? Let the team know when you book your charter, so they can plan to help you celebrate in style.
-Put your wallet, keys, and other valuables in a dry bag upon boarding the boat. That way, if anything ends up going overboard, it’s less likely to get lost or ruined.