Hawaiian Style Fishing

(210 reviews)

3.0 mi

Had an awesome private charter Wendell and Kaulana that resulted in a skipjack catch. Would…read moredefinitely highly recommend to anyone looking for a top notch fishing charter in Kauai!!!

Amazing! The crew was awesome both John and Kaulana made the trip for my Ohana memorable! Both of…read moremy girls totally enjoyed the experience. We caught 2 yellowfin tuna's, a small Aku, and a Wahoo. I just wish we could have been given first choice, of the fish (or a part of) we would have taken home. Instead we was given the Aku, piece of yellow fin, and a very small piece (the tail part) of the Wahoo (my first choice) although we knew we was going to share the catch. Fishing with "My Girls" priceless!

Family time

Me with my tiny tuna

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Mahi Mahi and Amber Jack

Aloha Kauai Sportfishing

(10 reviews)

0.1 mi

Had a great day on the ocean. Our captain Braden was very helpful and spent the whole time finding…read morelocations by calling friends that were also out to catch some yellow fin tuna. He was helpful and even gave us some fresh fish to take home after.

Great experience with Austin! Excellent communication from time of booking. Kids had an amazing…read moretime and thrilled with their catch of mahi mahi and skipjack. Sent home with plenty of fish for dinner. Highly recommend!

My daughter and I with fish from charter

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HanaPa’a Fishing Kaua’i

4.3

(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

Locals only attitude, very short with conversation seems bothered by customers. Would avoid if you…read moreare visiting. Surprised since reviews seemed to say the opposite of what I experienced.

Nice shop and helpful to us visitors on how to fish this island. Will be stopping here each time I…read morevisit Kauai.

New Hanapaa Fishing Kauai

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Island Fishing Kauai

3.5

(37 reviews)

0.0 mi

If you're looking for sport fishing on Kauai, look no further. We had a FANTASTIC fishing trip with…read moreCaptain Jeff Brown. It started slow and we were accepting getting skunked, but it was still a beautiful boat ride out to the fishing grounds from Nawiliwili Harbor. Then came the first hit, a huge mahi mahi (dorado) that snarled all the lines, but it was brought on board safely. and lines were quickly put back in the water. Then another mahi, then a decent sized ono (wahoo), then a 30 lb. mahi. All of it was exciting as hell, especially for six novices. Captain Jeff made sure everyone had a turn reeling in the fish and we were all smiles. Then the big one hit. Something took one of the lines and fortunately, the strongest guy had the rod because it took a while to discover that a huge tuna was hooked. From one side of the boat to the other, several times, it took four of us guys to get the tuna on board! It was a happy trip back to the harbor and Captain Jeff cleaned one of the mahi to split up. We took four huge portions back to the room for some outstanding dinners. Delicious. It was the highlight of our week on Kauai and I highly recommend Captain Jeff and Island Kaui Fishing. We'll be back for sure.

I went out yesterday with our group of 4, a 6 hr trip for $800, a trip we had planned well in…read moreadvance of our vacation with much excitement and anticipation. I have to say it was a major disappointment on many levels. Three of the four of us are experienced in offshore fishing, having done many trips in Southern California up and down the coast. We understand there is no guarantee of catching fish, but, we do expect to have a good experience based on comfort and services. The comfort and service were lacking, I seriously suggest finding a different charter in Kauai if you want an overall good experience. I think Captain Jeff was likely a great deckhand at one point who decided to buy the cheapest (e,g, very bad shape) boat he could find and start a fishing business. He provided a decent intro/over view for the trip which emphasized safety, but, his reference to the life jackets "in the storage area" was simply, "you know, there's a few buckles and straps, not a big deal", was somewhat alarming for me, and, he didn't take one out to even show us how to use it, nor did he even reference "what to do" in the event we had to go in the water for a fire, etc. Safety is not a joke when on the open water and if something goes wrong, panic may ensue, the boat Captain has to ensure we know what to do and how to do it. The safety overview and preparation was severely lacking and of great concern. Captain Jeff's boat appears to be in poor condition, he asked us to remove shoes (with rubber soles for grip!) and fish barefoot to avoid damaging his peeling deck surface as well as slipping, well for me that was an issue because I didn't want to leave with severely sunburned feet, and, I prefer having shoes on. It wasn't really an option, he made it clear that he wanted no shoes on. Also, from a hygiene perspective, is he aware of how many foot problems can be transferred, athletes foot, etc? Again, made me very uncomfortable. Who was walking on that deck the day before, and the day before that, etc, etc. Seating on his boat is terrible, there's barely enough room for 4 on the infrastructure bench, all steel bench and seat backs, no padding, how expensive would 4 seat cushions and back cushions be Jeff? The other option is to sit on the steel engine cover lid, there is very little to no shade available to get out of the sun. Jeff did offer one inside seat to us to get out of the rain, but that's it, no room for anyone else. Jeff, your boat is extremely uncomfortable, but you don't seem to care. but I noticed you had a nice cushioned captains chair to drive the boat from. Lucky you, your back probably doesn't hurt as much as mine does today. We were told when our trip was booked that there would be drinks and snacks provided on the trip (again, 6 hours on the water), well there drinks but no snacks, NOTHING to eat unless we brought it ourselves, we were all very hungry at the end of the trip, again, a complete LACK of service (how much would 4 pre-made sandwiches and some chips have cost you Jeff? Maybe $20?? The final blow for me was when 2 of Jeff's troll lines were bit off he lost the set-ups obviously and was visibly upset about it, explaining the detailed cost of each component (hook, feather jig, etc) and that each was $60 and that "now it's gone, not here anymore to use", as if it was our fault for not jumping on the reel at hook up to keep tension on the fish. He never told us to set the hook, he was doing all the "fishing" and once hooked would put us on the reel to crank away. It's like taking your car to a mechanic for an oil change, they loosen the oil pan plug to drain the oil, the wrench breaks in the process and then he wants to charge you for the wrench. Seriously? And, on top of it, he didn't have a good supply of fishing jigs and feathers, we saw what he had in the storage area on the boat, I can tell you I have more jigs in my tackle box at home than this guy had, so disappointed when I saw this. He really has a bare bones operation, a piece of crap boat, and his customer service / communication skill is that of a Santa Barbara deckhand -turned boat captain. Jeff, you can refute this posting all you want, I'll be happy to provide additional info that I have spared here. I really believe the only positive reviews seen here are from people who were lucky enough to have hooked into some really nice dorado or tuna and therefore their trip was "awesome", "best ever". We had one Ono and one Skipjack come on board, and, Jeff was pretty hard over on keeping the Ono for himself "in lieu of a tip for him" and to "help make up for the lost gear". So sad, we were really looking forward to this island fishing experience, we'll find a different boat next time. Final point, Jeff has an interesting personality, at times very aloof and non-communicative, borderline rude for paying customers, did not answer 3 of my 4 direct questions on the fishing or fish, very perplexed by that. Very disappointed. Thanks.

Soaked from waves but stoked to go with Jeff again. Mahalo Jeff for a awesome trip.

This mahi mahi (the middle-sized one on the boat) was delicious cooked up in our room!

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The reeling is done; Jeff getting the Ahi in the boat.

Hooked On Kaua'i

4.3

(11 reviews)

14.8 mi

Zero stars. Jason (the owner/sole guide, if you can even call him a guide) was rude, condescending,…read morenegative, and downright mean the entire afternoon he was with my husband and two kids. If my kids hadn't been so determined to catch fish, they would all have bailed early shortly after meeting this joke of a guide. Do not waste your money or precious vacation time on this guy, and stay far far away.

I went out with Jason in late Oct. 2022 & we only caught three small 6" fish of various species. As…read morea avid fisherman I understand having bad days, that's why it's called fishing not catching. My problem with the trip is that I paid for a 4 hour fishing trip, & we only actually fished for about 3 hours. As I do some guiding myself, when it's a bad day of fishing, I will always spend the full allotted time & extra time with my clients to try to make it a better experience for them. This is why I don't recommend Hooked on Kauai. Thanks & Aloha Tim Bixby

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Kapaa Beach Shop

4.9

(216 reviews)

0.7 mi

Super friendly folks! In and out quickly with a fiberglass skimboard that was in pretty good shape…read more Got a couple of days of riding for about $50... definitely a vacation highlight for me.

Mike was a lifesaver and a total pleasure to deal with. It was my first time on the Garden Isle and…read moreI wasnt able to bring my bodyboard over from the mainland. All i brought with me were my swim fins and an extra bicep leash I had. I was looking for a legit bodyboard rental and the shops I had been to and/or the beach side rental shacks had boards that just werent up to par. I was down the road at Tamba buying tees and the guy there (thankfully) referred me to Kapaa Beach Shop when I asked if he knew of any places that had quality bodyboard rentals. He told me Mike at KBS rented Mike Stewart Science Bodyboards.... The look of shock on my face was probably photo worthy. I couldnt believe the type of place I had been looking for was just down the road. It was already my 2nd time in Kapaa by that point. Kapaa Beach Shop is on your right side along Kuhio Highway if you are coming from the Lihue area. It's right after Chicken in a Barrel BBQ. It has about 4 dedicated spaces out front in its gravel driveway. They rent everything from beach umbrellas, chairs, bicycles, diving and snorkeling gear... You name it. You need it for the beach, he has it. It was jamming with customers the both times I went there but Mike was gracious and helpful with all of us. I was able to rent a hybrid Mike Stewart Science bodyboard which I used at a few beaches on the island. It was great. Thick board with lots of float to it, making catching waves easier. It also came with a Gyroll bicep leash... It was like a setup I would gladly have every day back home. I'm thankful to Mike for the Aloha and just being super cool in providing a quality rental. We chatted it up a bit and you can tell he is legit and really knows his stuff. I HIGHLY recommend you go see Mike at Kapaa Beach Shop for all your beach rental needs. He is the man. Mahalos Mike! Shout out to Chaos the shop dog at KBS. Chee!

Donkey Beach along the trail

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Imua Fishing Charters

(14 reviews)

8.7 mi

What an awesome trip. Ikena and Randy are awesome. I highly recommend this crew…read more As a boat guy I am very picky about the boat I take on the ocean. The boat was very clean and probably the nicest boat here in Lihue. Caught a huge 250lb marlin and what an experience. I will absolutely go out with them again when we come back. The guys are super friendly and easy to talk with. If you want to go fishing this is the place. Thanks for an adventure none of us will ever forget.

We had a great 6-hour charter with Randy and Dylan yesterday! Both were super knowledgeable and…read morehelpful, and our group of 6 was each able to reel in fish. We caught mahi, skipjack tuna, and yellowfin tuna. 14 in total brought back to the dock! Overall, we all had an excellent day with great captains on a beautiful boat, can't ask for much else!

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Captain Dons Sport Fishing

4.9

(88 reviews)

8.7 mi

We had a great time and everyone caught a fish. Don knows his stuff and made the trip a lot of…read morefun. We will definitely bool with him again.

The trip with Captain Don was great. Did a 11am trip. He is very informational and patient with…read morenovice angler. We caught yellow fin and mahi mahi, plenty to eat for a meal. Would go back to fish with Captain Don again!

170 pounder

Beautiful start!

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Spearfish Kauai

4.5

(16 reviews)

1.7 mi

My husband, Thomas, went out with Kalani and Jen for his first ever spear fishing experience and…read morehad the best time. Kalani and Jen were both very kind, both had very good communication, and were happy to share their knowledge. He felt safe the whole time and the pole spear was his favorite. And he brought back 4 fish to cook up for dinner! This was something he's wanted to do for a long time and his experience surpassed all expectations.

Spearfishing was at the top of our honeymoon bucket list, and I'm so glad we found Kalani and Jen!…read moreI spent the morning in the water with Jen, and even though I didn't land a fish (my aim could use some work ), it was one of the most incredible experiences of our trip. I learned so much, saw countless fish (plus a sea turtle and even a manta ray!), and made a memory that will last a lifetime. A few tips for future spearfishers: 1 Book with Kalani and Jen -- they're amazing! Super knowledgeable, patient, and safety-focused. 2 Check your gear ahead of time. My husband had to bow out early due to an equipment issue, and we wished we'd tested everything first. 3 Book early in your trip. Kalani's top priority is safety, and he won't hesitate to reschedule if water conditions aren't ideal -- which we really appreciated. Highly recommend this experience -- truly unforgettable!

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Lydgate Beach Park

4.4

(243 reviews)

2.3 mi

Initially coming here to kill a little time before a reserved tour, my wife and I really admired…read morethe planning and execution of the building/landscaping of this family park. Named after a pillar in the community who came to Kauai in the late 19th century, Lydgate Beach Park is 62 acres, with the Lydgate Park pathway encompassing 2.5 miles, a small part of the much larger Ke Ala Hele Makālae costal trail. There is plenty of parking, with both dedicated surface lots and street parking on the paved road. We immediately noticed surfers on electric surfboards out pretty far, even on this windy day. At the northern part of the park is where most people gather, close to modern facilities and a manned lifeguard station and a large covered event area with plenty of parking. Closer to the shore, we saw a seal just lying on the land, bathing in the sun, completely ignoring the people milling by. The very large safe man-made swimming/tide pools are great for the kekei and others, with constant refreshing of sea water over the lava rocks. There are picnic tables nearby as well with a lot of green space. My favorite feature are the man-made protected swimming pools, What I loved about it was how spread out everything was, with so many amenities. It just never felt crowded, even if a lot more people came. As we were leaving, my wife mentioned that Lydgate Beach is one of those rare parks where an ocean-loving family would intentionally live close by, just to be near this park.

This snorkeling spot has tons of parking. We found that the fish were mostly towards the back by…read morethe rocks, if that's what you're there for. We found a spot, setup towels on the sand and headed to the water. The bottom was mostly sand so very "feet friendly."

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Protected pool to left

Wailua Municipal Golf Course

3.8

(67 reviews)

3.5 mi

We had an amazing round on Monday. Sun was out, with some cloud cover and light breeze…read more Course is maintained VERY well. Greens are tricky!- be ready for none of them to break the way you think. 17th hole has the best view. Carts are in good shape. Highly recommend! Have cash in case their computer system is down! That was a little bit of a shock, but there is an ATM on site.

Most beautiful municipal course I've ever played on! You can't be playing on the water in Hawaii…read morefor this price! They do reservations a week in advance, I highly recommend staying on top of it when planning your trip!

Amazing views on this 3 par...yes we both parred the hole!!!

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Sleeping Giant Trail

(103 reviews)

2.0 mi

A fantastic intermediate trail if you're looking for some good exercise and aren't scared of a…read morelittle mud. It took two hours to go up and down while stopping for lots of photos and going at a pretty leisurely pace. Mostly covered, so it felt great even on a sunny day. Highly recommend.

This was much harder than I expected. The valet at the hotel told me to try it, and I didn't…read morerealize that it was gonna be slippery with rocks and roots throughout. Once it started raining, I was slipping and sliding the whole way absolutely gorgeous, but definitely wear tennis or hiking shoes.

That's the peak behind that handsome guy

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Made it to the 1.25 mile post at 12:21p

Hoopii Falls

4.5

(82 reviews)

2.8 mi

Wow, this trail was something. I came to Kauai for a jungle…read moreadventure, and I definitely got one here! It is such a magical path First of all the trailhead is pretty hard to find and kind of hilarious. There is literally no official signage, except a sign that reminds people to stay quiet since they're in a neighborhood. There is a designated parking lot may be about a quarter mile away, so you're not supposed to park in front of peoples houses. As you're walking from the parking lot towards the trailhead, someone's house is labeled with a cute story between frog and toad that says that the trailhead is three houses down. There's the most narrow little entryway into the trailhead. We also thought it was funny after our hike that almost all the yelp reviews talk about how easy this hike is. We're a pretty fit family, and I'll just say that after a week of rain, this trail was quite treacherous, so part of our experience may be that we got unlucky with the weather. We had to try really hard not to slip at every step. There's areas down to the river in the waterfalls that are really really steep where we had to grab onto trees and branches to not cause a landslide. We were caked in mud from the knees down and on our hands for most of the hike . Definitely need shoes with good grip - our Keens worked well since we were able to rinse out some of the mud in the river. It rained on and off during our hike, but luckily there were so many trees that the rain itself was not too bothersome, but most of the trail was soaked in mud puddles . We only made it to the first waterfall because of the conditions but still had a blast ! We had a lot of fun but I wouldn't have brought my older parents for example so be wary depending on the rain !

A relatively short and easy hike. The whole thing took just over an hour for us, which includes the…read moretime we took to stop for photos and admire the views. We did read that it can get very slippery and muddy at times, but luckily we didn't run into that issue. The ground was pretty dry when we went, and I had no issues with my super old shoes that had no traction left. There are also few areas when going down to the falls where you need to navigate down some steep/rocky areas, and then back up when coming back. Shouldn't be an issue for those who are able-bodied, but just something to keep in mind if you were hoping to come with those who aren't (maybe not the best idea). The falls were a bit small when we went, but overall the hike was pretty with lots of lush greenery. We saw some people jumping into the water, but we were way too lazy for that. We also read that septic tanks from the neighborhood may leak into the water. Since the trail starts in a residential neighborhood, please be respectful and mindful when walking past homes to the trailhead, and don't be too noisy or trespass. We also parked our cars nearby at Kapahi Park. The neighborhood roads are small and I can see why residents would get annoyed with people constantly cluttering up the street to go hiking. Overall, a great option if you're looking for an easy but beautiful hike. Maybe consider hiking shoes if it has recently rained heavily since apparently it can get muddy.

10/20/22 found myself a walking stick

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Second falls

Makana Charters

4.7

(399 reviews)

23.7 mi

Locally owned & operated

20 years in business

Capt. Mike and crew were absolutely amazing!! The father/son crew were very friendly and outgoing…read more Incredible service from start to finish. We booked this trip during our Hawaii cruise and super glad we did. The boat handled the waters beautifully, with minimal water coming over the bow, and the seas were very choppy the day we went out. Saw a bunch of amazing sites, caves, beaches, and waterfalls! Highly, highly recommend this charter.

Super-highly recommended. Our crew was A'a and Liliana, both terrifically competent and let…read moreeveryone take turns sitting near the bow, where the view is best. We were also blessed with terrific weather and smooth morning water which makes a huge difference. Reportedly the water can become choppy in the afternoon.

The famous open ceiling cave on the NaPali Coast

Snorkeling on our NaPali tours

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Getting up close to waterfalls on the NaPali

Na Pali Coast Hanalei

4.8

(229 reviews)

14.6 mi

Fantastic tour and crew - highly recommend - we had such a great time learning about and sight…read moreseeing the na pali coast with David & co!

We had such a great time with the crew! They were incredibly knowledgeable about the history and…read morenavigated the waters with skill. The views were breathtaking, and the snorkeling was the perfect finishing touch. One of our favorite activities. We love that this is a Hawaiian-owned and operated business -- support local!

One of several caves the boat will go inside

Views of the Ocean Along the Trail

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Christy C.

0

2

1

14 years ago

My boyfriend and I had a great time on our trip! There were 2 other people on the boat and they were really fun too. Terry was very knowledgable but not a arrogant know-it-all...he really seemed to be having fun too and easy going and good stories. He wanted us to catch fish and tried to find the best spots but was willing to do whatever we wanted too (we were just open for whatever he knew). We got lucky with the gorgeous weather and very calm waters but only caught 4 fish--grey snapper? they were fun to catch and Terry made sure we each caught one. Then Terry gave each couple a whole fish to take home. We went to the place he recommended to cook it up in Kapaa (located in same shopping center in back corner)---they did a great job of cooking it and we had enough left over for many fish taco meals for the rest of our trip! read more

Rick H.

10

6

100

10 years ago

We had a great time this past Tuesday with Terry from hawaiian style fishing. Very professional. We caught two nice Ono and two yellow fin tuna and one aku. Was kind of Rough out on the water, but we felt really safe with Terry. Thanks again. Very highly recommended read more

Gabe P.

557

288

327

10 years ago

Had a good time fishing with these guys, it was kinda of slow day we caught only a couple ahi, but the boat was nice and the captain was cool, I would recommend them to my friends if they want to catch some fish. read more

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(37 reviews)

If you're looking for sport fishing on Kauai, look no further. We had a FANTASTIC fishing trip with…read moreCaptain Jeff Brown. It started slow and we were accepting getting skunked, but it was still a beautiful boat ride out to the fishing grounds from Nawiliwili Harbor. Then came the first hit, a huge mahi mahi (dorado) that snarled all the lines, but it was brought on board safely. and lines were quickly put back in the water. Then another mahi, then a decent sized ono (wahoo), then a 30 lb. mahi. All of it was exciting as hell, especially for six novices. Captain Jeff made sure everyone had a turn reeling in the fish and we were all smiles. Then the big one hit. Something took one of the lines and fortunately, the strongest guy had the rod because it took a while to discover that a huge tuna was hooked. From one side of the boat to the other, several times, it took four of us guys to get the tuna on board! It was a happy trip back to the harbor and Captain Jeff cleaned one of the mahi to split up. We took four huge portions back to the room for some outstanding dinners. Delicious. It was the highlight of our week on Kauai and I highly recommend Captain Jeff and Island Kaui Fishing. We'll be back for sure.

I went out yesterday with our group of 4, a 6 hr trip for $800, a trip we had planned well in…read moreadvance of our vacation with much excitement and anticipation. I have to say it was a major disappointment on many levels. Three of the four of us are experienced in offshore fishing, having done many trips in Southern California up and down the coast. We understand there is no guarantee of catching fish, but, we do expect to have a good experience based on comfort and services. The comfort and service were lacking, I seriously suggest finding a different charter in Kauai if you want an overall good experience. I think Captain Jeff was likely a great deckhand at one point who decided to buy the cheapest (e,g, very bad shape) boat he could find and start a fishing business. He provided a decent intro/over view for the trip which emphasized safety, but, his reference to the life jackets "in the storage area" was simply, "you know, there's a few buckles and straps, not a big deal", was somewhat alarming for me, and, he didn't take one out to even show us how to use it, nor did he even reference "what to do" in the event we had to go in the water for a fire, etc. Safety is not a joke when on the open water and if something goes wrong, panic may ensue, the boat Captain has to ensure we know what to do and how to do it. The safety overview and preparation was severely lacking and of great concern. Captain Jeff's boat appears to be in poor condition, he asked us to remove shoes (with rubber soles for grip!) and fish barefoot to avoid damaging his peeling deck surface as well as slipping, well for me that was an issue because I didn't want to leave with severely sunburned feet, and, I prefer having shoes on. It wasn't really an option, he made it clear that he wanted no shoes on. Also, from a hygiene perspective, is he aware of how many foot problems can be transferred, athletes foot, etc? Again, made me very uncomfortable. Who was walking on that deck the day before, and the day before that, etc, etc. Seating on his boat is terrible, there's barely enough room for 4 on the infrastructure bench, all steel bench and seat backs, no padding, how expensive would 4 seat cushions and back cushions be Jeff? The other option is to sit on the steel engine cover lid, there is very little to no shade available to get out of the sun. Jeff did offer one inside seat to us to get out of the rain, but that's it, no room for anyone else. Jeff, your boat is extremely uncomfortable, but you don't seem to care. but I noticed you had a nice cushioned captains chair to drive the boat from. Lucky you, your back probably doesn't hurt as much as mine does today. We were told when our trip was booked that there would be drinks and snacks provided on the trip (again, 6 hours on the water), well there drinks but no snacks, NOTHING to eat unless we brought it ourselves, we were all very hungry at the end of the trip, again, a complete LACK of service (how much would 4 pre-made sandwiches and some chips have cost you Jeff? Maybe $20?? The final blow for me was when 2 of Jeff's troll lines were bit off he lost the set-ups obviously and was visibly upset about it, explaining the detailed cost of each component (hook, feather jig, etc) and that each was $60 and that "now it's gone, not here anymore to use", as if it was our fault for not jumping on the reel at hook up to keep tension on the fish. He never told us to set the hook, he was doing all the "fishing" and once hooked would put us on the reel to crank away. It's like taking your car to a mechanic for an oil change, they loosen the oil pan plug to drain the oil, the wrench breaks in the process and then he wants to charge you for the wrench. Seriously? And, on top of it, he didn't have a good supply of fishing jigs and feathers, we saw what he had in the storage area on the boat, I can tell you I have more jigs in my tackle box at home than this guy had, so disappointed when I saw this. He really has a bare bones operation, a piece of crap boat, and his customer service / communication skill is that of a Santa Barbara deckhand -turned boat captain. Jeff, you can refute this posting all you want, I'll be happy to provide additional info that I have spared here. I really believe the only positive reviews seen here are from people who were lucky enough to have hooked into some really nice dorado or tuna and therefore their trip was "awesome", "best ever". We had one Ono and one Skipjack come on board, and, Jeff was pretty hard over on keeping the Ono for himself "in lieu of a tip for him" and to "help make up for the lost gear". So sad, we were really looking forward to this island fishing experience, we'll find a different boat next time. Final point, Jeff has an interesting personality, at times very aloof and non-communicative, borderline rude for paying customers, did not answer 3 of my 4 direct questions on the fishing or fish, very perplexed by that. Very disappointed. Thanks.

Happy Hunter Sport Fishing

(3 reviews)

Excellent last minute trip with Captain Howard and deckhand Chance. Father in Law caught a 135#…read moreTuna. Had some steaks to take back to resort to throw on the grill and some sashimi blocks to munch on poolside with some ice cold beer. Great trip! Highly recommend to anyone staying at the Kalapaki Marriott Resort. Only 3 minutsawes away!

Highly recommended the team at Harry's Happy Hunting sport fishing. The boys got us some great…read morefish. Highly professional and safe. We did a 4 hour fishing tour and all caught some beautiful yellowfin. We booked through Deep Sea Sport Fishing.

Anini Fishing Charters

4.5

(4 reviews)

Great day out on the water. As a hint there is NOT a changing station at the house by Banana Joe…read moreafterward. The dry bag area in the boat was not securely dry as the other guests were accessing the area too. The two boatmen were fantastic thou in their narration and the maneuvering of the ship. We did snorkel first and had the area all to ourselves and that was great. It did make the ride back to Anini a little longer thou. Very happy with the crew! Mahalo !

Went out in choppy waters when we shouldn't have and didn't catch a thing. Pretty disappointing all…read moretogether.

Lucky Sportfishing Kauai

(5 reviews)

Shopped around and these guys have the most experience for the best value! Captain Howard has been…read moredoing this 40 years and his first mate/co captain, Austin, is a native. They put us right on the fish and were an entertaining wealth of knowledge about the area and the culture. Best part of an amazing trip hand down!

Captain Austin was great, boat was perfect for fishing. We had a great day out on the water. Caught…read more5 beautiful Skipjacks. I highly recommended.

Napali Seabreeze Tours