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    Hunt Fish Kauai

    4.3 (56 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Half of our cooked Mahi Mahi.
    Christine M.

    When your family lives for fishing, booking a trip to Kauai comes with one major follow-up question: "Where are we deep sea fishing?" Enter HuntFishKauai, Captain Matt, and his mate Noah - the dynamic duo who made our fishing dreams come true. Our party of six showed up bright-eyed (but maybe not bushy-tailed, given the early hour), and Matt and Noah welcomed us aboard with big smiles, safety tips, and stories that had us cracking up before the sun was even up. Off to the buoy we went, braving the choppy waves. Noah suggested switching my brother's Spotify playlist to Hawaiian reggae for good fishing juju. We were mid-Bluetooth connection when BAM - first catch of the day! The fish must've loved the vibe, because soon we were reeling in ahi left and right. Things got real when a sneaky shark decided it wanted in on the action, snatching a nearly 25-pound tuna right off the line. Cue the gasp-worthy moment of the day as we all gawked at the shark trailing along the boat like a scene straight out of Nat Geo. Don't worry - the shark got its prize (sans hook) and swam off, leaving us with an unforgettable story. Speaking of unforgettable, my giant ahi took everything I had, but Noah coached me like a pro. The reward? A photo-op with my beast of a catch that I'm probably never going to stop bragging about. The grand finale? A monster mahi-mahi leaping 8 feet into the air behind the boat. My brother took the reins on this one, and Matt and Noah expertly wrangled the rare catch into the boat. Mahi-mahi have been a rarity in Kauai's waters, so we felt like fishing royalty bringing that beauty in. By the end of the day, we were rolling in fresh ahi, a prized mahi, and memories that are already legendary in our family lore. Back at the port, Matt's filleting skills were as sharp as his fishing expertise. His cooking tips? Even sharper. Let's just say our dinner that night was chef's kiss perfection. If you're looking for a fishing charter that's equal parts fun, expert, and downright thrilling, HuntFishKauai is it. Thanks, Matt and Noah, for giving us a day we'll be reminiscing about for years (and maybe decades) to come!

    Neal G.

    EXTRAORDINARY in every respect! Late January in Kauai is not noted for runs of any sought after species of fish. However; with Captain Matt and Co-Captain TJ, we boated 8 keepers. Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, MahiMahi, Aku. Caught fish belong to the boat, but Matt's generous nature prevailed and he filleted us dinner. The Captain and mate work extremely well together. A coveted skill set these days. Funny at times, all business when warranted. I'm a lifelong boater. I chose Hunt& Fish because they had a Hatteras & Bertram in their fleet. We fished on the Hatteras 35. It was a clean fishing battle wagon. Shimano Gold 150 reels and custom rods. New turbo diesels that made me a bit envious. Could not have been better. Although the seas were lumpy, we knew eventually we would find smoother water and we did. I will most definitely return!

    Had a great trip with a father and son crew. They were kind and tailored the trip to what we wanted (tuna and ono). We were successful with tuna, but no ono (possibly a bite). Still some of the best tuna I've ever tasted and I loved being out in the water.

    It's a keeper!!

    Thanks for an awesome day fishing in the ocean! My son and I really enjoyed his first fishing trip on a boat! It was a blast catching all those fish and taking home fish to eat!! Memories that will last a lifetime! Looking forward to another trip in the future!!! Thanks Again!

    Rick N.

    OUTSTANDING ! Booking with Cody was easy, informative and efficient (confirmed via email) Alapai & Matt took Great care of us out on the water !! There were plenty of cold sodas , waters & juice . A separate cooler with ice for all the stuff we brought. A very clean, Nice boat with a covered open cabin with pads on top of the coolers allowing us a place to comfortably sit out of the sun. They had plenty of Poles rigged and provided excellent instruction for those who had never been fishing . Best part .... we caught lots of Fish !! I give them my highest Recommendation ! ENJOY !

    Yellowfin gear ready to fish
    Mr. S.

    Chose these guys blind for a mixEd load charter. Experienced Capt. and good deckhand put forth great effort! Recommend

    Took my boys out with the boys.... We were stoked with a perfect weather window. Everything went like clockwork which in our world is something that is not a "lock". Thank you guys for accommodate the youngsters! Looking forward to a return trip. Great operation Amazing crew Smiles all around Thanks again!

    10/7/23 Our family had a blast. A day as sea, is better than any day on land! Thanks guys, we had an amazing time even though I didn't get my Marlin . Hope to see you all again soon!

    Skip Tuna  Jack
    Cory H.

    Captain Duke and Deck Hand Sheldon took care of us during our recent afternoon outing. It looked like it was going to be a slow day of trolling but they swapped rig's and locations and we ended up with a successful day that yielded Amber Jacks and Skip Tuna Jacks. We brought some drinks and enjoyed the views and stories. Highly recommend if you're looking for an easy charter while visiting.

    Deep Sea Fishing with HuntFishKauai with Matt and Sheldon was an amazing experience! Even without the huge fish biting, they really worked hard for us and we managed to get a few little fish for Reese, and a big smile outta the teen when he got a large AmberJack !! Oh and no one got seasick due to the magic of modern & alternative medicine lol. Next? The boys are dying to go Boar Hunting with Matt!! Highly recommend this outfit - I researched well in advance who to go through, and I'm glad I did! The private boat is a must for a family! And the fish tasted amazing the next day :)) Go early in your trip so you can enjoy the catch

    Leslie F.

    Hunt Fish is awesome!!! We would go back, for sure!!! We had a great day of fishing. These guys are all about customer service.

    Diana S.

    Coming out during winter knowing that it wasn't peak season for fishing has turn out great for us. It was the experience that was worth it. We caught some fishes better then nothing. Taught us some salt water techniques and the types of fishing and good quality equipment's. 8 hours on the charter wasn't bad the day flew by fast. Crew was helpful and knowledgeable info. Having a toilet on charter was defiantly a must for us females. Thank you for taking us out for a ride. Mahalo!

    Amazing ahi!

    Absolutely amazing time. Had the time of out lives. Captain and crew were so friendly and very fun and nice to talk to. Austin and TJ were the best!! I highly recommend this company, they are top notch. We caught three 150+ pound yellow fin tuna and it was a blast. Our charter went out in late July. Highly recommended!

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    I have been on several charters over the last few years and this was just outstanding. Only one bite but we landed a big tuna!

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