Spend four hours fishing the deep Kona slope aboard a 33' sportfisher at sunset. Expect trolling, drifting, and bottom fishing for blue marlin, mahi mahi, tuna and more with a private crew for up to six.
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The sun slips low over Kona and the sea turns molten gold as your 33' sportfishing boat slips from Honokohau Harbor. Lines click, the outriggers spread like wings, and the ocean seems to test you — currents nudging the hull, fish scents carried in warm upwellings.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate — able to stand and move on a rocking deck, lift light to moderate gear, and follow crew instructions
Wildlife
History
Kona’s offshore slope has supported both traditional Hawaiian subsistence fishing and modern big-game fisheries; the area’s records include very large marlin caught year-round.
Conservation
Captains in Kona commonly practice selective harvesting and encourage catch-and-release for large pelagics; be mindful of marine protected areas and reef-safe sunscreens.
Reserve your spot on the 4 Hour Private Sunset Fishing Charter today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early to find parking
Follow directions to the third entrance of Honokohau Harbor and allow extra time for slip-side check-in and restroom use.
Bring motion-sickness remedies
Even at sunset the ocean can be bumpy; take anti-nausea medication at least 30 minutes before departure if you get seasick.
Sun protection and layers
Late-afternoon sun is intense on open water; wear a long-sleeve sun shirt, hat, and polarized sunglasses, and bring a light wind layer for post-sunset chill.
Protect the catch and the reef
If you intend to keep fish, bring a cooler; otherwise be prepared to practice careful catch-and-release per captain guidance to reduce stress on large pelagics.
Polarized sunglasses
Cut glare to spot fish and protect eyes during long sun exposure.
Seasickness medication
Prevents nausea on choppy afternoons when you’re most vulnerable.
Non-marking deck shoes
Provide traction on wet decks and protect feet while moving around the boat.
Light wind shell
Keeps you warm once the sun drops and the breeze picks up near sunset.