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Fishing Guides · Kailua-Kona, HI

Fishing Guides in Kailua-Kona

2 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Fishing guides are the specialists - independent pros and outfitters who focus on a specific fishery and style, from bass on a local lake to fly fishing a trout river or wading the flats. Where a charter is usually about the boat and the trip, a guide sells expertise and hands-on coaching, and typically runs a smaller, more personal operation. Day rates commonly fall around $300-600 depending on the water, target species and whether the trip is walk-and-wade or from a boat, often for one or two anglers. Many guides provide rods, flies or tackle and hold the required licensing - always ask what is included. Compare a few, read the reviews, and confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.

Below are 2 fishing guides listings in Kailua-Kona, HI, ranked by Google review volume so you can start with the most established options and contact them directly. The most-reviewed is Kona Shoreline Fishing Adventure (5★, 85 Google reviews).

Typical pricing

Typical US pricing: guided fishing trips commonly run about $300-600 per day depending on the water, species and whether the trip is wade or boat-based, usually for one or two anglers. Gear is often included - confirm current pricing, what is provided and availability with the guide.

See our full guide to fishing in Kailua-Kona for neighborhoods, local pricing and how to choose.

Top fishing guides listings in Kailua-Kona

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    KFishing Listing
    Charters

    Kona Shoreline Fishing Adventure

    Kailua Kona

    Fishing charter in Kailua-Kona, HI · 5★ (85).

    ★ 5 · 85View →
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    Ms Conduct Sportfishing
    Charters

    Ms Conduct Sportfishing

    Kailua Kona

    Fishing charter in Kalaoa, HI · 4.8★ (22).

    ★ 4.8 · 22View →

FAQ

Fishing Guides in Kailua-Kona - common questions

How many fishing guides are there in Kailua-Kona? +
Lure Compass lists 2 listings for fishing guides in Kailua-Kona, HI.
Who has the best-rated fishing guides in Kailua-Kona? +
By Google review volume, Kona Shoreline Fishing Adventure is the most-reviewed fishing guides listing in Kailua-Kona (5★, 85 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
How much does a fishing guide cost? +
Guided trips commonly run about $300-600 for the day, with the price shaped by the fishery, target species, trip length and whether it is walk-and-wade or from a boat. Rates are usually for one or two anglers. Confirm current pricing, what is included and availability directly with the guide.
What is the difference between a guide and a charter? +
A charter generally centers on a captained boat and a set trip, often for larger groups, while a guide sells focused expertise in a specific fishery and style - bass, fly fishing, flats - typically for one or two anglers and sometimes on foot. The right fit depends on the water you want to fish and how hands-on you want the coaching.
How do I choose a fishing guide? +
Compare Google ratings and reviews, check that the guide specializes in the species and water you are after, and ask what gear is provided and what you bring. Reviews that name the guide and describe the coaching are a strong signal. Then confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.
How much does a fishing charter cost in Kailua-Kona? +
Most Kona charters run about $700-$1,600 depending on trip length and whether the boat is shared or private. Full-day marlin trips sit at the top of that range. Confirm the all-in price with the operator.
What can you catch on a Kona fishing charter? +
Pacific blue marlin, yellowfin tuna (ahi), mahi-mahi, ono (wahoo) and spearfish are the main targets, all taken trolling lures in deep water close to shore.
When is the best time to catch marlin in Kona? +
Kona holds billfish year-round because of its warm, deep water close to the harbor, though summer is traditionally the peak for the biggest blue marlin.

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