fishing charters?

[JG-HPP]

Visiting friends would love to go out fishing. Any ideas for a boat out of Hilo? Also, I'm looking for some fresh (whole fish) ahi. Thanks!

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[macuu222]

FYI...Almost all the fishing charters go out from Kona.

[SBH]

Aloha Julie,

The best place to buy fresh ahi in Hilo is at Suisan: http://suisan.com/

85 Lihiwai Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720

The best sportfishing charters on island are in Kona at Honokohau Harbor.
A list with links to available sportfishing charters is here:

http://www.honokohauharbor.com/

Bite Me Sportfishing is the largest operation with 5 vessels and share charters start at $99 per person. They also have a fresh fish store and grille at Honokohau Harbor.

http://bitemesportfishing.com/affordable-kona-fishing

[big_island_bound]

Lava Ocean Tours, Inc has fishing charters on the east side. They launch from Hilo and Pohoiki. I don't have any personal experience with these guys, but was looking into it as I am also looking to go into the charter business when I get there. http://www.seelava.com/big-island-boat-t...ishing-fun

It's not a huge boat, so I don't think they offer party/share...but they might. Anyone else know about them?

Depending on your sealegs, you might want to go to the Kona side as it is much calmer. I am sure you have to pick your days on the east side due to high swell and wind conditions.

[JG-HPP]

Thanks all. I will try lava ocean and send the boys by themselves. My sea legs aren't that great!

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[jrw]

Went fishing on seawife charters in kona about month ago i would go again with them they work hard at get some fish for you to take home.they are only $95 before tax and if someone wants to ride along and not fish it is$45.You can find them on the net

jrw