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Malama Charters Hilo

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1 Bayfront Hwy Space #39 Hilo, HI

Come explore some of the finest fishing Hawaii has to offer with Malama Fishing Charters! Docked in the heart of Hilo, HI, Captains Jerry and Kimo are never far from the offshore action. Targeting Pelagic species like Black, Blue and Striped Marlin, Yellowfin (Ahi) and Bluefin Tuna, MahiMahi (Dorado...
Come explore some of the finest fishing Hawaii has to offer with Malama Fishing Charters! Docked in the heart of Hilo, HI, Captains Jerry and Kimo are never far from the offshore action. Targeting Pelagic species like Black, Blue and Striped Marlin, Yellowfin (Ahi) and Bluefin Tuna, MahiMahi (Dorado), Ono (Wahoo) and other species like occasional Shortbill Spearfish. Hilo, Hawaii is home to some of Hawaii’s most fertile fishing grounds. Also, Hilo has far less fishing pressure than Kona, making it more productive. Our skilled crew, led by USCG certified Captains Jerry and Kimo are here to help you make the most of your Hilo fishing experience. The best part about fishing with Captain Jerry and Kimo is that you don’t need any prior fishing experience to have a successful trip! They’ll make sure everyone on board is comfortable and confident with the techniques needed to land every fish that strikes your bait. Malama Fishing Charters offers a 1/2 day 4-5hr trip, ¾ day 6-7 hour trip, and Full day 8-9 hr trip. You’ll mainly be trolling for some of Hawaii’s most coveted pelagic predators such as Ono (Wahoo), Mahi Mahi (Dolphin, Dorado), Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Black Marlin, and the prized Ahi (Tuna). If you’d rather spend your trip deep dropping for other prized species like Snappers and Groupers just let your Captain know and they’ll be happy to oblige. While bottom fishing, we’ll likely hook up on Grouper, Pink Snapper, Grey Snapper, Queen Snapper. You’ll be fishing on Malama Fishing Charter’s recently rebuilt custom 32’ Radovich. She receives regular maintenance and is equipped with all of the latest fishing gear needed for a productive trip. Her outriggers will make it easier to troll multiple rods at once, and there’s also downriggers, 3 GPS plotter units, 3kw and 1kw fish finders, 72 mile Radar and a flybridge onboard. When nature calls, you can find a toilet on board as well. Your trip price for the day includes a First Mate who will handle all of the rigging, baiting, and unhooking required. He’ll also be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the techniques you’ll be using and offer insight into specifics about the local gamefish. The trip price also includes use of all rods, reels, and terminal tackle, fresh/live bait, chips, water/soft drinks. Hawaii Island has been a fishing Mecca since the 1940's. It’s still a dream destination for avid fishermen and sportsmen alike. Whether it’s your favorite past time, your life passion, or you just want to do some casual offshore fishing, Malama Fishing Charters will tailor your trip to your needs, making it a life-long memory for you. We support sustainable fishing and ocean conservation practices to play our part to ensure Hilo’s fisheries stay healthy for future generations. We’re looking forward to meeting you and showing off Hilo’s world renowned fishing opportunities!

Popular Features:

  • Fishing License Included
  • Fish Cleaning Included
  • Toilet On Board
  • Children Welcome
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • First Mate

  • Fishing Trips with Malama Charters Hilo start at: $150.00

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  • Your Captain will provide:

    • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
    • Fishing License
    • Fresh or Live Bait
    • Lures
    • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle
    • Snacks
    • Drinks

    You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

  • Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.

  • 1 Bayfront Hwy Space #39 Hilo, HI

    • Bigeye Tuna
    • Barracuda
    • Grouper
    • Jack Crevalle
    • Mahi Mahi
    • Queen Snapper
    • Red Snapper
    • Striped Marlin
    • Tuna
    • Wahoo
    • Yellowfin Tuna
    • Bluefin Tuna
    • Blue Marlin
    • Black Grouper
    • Shortbill Spearfish
    Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!

Trips:

You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)

Half Day

$896.00

Price includes up to 6 guests

7:00am - 11:00am HST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

*Please call for availability due to harbor channel being too shallow to get through on certain days. We leave Hilo Harbor and are fishing within minutes. Deckhands are prepared for whatever takes the lure, sometimes its Ono within Hilo Bay or Mahi Mahi just outside the breakwall. We head to clear blue water and troll for Billfish, Mahi Mahi, Ono, Ahi and other pelagic species. If nothing bites, we may try in-shore bottom fishing just to get some meat on the deck! 72 Hour Cancellation, 4 Hr trip. 15-20% Gratuity Encouraged.

3/4 Day Trip

$1,161.00

Price includes up to 6 guests

7:00am - 1:00pm HST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

*Please call for availability as we are currently having difficulty with getting out of the harbor due to shallow water in channel. On your 6 hr trip, deep water is within minutes just out of the harbor and lines are in the water as we head to one of many productive fishing spots, trolling blue water for billfish, Ahi tuna, Mahi Mahi, Ono and other pelagic gamefish. Depending on the read of the water, we'll run North towards the Hamakua coastline or South towards the Puna coastline and hit the state FAD buoys to try our luck at some MahiMahi and Ahi Tuna. If time and currents permits, we may stop and do some bottom fishing for snapper and grouper. Charter runs 6-7 hours. 15-20% Gratuity Encouraged

Full Day

$1,404.00

Price includes up to 6 guests

6:00am - 2:00pm HST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

*Please call for availability due to shallow water in harbor channel on certain days. Leave Hilo Harbor, 6 am and head North or South depending on conditions to the 1000 fathom fishing waters for Pelagic Marlin, Billfish, Mahi Mahi, Shortbill spearfish, Ahi and Ono. We will stop at the state FAD buoys for a chance at Aku and Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna). If currents allow, we may try to do bottom fishing for Pink and Queen Snapper and Hawaiian Hapu'pu'u Grouper. We can also We always tailor the trip to your desire, just speak with your captain. The trip is about you and your experience. 72 Hour Cancellation, 8-9 Hours. 15-20% Gratuity Encouraged.

Shared Trip

Whale Watching Trip (Jan-April)

$150.00

Offered 01/10/25 - 03/25/25

Price includes up to 1 guests

+$150.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests

8:00am - 10:00am HST (2 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

We go outside of Hilo Bay and head towards the birthing grounds near Puhi bay and North Hilo Pali towards Onomea Bay. These majestic creatures arrive late November through March to mate and give birth to their young. 3 trips per day, 8am, 11am and 1:30pm. 2 hrs for each tour. Children 8 and older are welcome. 4 PERSONS MINIMUM PER TRIP
Shared Trip

North Hilo Pali Ku Coastline Tour (Apr-Oct)

$218.00

Offered 05/01/24 - 11/01/24

Price includes up to 1 guests

+$218.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests

8:00am - 11:00am HST (3 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

*Please call for availability due to shallow water in Harbor channel on certain days. We leave Wailoa Harbor and head North along the beautiful and rugged coastline where you will see shear cliffs and waterfalls with the unique features of the East Hawaii Island coastline. The history of the area will be explained by your captain as we traverse the beautiful coastline. We go to Onomea Bay and Pepe'ekeo Point where Humpback whales can be seen in season (November through March). This tour is 4 hrs. long and will not disappoint. Children 8 and older are welcome. 4 PERSONS MINIMUM PER TRIP

Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

  • Life Jackets
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First-aid Equipment
  • Cpr-trained Crew
  • Epirb
  • Flares
  • Vhf Radio

  • Navigation

  • Gps
  • Fish Finder
  • Radar

  • Price Includes

  • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fresh Or Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate