fishing charters, Lahaina Maui
Hinatea Sport Fishing (pronounced “Hee-nah-TAY-ah”) has been running deepsea sport fishing charters from Maui’s Lahaina harbor since the early 80’s. This well-maintained, 41′ Hatteras features a spacious, open design allowing ample room for up to 6 anglers.
The #1 goal of this owner-operated charter company (aside from catching fish of course) is to share the Aloha Spirit and to treat their clients a great day of sport fishing. From owner, to captain, to crew, the Hinatea Sport Fishing’s team treats every guest with dignity and respect.
Their obvious passion for the art of Hawaiian fishing is infectious. The format for each day is simple: “Don’t wait for the fish to bite to start having fun!” With an attitude like that, guests are bound to feel they received good value, regardless of the whether they catch the big fish of the day!
With her elegant lines and clean wake, the Hinatea has sometimes been described as a “fish magnet.” Mahi mahi, ono, ahi, billfish like marlin and spearfish are the most common pelagic species caught off Maui Hawaii. If you’re fishing nearer to shore you might also catch uku, ulua, amberjack, barracuda, shark and more. Guests will be invited to take home a portion of the day’s catch (up to about 25 pounds), which the crew will gladly filet for you at day’s end.
The crew are always experimenting with new lineups and patterns to ensure success. Anything to put a bend in the rod! Hinatea Sport Fishing fishes with artificial lures, live bait, dead bait; whatever the captain feels will work best in any given situation.
Hinatea Features
- Tuna tower
- Outriggers and downrigger
- Live baitwell
- Tournament quality gear (20lb spinning tackle through all classes of line)
- Penn Internationals, Shimano Reels, Fen-nor 80 wides
- Galley with fridge
- Comfortable head (marine toilet)
- Spacious, open cockpit
- Fighting chair
- GPS, fish finder and stereo
- Wide, flat aft for a consistently smooth ride
| Trip Length | Privates | Shares (4-6 anglers) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hr | $850.00 | n/a |
| 6 hr | $1,000.00 | $190.00 pp* |
| 8 hr | $1,100.00 | $210.00 pp* |
| 10 hr | $1,300.00 | n/a |
Rates do not include 4.167% state GET, 3% harbor fee, or gratuity.
* 50% discount for riders (non-fishermen). Only one discount offered per shared charter.
Charter specifics:
- Capacity: up to 6 passengers plus capt & crew
- Minimum age: 12 years suggested
- Check-in location: Lahaina harbor slip #27
- Standard departure: 0530 hrs. (10hr trip leaves about an hour earlier)
- Cancellation: 72 hours
