All Maui sport fishing charters are NOT created equal.
There are close to two dozen companies offering fishing charters on Maui. Most of these focus on sport fishing. The best Maui sport fishing charters go out every day, keep their gear in good condition and catch fish on a fairly regular basis. No boat catches every day. Fishing is fishing, after all.
What might be a good Maui sport fishing charter for some, may not be the best trip for others. Contact me, tell me about yourself. I’ll fill you in. Below is a list of the sport fishing charters I recommend most often. All have bathrooms, a few have air conditioning, but most importantly, these guys know how to catch fish on Maui!
Hinatea Sport Fishing
This well maintained, 41' Hatteras is a proven strike boat. Vessel features a spacious cabin and a dry, comfortable ride. Good value! Owner operated. Share boats and private charters out of Lahaina harbor.
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Start Me Up Sportfishing
Start Me Up Sport Fishing oversees the largest fleet of sport fishing boats on Maui. Consistently well maintained vessels. Good catch records on their longer charters. Good choice for the single share boat angler.
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Luckey Strike II
Luckey Strike II is a large, 50' Delta Sportfisher out of Lahaina harbor. She is one of the few Maui sport fishing boats licensed to carry over six passengers, making her an ideal choice for group private charters.
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Reel Luckey
Sept - June, Reel Luckey specializes in nearshore, lighter tackle sport fishing for mahimahi, ono, barracuda, ulua (giant trevally), uku (gray snapper), kahala (amberjack), sharks and more. Privates only.
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Action Sport Fishing
9-hour Maui sport fishing charter with a 2:30am departure. Experienced captain & crew, well maintained vessel, quality equipment. Very good catch record. Action Sportfishing is a best for experienced anglers, and adults with a sense of adventure.
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Die Hard
38' Bertram. Earliest departure of the fleet. Top producer! Multiple mahimahi and ahi hookups common. Captain Fuzzy and his crew fish hard. If you're serious about fishing, and don't mind leaving in the middle of the night, then Die Hard's for you.
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Rascal Charters
At 43', the Rascal is one of the more spacious sportfishing boats on Maui; perfect for a larger party of up to 6 people. On of the few South Maui charter companies offering both share and private charters.
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Piper
This beautiful 47' Cabo leaves from Maalaea harbor. The Piper is fully loaded and tournament ready. Features a tuna tower, huge cockpit, live bait well, top of the line electronics. Experienced captain & crews. Privates only.
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Excellence (Closed)
February 2019: CLOSED. Excellence is no longer available for charter.
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Jayhawk
If you're hoping for a luxurious experience on the water, please contact us for alternatives not listed here. At this time we are not recommending Jayhawk.
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