Private sport fishing charters out of South Maui’s Ma’alaea Harbor aboard HINATEA III!
Hinatea II was lost in the August ’23 fire which destroyed Lahaina Harbor, but the company got back in action quickly. 
Hinatea Sportfishing has resumed charters out of Maalaea Harbor. They will return to Lahaina once the harbor has been reconstructed.
Hinatea III is a 34′ Blackfin operating private and shared sport fishing charters tMonday through Friday (closed weekends). Typical check-in time is 5:15am.
Enjoy the scenery from Hinatea III’s spacious back deck, as you make your way further offshore to Maui’s more productive fishing grounds. Her cabin is equipped with an electric head (toilet), a galley with a refrigerator, a fresh-water sink, a large table, and cushioned bench seating. There is additional cushioned seating just outside the cabin, plus bench seating on the flybridge, forward of the captain.
Fish caught aboard Hinatea Sportfishing include striped and blue marlin, mahi mahi (dorado/dolphin fish), ono (wahoo), ahi (yellowfin tuna), big-eye, and aku (skipjack tuna).
In addition to trolling with artificial lures, Hinatea’s crew love to catch and rig live bait. This can bring in uku (gray snapper/jobfish), ulua (GT), trevally, rainbow runner, barracuda and more.
The fishing methods used on any given day depend upon a variety of factors, most notably season (live bait is more difficult to obtain during the summer), trip duration, weather conditions, and the previous day’s bite.
Probably the most consistent comments we receive about Hinatea Sportfishing have to do with her captain and crew. Captain Terry Kellem (a.k.a. “Killer”) has been sport fishing off Maui for decades. He and his deckhand share the Aloha Spirit at every opportunity. They love what they do, and they are genuinely pleased to have you on board!
Private Rates
6 hrs: $1,850 ($1,998.67 w/tax and fees)
8 hrs: $2,100 ($2,267.95 w/tax and fees)
Shared Rates
6 hrs: $375 pp ($404.92 w/tax and fees)
8 hrs: $425 pp ($458.78 w/tax and fees)
Charter specifics:
- Capacity: up to 6 guests
- Share boats: Minimum 4 guests
- Minimum age: 8 on privates, 12 on shares
- Check-in location: Ma’alaea Harbor, slip #8
- Check-in time: 5:15am
- Fish policy: Crew will fillet a portion of the day’s catch at no charge for you to enjoy while on Maui.
- Cancellation Policy: No cancellations within 72 hours of departure
(older photos may depict a different vessel. Hinatea II was lost in the Lahaina Fire)
Hinatea sport fishing charter reviews
Awesome time
Jason and Chris were fantastic. 2 adults and 3 teenage boys had a great day. Couple Mahi Mahi and a striped marlin. Jason and Chris clearly know and love what they do and it shows.
Thanks for the awesome day and memories
Mick Jones
Hawaiian Grand Slam!
My boys and I had a epic day on the Hinatea! 8 mahi, 2 ono, a dozen or more tuna, a 200 lb blue marlin and a 6-7' silky shark. That doesn't count how many spit the hook or were eaten by sharks. J and Chris worked their butts off all day long. I have been fishing my whole life and rarely had this much action trolling for fish. Trolling usually is long periods of waiting interrupted with action. Today was the opposite. We barely had time to eat lunch, in fact most of the lunch didn't get eaten until the way in. Thanks J and Chris for an experience my sons and I will never forget!
Excellent !
We had an excellent day on the Hinatea. I've fished on a few boats in Maui and this was the best offshore trip ever. The crew was the big difference. Capt Greg and 1st mate Chris put in the extra effort that it takes. They have great personalities and are excellent fishermen - we were 10 of 11 on live bait bites and my 13 yr old sons and 15 yr old daughter caught all 10 Mahi-Mahi - the big ones, not the schoolies. If I can get a charter with this crew, I'll take it.
Mahalo Hinatea!
I have been on fishing charters before and I can tell you with absolute certainty that this was the best one I have ever experienced! Chris and J. were a joy to fish with. These guys are true fishermen and not salesmen. Their #1 priority is to get you on the fish, no BS, no shenanigans. We didn't catch any trophies but, we did catch fish, and they filleted them out for us and gave us as much as we wanted. The yellowfin and Mahi were delicious! Thanks Chris and J! We will be booking with you again!
Above and beyond!!
Greg and Luke were amazing!! I've been fishing my whole life and have been in many charters both private and shared, never have I had a crew work as hard as they did to make sure everyone on the boat had a great time and hooked up at least once! We made the long trek out to the buoy on the backside of Lanai and trolled all the way there. It was pretty slow all the way out there, but as soon as we got to the buoy it was all business! Lures came out of the water ,and the smaller tackle w/ squid and tuna strips came out and it was
game on! Mahi Mahi were hitting hard for about an hour
straight and these two guys were working HARD! All five of
us hooked up at least once, and some got two. I will only fish w/ these guys on my future Maui trips, period.
Great trip
Had a wonderful time on the Hinatea and super impressed with Greg and Jason. They were very hospitable and very hard working to make sure we caught fish. Fished with both live and artificial bait. Ended up catching 6 Mahi Mahi and 1 Tuna. Highly recommend this boat.
Just wanted to say thank you. The crew made our experience over the top and the fishing was great. We would definitely recommend them to everyone.
Vincent Armenta
Great Trip
I booked a private trip for 3 people. One adult (female) and two children ages 14 and 15. We had a GREAT time with Captain Greg and First Mate Jason. Jason was absolutely EXCELLENT and PATIENT with the children. They caught some fish, which was nice; but would have enjoyed the trip even if no fish were caught. I highly recommend this fishing charter.
Fantastic Trip !!!
Captain Greg and first mate Jay worked hard to put us on Mahi Mahi and a successful release boatside of a 400 Lb Blue Marlin !!!! Will absolutely recommend to others and book again !!!!
Soooo many fish!!!!
Whales were everywhere around us while bait fishing in early am! Tuna, Barracudas, and more Golden trevally than we could count - EVERY rig was buzzing with a fish for five of us all pulling in several fish each to the point the cooler was chucked full of fish. We had so much fun!!
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