Hawaii Fishing Charter on Maui with deep sea sportfishing by HOOKELA from Lahaina harbor. Fishing experience can be described as a mixture of relaxing beautiful scenery intermixed with periodic bouts of pure adrenaline. And why not experience it on an impeccable sportfishing machine with an owner/operator who was born and raised on Maui and has fished these waters his whole life?

As many as 7 different fishing techniques are used aboard the Hookela. Methods include the use of live and dead bait, trolling, bait-and-switch, chumming, jigging and various Hawaiian and Japanese techniques

Hookela Sportfishing
While aboard the Hookela, you will have the opportunity to catch an assortment of beautiful game fish including, Marlin, Mahimahi (dolphin fish, or dorado), Ono (Wahoo), Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), Aku (skipjack tuna), Kawakawa (wavyback bonita), Shibi (bigeye tuna), Kahala (Amberjack), and Ulua (giant Trevally).

About Your Fishing Experience:
• Full range of top-of-the-line electronics including Fish finder, GPS, auto pilot and Radar
• Refrigerator, Microwave, A/C, Stand-up Head & shower and much, much more
• Live Bait included on all trips
• As many as 7 different techniques used depending on the situation. Methods include: live and dead bait, trolling, bait-and-switch, chumming, jigging and various Hawaiian and Japanese techniques
• Early bird departures; we'll get you to productive waters early and fast.

About the Boat:
• Immaculate 35' Hatteras Sportfisher. She is clean, fast and comfortable.
• Twin 300 hp Caterpillar turbo diesels.
• Custom made rods fitted with Penn International reels in both light and heavy tackle.
• Beautiful new teak Murray Bros. fighting chair.
• Comfortable padded seating throughout the cockpit, cabin and bridge

About Captain Kim Miyaki:
• Born and raised on Maui, and is a second-generation fisherman Worked professionally as both a commercial fisherman and a sportfishing charter boat captain
• Caught everything from the exciting pelagics (i.e. Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Ono, etc.) to the deepest water snappers and jacks
• Owns and operates the business year round

Hookela - Maui Blue Water Sport Fishing Details
• Conveniently located in Lahaina Harbor slip # 35.
• No fishing license required.
• Customers bring whatever they want to eat and drink, suntan lotion, hat and sunglasses. We'll provide everything else.
• We provide all equipment, coolers, and ice.


• Specialized charters available including big-game fly-fishing, light tackle and bottom fishing trips.
• Fully promote tag-and-release on billfish at customers' request.

Shared Charter
• Full-Day/8 hours • 3/4-Day/6 hours • 1/2-Day/4 hours

Private Charter (max. 6 guests)
• Full-Day/8 hours • 3/4-Day/6 hours0 • 1/2-Day/4 hours

For Other "Private" Charters
Check this Sportfishing Hawaii excursion aboard Makoa Kai.