Oahu is Hawaii's most populated island and home to the capitol city, Honolulu. Because Oahu offers both the natural beauty of Hawaii and a busy city environment with plenty to do, it is a popular tourist destination. Oahu Fishing trips are usually costly, but a few relatively inexpensive chartered fishing trips are available.
Oahu Sportfishing offers deep-sea fishing off the north shore of Oahu. Fishing trips are usually expensive, costing several hundred dollars for one day, but this company offers less expensive trips. Chupu's boat is a 42-foot Uniflite boat named "Foxy Lady." According to the Chupu website, the boat comes equipped with a range of fishing rod sizes and bait types, top-of-the-line reels, enough space to hold 1500 pounds of fish, modern electronics and safety equipment, including a life raft, life jackets and first aid kit. The boat has two licensed captains and a deckhand to assist with fishing, and the entire boat is regularly cleaned. The most common fish caught are marlin, ahi (tuna) and mahi mahi.
Oahu Sportfishing with Chupu Charters
Slip 300 Haleiwa Boat Harbor
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 637-3474
chupu.com
Maggie Joe Sport Fishing offers chartered fishing trips departing from the area near Waikiki. Some trips are relatively inexpensive, with options for sharing trips with other guests and half-day trips. According to Maggie Joe's website, all levels of experience are welcome and all necessary supplies are provided, including fishing licenses. This fishing charter often helps guests catch large fish, like marlin, ahi and mahi mahi. They also offer shark fishing trips, trips between other Hawaiian islands, sunset cruises and memorials. The Maggie Joe is a 53-foot boat, and has room for somewhat larger groups and even catered meals upon request. One of the largest marlin ever caught in this area was caught on the Maggie Joe, and many chartered groups end up catching large fish. Guests are welcome to take home 50 percent of fish that are 100 pounds or less, but fish larger than 100 pounds do not get cut up during the charter.
Maggie Joe Sport Fishing
1025 Ala Moana Blvd Slip K
Honolulu, HI 96813
(877) 806-3474
maggiejoe.com
The Wild Bunch is a chartered fishing boat that leaves from the south shore of Oahu near Waikiki. It is expensive to charter The Wild Bunch for a private day trip, but individuals can also sign up for shared trips at a relatively inexpensive price. The Wild Bunch is a 41-foot Hatteras boat. According to the sport fishing website of Hawaii, the boat features plenty of modern amenities, like TV, air conditioning, a stereo and a flushing toilet. The Wild Bunch is able to offer an affordable fishing trip by selling catches over 100 pounds at a local market. Guests are welcome to keep catches less than 100 pounds or release catches in order to conserve the ocean's resources. The crew can help arrange for guests to barbecue a catch. The boat comes fully stocked with fishing gear, and the crew welcomes families with children since.
The Wild Bunch
Kewalo Marine Basin
Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 927-1085
