An Angler's Guide To
Fishing The World's Trophy Hot Spots
Fishing Kona, Hawaii
Kona Hawaii, USA
Kona is the location of the IGFA all tackle world record for Pacific Blue Marlin. That fish shown here was caught by Jay Wm de Beaubien on the 31st of May, 1982. It tipped the scales at 1376 pounds.
Mahi-Mahi fishing gets hot in the months of January and February when charter captains rig up ballyhoo to catch good numbers of trophy bull dolphin.
"Six species of billfish are found in Hawaii. Although Kona is famous for big fish like large Blue Marlin, other species of fish can also be caught. Yellowfin Tuna from 5 to 180 lbs can be caught. Also Mahi Mahi (Dorado), Ono (Wahoo), Aku (Skipjack Tuna),Kahala (Amberjack) and other species are plentiful here. " Extract in quotes taken from Hawaii Sportfishing, Fishing In Kona Hawaii
Alternative-Hawaii.com
Kona Charter Skipper's Association
Charter the Linda Sue II