Fishing Hawaii Kona

When most people think of Hawaii, they think of sandy beaches, tans, and surfing. When some people think of Hawaii, they think of fishing. By the way, the latter rather than the former are my type of people. Hawaii fishing has a ton of wonderful things to offer and some of the most picturesque scenery that you'll find anywhere on earth. People think of Hawaii as paradise, and rightly so, they should also think of it as a fishing paradise. Hawaii fishing has something for everyone.

Hawaii fishing consists mainly of saltwater fishing, but there is freshwater fishing available as well. Because of the fact that Hawaii is a series of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it's understandable that deep sea and saltwater fishing in general is the main focus of the state of Hawaii. As a matter of fact Kona is widely considered the Blue Marlin capitol of the world.

Whether you're looking for that big trophy catch of a lifetime, some delicious fish to take home or just wanting to catch fish after fish after fish until your arms feel as if they won't work, Hawaii is the place for you. The saltwater fishing in the ocean surrounding the island of Hawaii is difficult to beat anywhere in the world.

If you want to fish for Blue Marlin the best time to visit is July. The best time for Black Marlin and Yellow fin Tuna is May. If Mahi-mahi, Big eye Tuna, or Grouper is what you're looking for, November is your best bet. And if Wahoo is what you're after, August is the best time to catch them. The bottom line is that whatever type of saltwater fish you may be interested in catching and no matter what time of year it is, the state of Hawaii will be happy to oblige.

Hawaii is one of the worlds top deep sea fishing destinations and it's the geography of the Big Island that makes Kona Hawaii the sport fishing capital of the Pacific. Five huge mountain masses protect the Kona coast from the winds resulting in sea conditions that are usually very calm. This is not so good for the surfers, but very nice for fishermen. Hawaii fishing is as fine as can be found anywhere, and as I said the weather and scenery aren't too bad either.

A Hawaii Fishing Vacation

I really didn’t need a cup of coffee. Yet I find myself here, at Starbucks, across the University of Seattle, with coffee in hand wondering if there’s anything fun that can come out of today.

It seems ironic that we left the “high-eighties” in Hawaii thinking we were headed to the cooler, maybe even rainy, Pacific northwest! Instead we are greeted by temperatures that made what we left seem cool! With some time to kill while the students I accompanied here attend their workshops, it would seem a great opportunity to break away and enjoy the city. Seattle is a wonderful place and the quick drive into town from the airport last night reinforced my appreciation for the impressive architecture, the exciting waterfront, the greenery, and overall charm which I’ve admired on this and each of my two prior visits.

Today, I am in a different mood. It may be that the heat is intense enough to make any sightseeing pursuit more a feat of endurance than a pleasant pastime. Or perhaps I realize that anything that seems exciting…like the run out to Tillicum Village, or exploring the shores of Puget Sound or Lake Washington would only make we wish I had my fishing gear to really enjoy being here. But then, even if I did have my gear, I know neither where to go nor what to do to in these waters that are completely foreign to me!

So, I sit here in Starbucks, where the air-conditioned comfort seems more pleasant than anything else I can think of doing today. My thoughts drift back to my part of the world, Hawaii. I can’t help but wonder how many visitors to the islands are feeling this same, “it’s nice to be here but I’d really be just as happy fishing back at home!” I also wonder how many, like me, go through the tourist “must-dos” and bypass fishing altogether because Hawaii beaches, while great for tanning and swimming, seem just a bit too “foreign” to them!

For the fishing Mecca that Hawaii is, relatively few will do some serious fishing outside of the pricey options that grace the tourist publications that are literally everywhere you turn. Certainly, we’d all love to charter a sport fishing boat, but how many of us have the budget to do something like that more than once or twice? Most will agree that a day of fishing does not a vacation make. But a week or more spent doing our favorite activity in a new and promising environment could very well be the closest thing to heaven imaginable.

So how do you begin to prepare for a Hawaii fishing vacation? Read on, it might be simpler, more enjoyable, and less expensive than you think!

Get A Home Base

Looking at a condo or vacation rental home rather than a hotel room is a great start to setting yourself up for a serious island fishing. Aside from offering kitchen facilities and more space, condos or vacation rental homes come at a relatively lower cost than equivalent hotel rooms. And while the price of a rental might initially seem out of range, the actual number of people that can be accommodated in these units and the ability to prepare your own meals will result in an overall decrease in your daily expenses.

What’s more, condos and vacation rentals will allow you the full impact of your fishing vacation for you'll find, in Hawaii, the fishing experience goes far beyond the catch. If you’ve ever enjoyed the many and varied ways that fish is prepared in the islands, you’ll know that enjoying your catch at the table is as much a part of fishing as is the fight! The opportunity to experiment with different local recipes will enhance your vacation experience and the ability to wow your friends back home with some exotic (many quite simple, too!) dishes you've learned to prepare will probably be the most treasured souvenir of your entire vacation!

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