Maui Sportfishing Charter Boat: Lahaina Harbor

Sport fishing expeditions (The information below pertains to Maui. Kona sportfishing info coming soon,but we ARE running fishing charters on the Big Island.Just contact us with the reservation request form for details and prices) Breathtaking Maui scenery ... optimal sportfishing conditions ... impeccably maintained and outfitted 42' (loa) Betram sportfisher ... an experienced and courteous crew. Put it all together and you've begun to picture your Maui fishing experience aboard Lahaina Maui's #1 highliner, “Start Me Up”. Whether you're a novice or experienced sportfishing enthusiast, you'll discover that deep sea fishing off Maui Hawaii is unlike any other sportfishing experience you've ever had. Above photo courtesy of Mike House. Sportfishing for mahi mahi, ahi, ono and marlin. VITAL INFO: Boat: 42' (L.O.A.) Bertram Sportfisher Home port: Lahaina, Maui. Slip #36 Engines: Yanmar 350hp diesels Cruising Speed: 22 knots Top Speed: 26 knots Skipper: Doug Armfield   Amenities: Penn International rods and reels 20# through 130# class New 1999 release unlimited class fighting chair fishfinder, GPS, auto pilot twin control stations an air conditioned cabin refridgerators and freezers 2 color TVs/VCRs Ice, tackle   HAWAII FISHING TOURNAMENT PLACINGS: Top Woman Angler & 2nd Place Yellow Fin Tuna Division: Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT), Kona, Hawaii. 27 boats entered. All optional entries: Fourth of July World Cup Tournament, Kona, Hawaii. 49 boats entered. $11,000 purse. All optional entries: Skins Marlin Tournament, Kona, Hawaii. 440lb. Pacific Blue Marlin. $36,000 purse. 1st Place: Huggo's Wahine Tournament (Na Pua O' Ke Kai). 530lb. Pacific Blue Marlin. 76 boats entered. $9,000 purse. 3rd Place Overall: Maui Jim Tournament Series. A Maui sportfishing adventure from Lahaina may take you around the islands of Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe or Molokini: offering a fishing guest a rare experience afforded only a few of Hawaii's visitors! Other spectacular added benefits are the fabulous tropical sunrises or whale watching., maybe a spinner dolphin playing in the wake. As a 21 year resident of Maui, you can ask our opinions about the other activities, restaurants, hotels and places to see that you might otherwise miss during your stay on Maui. Nothing exemplifies the Hawaiian lifestyle like a day on the water. But make no mistake, our #1 goal is doing everything we can to help you catch the fish of a lifetime! We are experienced tournament winners, so contact us and reserve your fishing excursion today!

Fishing Rate Schedule 2004:

	SHARE BOAT (4-6 persons)	PRIVATE CHARTER (6 persons max.)
FULL DAY (8 hrs.)	$179.00 ea.	$899.00
3/4 DAY (6 hrs)	$159.00 ea.	$749.00
1/2 DAY (4hrs)	$139.00 ea.	$599.00

Harbor tax (2%) and Hawaii GE tax (4.166%) not included

*Maui does not require a fishing license.

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If you're reasonably sure of the date you want to go fishing with us, complete the form below. We'll go ahead and hold your spot for that day. Then we'll contact you to confirm.

We offer both Share Boat (You share the boat with others. Minimum 4 people needed to confirm a trip), or Private Charters (your party only. Maximum 6 persons) on 4, 6 and 8 hour charters. We can also arrange custom and overnight trips.

It is best to book ahead. Because we are a popular sportfishing company, our trips are frequently booked weeks in advance.