Matt and Justin were great! We caught three Skip Jack Tunas and one monster 125 lbs Yellowfin! My son also experienced the pig hunt which also a great experience. Matt puts you right on them. read more

We had the absolute best experience. Justin and Noah were an incredible crew. The guys took such good care of us and worked so hard to find us fish. We listened to them and were patient and boy did it pay off! We had such an incredible time mostly because of how great Justin and Noah were! If you're thinking about deep sea fishing these are the guys to do it with! We had a mix of all levels of fishermen and they were great with us all! read more

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Great crew. Nice boats. Lots of fish. The captain was generous and shared the catch. Will definitely do it again.

When your family lives for fishing, booking a trip to Kauai comes with one major follow-up question: "Where are we deep sea fishing?" Enter HuntFishKauai, Captain Matt, and his mate Noah - the dynamic duo who made our fishing dreams come true. Our party of six showed up bright-eyed (but maybe not bushy-tailed, given the early hour), and Matt and Noah welcomed us aboard with big smiles, safety tips, and stories that had us cracking up before the sun was even up. Off to the buoy we went, braving the choppy waves. Noah suggested switching my brother's Spotify playlist to Hawaiian reggae for good fishing juju. We were mid-Bluetooth connection when BAM - first catch of the day! The fish must've loved the vibe, because soon we were reeling in ahi left and right. Things got real when a sneaky shark decided it wanted in on the action, snatching a nearly 25-pound tuna right off the line. Cue the gasp-worthy moment of the day as we all gawked at the shark trailing along the boat like a scene straight out of Nat Geo. Don't worry - the shark got its prize (sans hook) and swam off, leaving us with an unforgettable story. Speaking of unforgettable, my giant ahi took everything I had, but Noah coached me like a pro. The reward? A photo-op with my beast of a catch that I'm probably never going to stop bragging about. The grand finale? A monster mahi-mahi leaping 8 feet into the air behind the boat. My brother took the reins on this one, and Matt and Noah expertly wrangled the rare catch into the boat. Mahi-mahi have been a rarity in Kauai's waters, so we felt like fishing royalty bringing that beauty in. By the end of the day, we were rolling in fresh ahi, a prized mahi, and memories that are already legendary in our family lore. Back at the port, Matt's filleting skills were as sharp as his fishing expertise. His cooking tips? Even sharper. Let's just say our dinner that night was chef's kiss perfection. If you're looking for a fishing charter that's equal parts fun, expert, and downright thrilling, HuntFishKauai is it. Thanks, Matt and Noah, for giving us a day we'll be reminiscing about for years (and maybe decades) to come! read more

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EXTRAORDINARY in every respect! Late January in Kauai is not noted for runs of any sought after species of fish. However; with Captain Matt and Co-Captain TJ, we boated 8 keepers. Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, MahiMahi, Aku. Caught fish belong to the boat, but Matt's generous nature prevailed and he filleted us dinner. The Captain and mate work extremely well together. A coveted skill set these days. Funny at times, all business when warranted. I'm a lifelong boater. I chose Hunt& Fish because they had a Hatteras & Bertram in their fleet. We fished on the Hatteras 35. It was a clean fishing battle wagon. Shimano Gold 150 reels and custom rods. New turbo diesels that made me a bit envious. Could not have been better. Although the seas were lumpy, we knew eventually we would find smoother water and we did. I will most definitely return! read more

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Don't waste your time and money!! I totally understand Mother Nature and that you can never guarantee where wild animals (including fish) may be. However with knowledge and experience you can certainly increase your odds. Hunt Fish Kaua'i was a total disappointment. Our day started with the "captain" introducing himself for 5 min and then disappearing until we had to "settle up" at the end. Not surprising since he had to drive the boat, however when the 1st mate or deckhand (Noa) also disappears for the entirety of the trip and vapes and plays on his phone the entire time that is unacceptable. While we wasted $1,100 for our trip since we not only did not catch any fish, nor did we even get so much as a nibble....some visits from the crew, maybe a story or two or providing some level of interaction, fun and customer service would have take some of the sting out. The instructions form the company indicated that "water, juice and soda" would be provided and while 5 small micro sized water bottles were in an ice chest and did constitute water provided, that was it. Had we known we would have brought our own. When we shows up no one even asked our names verified our booking or anything. We could have been anyone. We basically drove around for 4 hours trolling at 9mph with the 6 lures bouncing on top of the water. Perhaps this is how you fish in Kauai....I don't know. I expected they knew what they were doing. I would have thought that we would find a spot and drop the lures into the water and then maybe move around slowly for a while? Maybe not, but either way what they did clearly didn't work. Interestingly the "captain" mentioned 4 times in the 5 min intro that the day before they caught 2 yellowfin and 1 marlin, but the two trips since then got nothing...so not to fry our hopes up. Yet, we went to the same spot where nothing was found the last two trips. Probably best NOT to share that with guests. I would preferred not to have known that as it just added more pain to the experience. I think many people here in Kauai just don't like people from the mainland. Many have been unfriendly and seem to want our money, but would be happier with us not here. This was definitely true with Hunt Fish Kauai. Don't waste your time with this charter. Waste of time, money and effort. read more

Had a great trip with a father and son crew. They were kind and tailored the trip to what we wanted (tuna and ono). We were successful with tuna, but no ono (possibly a bite). Still some of the best tuna I've ever tasted and I loved being out in the water. read more

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Thanks for an awesome day fishing in the ocean! My son and I really enjoyed his first fishing trip on a boat! It was a blast catching all those fish and taking home fish to eat!! Memories that will last a lifetime! Looking forward to another trip in the future!!! Thanks Again! read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - It's a keeper!! - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

OUTSTANDING ! Booking with Cody was easy, informative and efficient (confirmed via email) Alapai & Matt took Great care of us out on the water !! There were plenty of cold sodas , waters & juice . A separate cooler with ice for all the stuff we brought. A very clean, Nice boat with a covered open cabin with pads on top of the coolers allowing us a place to comfortably sit out of the sun. They had plenty of Poles rigged and provided excellent instruction for those who had never been fishing . Best part .... we caught lots of Fish !! I give them my highest Recommendation ! ENJOY ! read more

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Chose these guys blind for a mixEd load charter. Experienced Capt. and good deckhand put forth great effort! Recommend read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - Yellowfin gear ready to fish - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

Took my boys out with the boys.... We were stoked with a perfect weather window. Everything went like clockwork which in our world is something that is not a "lock". Thank you guys for accommodate the youngsters! Looking forward to a return trip. Great operation Amazing crew Smiles all around Thanks again! read more

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10/7/23 Our family had a blast. A day as sea, is better than any day on land! Thanks guys, we had an amazing time even though I didn't get my Marlin . Hope to see you all again soon! read more

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Captain Duke and Deck Hand Sheldon took care of us during our recent afternoon outing. It looked like it was going to be a slow day of trolling but they swapped rig's and locations and we ended up with a successful day that yielded Amber Jacks and Skip Tuna Jacks. We brought some drinks and enjoyed the views and stories. Highly recommend if you're looking for an easy charter while visiting. read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - Skip Tuna Jack - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

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Deep Sea Fishing with HuntFishKauai with Matt and Sheldon was an amazing experience! Even without the huge fish biting, they really worked hard for us and we managed to get a few little fish for Reese, and a big smile outta the teen when he got a large AmberJack !! Oh and no one got seasick due to the magic of modern & alternative medicine lol. Next? The boys are dying to go Boar Hunting with Matt!! Highly recommend this outfit - I researched well in advance who to go through, and I'm glad I did! The private boat is a must for a family! And the fish tasted amazing the next day :)) Go early in your trip so you can enjoy the catch read more

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Hmmm ... I'm a first time hunter! And my companion is an avid hunting enthusiast. We both had a blast! From pick-up to arriving at Mike's shed, target practicing, and then traveling in his pick-up to a private area where feral pigs roam. Was fun to learn about Hawaii from Mike's experiences. We both appreciated what it all takes - which is quite a long-term commitment - to pull this off as an offering. In advance, I wanted to make sure that this was a fast kill and not cruel to the animal. While Hunt Fish Kauai does not guarantee that we are to be successful, we succeeded which meant Mike then had to skin the pig and vacuum seal it on-the-spot for our travel back to the mainland. (In our case, we called in advance to our hotel top chef who had a special freezer for us, probably it's where he places fishes caught by vacationers.) Mike assured us that he could keep it in his freezer until we were ready to pick-up it for our flight home. We were so happy about our experience, so thanks to the pig that gave us its life and also to Mike! read more

Second time fishing with Hunt Fish Kauai. Had an excellent time fishing today with Captain Mat and Sheldon. Caught 4 fish and saw some whales and dolphin. Thanks for another excellent adventure. Can't wait till my next trip. read more

It's so nice to know that I can reflect on more than a handful of deep sea fishing expeditions, in a variety of locales (Bahamas, Baja Mexico, Australia) to pen an informed, somewhat experienced review for this company. I've caught some big fish, been skunked, and observed some janky/questionable business practices on the open water, and I can confidently report that Hunt Fish Kauai is a legit rig. Why? Well, for a little while, there, I thought we might get skunked. That's when they went to work and earned it. We were lucky that juvenile yellowfin were spending the winter off the coast of the island, and that's what we were hoping to catch, but during the first two or so hours, nothing was hitting, bottom or near the surface. With Austin navigating, Duke used a method I'd never witnessed before -- probably a local trick -- wrapping bait fish in fishing line and gently lowering it to the ocean floor where, time after time, he managed to set the hook. Near the end, we also picked up a nice catch when the fish were feeding on the top of the water, a pretty amazing experience to simply watch. Every one of us landed something, many caught a couple, and our 70+ year-old patriarch came up with the memorable ahi: a 60 pound beast that tasted incredible raw and off the grill that night. read more

Hunt Fish is awesome!!! We would go back, for sure!!! We had a great day of fishing. These guys are all about customer service. read more

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Coming out during winter knowing that it wasn't peak season for fishing has turn out great for us. It was the experience that was worth it. We caught some fishes better then nothing. Taught us some salt water techniques and the types of fishing and good quality equipment's. 8 hours on the charter wasn't bad the day flew by fast. Crew was helpful and knowledgeable info. Having a toilet on charter was defiantly a must for us females. Thank you for taking us out for a ride. Mahalo! read more

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we did an 8 hour sport fish we spent the day covering the same area for the entire time with 0 activity. The captain and crew member spent very little time interacting with us. we feel that we only paid for an 8 hour boat ride and fell asleep from boredom. we do not recommend this charter not worth the money or loss of day on our vacation. read more

Absolutely amazing time. Had the time of out lives. Captain and crew were so friendly and very fun and nice to talk to. Austin and TJ were the best!! I highly recommend this company, they are top notch. We caught three 150+ pound yellow fin tuna and it was a blast. Our charter went out in late July. Highly recommended! read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - Amazing ahi! - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

Of the few times I've gone on a charted fishing trip, Hunt Fish Kauai tops them all. Great refurbished boat, lots of space, top of the line equipment, and as clean as a fishing boat gets! Alapai captained the ship while TJ crewed, and these guys had their jobs down to an art form. Efficient only begins to cover their skill level. The most exciting part of our 6 hour trip was the endless energy of these two, from 5:30am until the bitter end. They were more than willing to answer ANY questions we had about the boat, fishing, and the island. Hunt Fish Kauai puts their customers first. They're all about making their guests comfortable - ask about the bean bag! - and are extremely generous with each trip's catch. We had the fish gods on our side; on our 6 hour charter, we caught an Ulua (within 20 minutes of leaving the harbor), Mahi Mahi, and Stripped Marlin. I would take a ride with this crew every time I come back to Kauai! read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - Mahi Mahi - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

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Alapai and TJ have a tight charter going on here. Me and the wife are regular socal anglers both local and san diego pulling yt, wsb, yft and bft when their out. Wife thought why not fish while we're on the island of kauai and who can say no to that...we booked 6hr trip with huntfishkauai right away based on good reviews. 5:30 sharp the boat and the crew were cocked and locked and ready to shoot out the harbor. The boat was clean, the head was clean which my wife appreciates and plenty of room for the three of us (college nephew). TJ and the deckhand went over the safety and the goodies. 1:40 in kodi lets us know that there are good piles of birds up ahead....few minutes pass to position the boat just right TJ says...anytime now...and BAM!!! The transom troll starts peeling line with the clicker on and FISH ON!! Nephew takes the pole and due to inexperience or ripped lip, the hook comes off 2 mins into the fight. Plenty of time and birds around us we chase em down again and 35mins later BAM!!! The shotgun troll goes off and this time its a hog...all the mono is peeled off and the fight ensues with the hollowbraid visible. Wife takes the pole and winds like its nobodys business...out of gas...she passes the pole on to the newphew who never fished in his life and he's quickly out of gas fighting whatever it is thats on the hook. I get the pole and about 25mins into the fight we bring in the deep color...its a 120#+ yft. During the entire time we were switching out, Alapai TJ and the 2 additional crews kept the boat in position, held the pole, switched out the harness while making sure everyone was safe and the fish stayed on the hook...the coordination of the crew and the entire operation is a cut above. We let the trolls out again and i joking asked kodi "lets get a wahoo next" he smiled and said lets do it. It must have been less than an hour before BAM!!! Again, the sweet sound of the clicker going off and the engine idling is still ringing in my ears... Nephew took the pole this time and he made a good fight of a 5' wahoo!!. Time really flies when you're having a good time and before we knew it, it was time to head in. On this day we targeted big game and thats exactly what we wanted. For those that are unfamiliar with this type of fishing as with any other type is that it's still fishing and there are no such things as guarantees. Private charters targeting big game are not for the light of heart...especially if you're on a tight budget but if the fish are out there and willing to bite i'm confident that Alapi and kodi and the crew will put you on the fish and make sure you land them. We had a blast and i hope this review helps in planning your trip. Feel free to message me with any questions. read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - 120# ahi - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

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The guys at Hunt Fish Kauai are the best, Duke and Austin took great care of us, we caught Mahi-Mahi, Aku and Big Eye Tuna. Highly recommend Hunt Fish Kauai, we will definitely be back! read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

We had 2 boats competing against each other- the brides boat & the grooms! Oh IT WAS ON! We had instant bites on both boats- ours 2 and the other 4 at once. It was ridiculously fun and total adrenaline rush! We ended up with Skipjacks, a short-bill Spearfish and a 250lb MARLIN! We are still battling over which boat one- Of course my boat caught the Marlin- is there really any question??? Another bonus: we had the best fish of our lives for dinner!!! We now have stories and memories of a lifetime and a great bonding experience for our blended family!!! Would I recommend Hunt Fish Kauai.... Heck YEA! Absolutely! DO IT! read more

Not worth the price. Very expensive 6 hour boat ride. Didn't catch a single fish. Not even a nibble. I understand that is how fishing goes but this was ridiculous. Not a single boat was as far out as we were and the boats closer to shore were catching. The crew seemed more focused on catching the less common large fish in deep water than the smaller more plentiful fish near shore. In fact the deckhand stated "we're going out to this buoy. It has been dead lately but I'd like to check it out to see if I should come here tomorrow". You're kidding? Check out a buoy for tomorrow? We're paying you (a lot of money) to catch fish today. Give me a break. The crew was weak and didn't really interact with us much, they didn't seem too bothered by the fact that we didn't catch anything, and still charged full price. Not once did they ask us what we wanted to do. We were a private charter but they never asked us what we wanted to fish for. The deckhand was literally on his cell phone all day long. I mean all day. We tried asking him questions and he gave short 1 word answers. They did give us a piece of day old tuna to take home and eat. Nice gesture but not like catching yourself. Also the website will tell you that the water on this side of the island is much calmer and the wave heights are cut to a minimum. In my experience this couldn't be further from the truth. I've been in rough waters all over the pacific and let me tell you this was extreme. All in all a very disappointing trip, for as much as they advertise catching big fish it sure seemed like we would get at least a bite. Wouldn't recommend Hunt Fish Kauai at all. Probably the worst fishing experience I've ever had. Should have looked at all the review before I booked because it seems this kind of thing happens with them often. If you're looking for a deep sea adventure I would definitely recommend looking elsewhere. read more

The crew did everything they could to make our first fishing trip comfortable. We were in rough seas and didn't get a bite. You cannot cannot change the weather or the fish. They took us to multiple locations and we even got to see different types of whales that were around us. At the end of the trip, they gave us part of a tuna that was caught the day before. I can't thank them enough for everything they did. read more

As the wife on board, I can say that TJ is a fabulous deck host and gentleman. Pi (Alapai) was our captain, also very nice. The cool thing about both men is that they get as hopped up about "fish on" as their fishing clients. It makes the experience that much better. He was very attentive and instructive to my husband-fisherman as well. He had a blast. We caught a nice mahi mahi, which we left for them so they could sell it, and in return, they gave a couple of nice fresh steaks from a previous catch. TJ is really knowledgeable about local wildlife, the area, etc, so you can learn as much as you want if you hit him with questions. Highly recommend! read more

Aloha. 6 of us had the most fantastic time going out fishing with Pai & Kodi. They both are consummate professionals and very skilled fisherman. Not only did we catch two large 160lb each Yellow Fin Tuna, we got to learn a lot about deep sea fishing. Highly recommend. A must for anyone visiting Kauai. read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

Wow, what a great fishing day we had with Duke and Austin! They are knowledgable, hard working and put us right on some nice yellow fin and big eye. We went out knowing that this is the slow season here but these guys went to work for us and put fish on the boat, changing up tactics as the situation dictated. I'm already thinking about my next trip with them during the much more active summer season, I've been deep sea and reef all over the planet and this was one of my best trips. read more

Captain Matt was rude and we didn't catch any fish. He had an attitude the entire trip. Didn't really seem to care if we caught fish and didn't want to be there. Will pick a different company next time. Unfortunate. Have fished many times with other companies and this was a bad experience. read more

Phenomenal day today! These guys worked their tails off to make sure we had a good time and caught some fish - and we did! I can't wait to come back next year and do some bow and arrow hunts with them! read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

Called for a quote for a hunt for a group of us in town for training. , the nicest way i can say it is if you want to be better than your competitors. Show it in your actions, not by belittling them to up sell a potential client. Fast turn off on a ill thought market approach, No thanks read more

Just went today. Had a great time. Caught this big girl. Guys were super nice. Boat was in good condition, comfy and they had lots of water and sodas. Would definitely use them again. read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

We were in need of fish for a community event that I was volunteering at this past week. I reached out to these guys to see if they could donate towards the cause. Without a beat, they were happy to help. They donated a whole Ahi Tuna and a day of fishing to our event. It is nice to know that they are willing to help the community. I would recommend Hunt Fish Kauai to anyone who wants to go on a deep-sea fishing charter on Kauai. read more

I went deep sea charter fishing with hunt fish Kauai and it was awesome. Captain Alapai and TJ were so accommodating. It was a beautiful day and I caught 2 Ahi's (tunas). Both Alapai and TJ were born and raised here so they knew so much about everything around which really made me feel like I got the full experience. I would recommend this trip to everyone. Deep sea fishing with Hunt fish Kauai was a great experience. read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - My 2 Ahi's that captain Alapai helped me catch. The best experience of my life! Thank you Hunt Fish Kauai! - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

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What an AWESOME outfitter! We were just recently on a vacation in Kauai and decided I wanted to go do some fishing. I showed up to the boat at 530am and Alapai & Kodi (Hunt/Fish Kauai) were fired up to get out on the water and catch some fish. One of the best parts was that the Hatteras was completely overhauled and looked like a brand new boat. The boat was set up with top of the line rods and reels. I have fished several places around the US and Mexico and I can say that these two guys worked harder than most to find the fish. We ended up with one nice ahi on the trip, but just talking with them was the most memorable. Having grown up on the island of Kauai they knew so much history about Kauai and I heard stories I am sure you will not get from any "tour group". Thanks a lot guys. I will definitely be fishing with you next time I head to Kauai. MJ read more

Just got off a charter today with Alapai and Kodi. Had a blast even though weather conditions lately have been miserable! I originally was supposed to charter a couple days ago out of Nawiliwili harbor in Lihue. I drove ALL the way down from Princeville for an hour only to be turned away by the charter company due to heavy seas. I called several companies and no one was going out...except these guys! They gave us a great private charter and taught us a lot about the local fishing knowledge. It was pretty slow for the first few hours but caught a couple beautiful Mahi Mahi towards the end. They even made sure to go over our time limit so we caught fish. I come back to the island every year so I will definitley be giving them a call again. They have the nicest boat and beat gear I have seen on a charter in Kauai. Thanks guys! read more

Hunt Fish Kauai - Mahi Mahi my Fiancee caught! - Archery Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

We had an absolute amazing time with Duke and Sheldon at Hunt Fish Kauai! They were both very attentive and knowledgeable about fishing and the island of Kauai. We have been on many fishing excursions and these two by far made an 8 hour fishing excursion a GREAT day! We had great fishing, great sightseeing, and a good time all around thanks to Duke and Sheldon. We can't wait to come back! Btw we are eating your fish tonight! read more

I have been on several charters over the last few years and this was just outstanding. Only one bite but we landed a big tuna!