Sweet Sadie: Top-Rated Private Fishing Charters in Kona, Hawaii
Custom Offshore Excursions Tailored to Your Group
Every charter aboard Sweet Sadie is a completely private, customizable experience tailored to your group on the beautiful Kona Coast. Whether you are targeting legendary Pacific Blue Marlin or looking for a family-friendly bottom fishing trip, our expert local crew handles everything from top-tier tackle to cleaning your catch so you can focus on fishing.
We have different options and every trip is customized for every guest.
Give us a call at 251-599-9274 and we’ll guide you to the right trip for your group.
Why Book a Private Charter with Sweet Sadie Kona?
100% Private Excursions: Your boat, your group, and a customized itinerary built around what you want to catch.
Elite Local Crew: Guided full-time by veteran captains specializing in Kona's deep-sea pelagic spreads and calm-water fishing grounds.
Convenient Harbor Departure: Located right in Kailua-Kona at Honokohau Harbor, getting you from the dock to deep blue water and lines-in in minutes.
½ Day Charters — $1200
Off the dock early between 5:00AM - 6:00 AM. Lines in the water before the sun is high.
Spend a couple action-packed hours hunting Hawaii’s ultimate game fish. We’ll head offshore to troll for legendary Blue Marlin while working a full pelagic spread for Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), Ono (Wahoo), and Mahimahi.
This is a fully private charter guided by a veteran crew who knows exactly where the fish are running. You’ll be back by early afternoon with incredible stories—and plenty of time left to enjoy the rest of your day.
¾ Day Charters — $1450
Off the dock early between 5:00AM - 6:00 AM. Lines in the water before the sun is high.
The 3/4-day charter is the ultimate angler’s choice, giving our seasoned crew the time they need to track down Blue Marlin and work the full pelagic spread for Ahi, Ono, and Mahimahi. Enjoy a premium, private boat experience and head back to the docks by mid-afternoon with a cooler full of stories.
Full-Day Experience — $1650
More time on the water means more blue water covered—and more shots at the fish of a lifetime.
This is the ultimate layout for serious anglers and anyone who came to Kona for the definitive big-game experience. You get the exact same premium setup as our 3/4-day trip—a fully private boat, expert local crew, and a relentless full lure spread—but with the crucial extra hours needed to hunt the deep trenches and do it right.
If you're here to chase a giant, give yourself the time to make it happen.
Sweet Sadie Reviews: Top-Rated Kona Fishing Charters
“Having fished with Mat Bowman for over 10 years now, I can tell you I’ve never met a more conscientious, ambitious, or skilled fisherman. I had the pleasure of fishing with Mat in Kona, Hawaii, as well as over 3 seasons he spent running my boat in Madeira, Portugal. I can't recommend someone more highly not only as a fisherman, but as someone that I would want to spend all day chasing gamefish with my family and friends.”
— TRACY MELTON | Melton International Tackle
“I have been fishing with Captain Mat Bowman for a lot of years now — in Hawaii, Portugal, and Mexico. He is a great captain, and we always manage to find fish and, in my opinion most importantly, have a super great time together. I will be fishing with Mat on Sweet Sadie just as soon as I can get to Kona!”
— LARRY WALKER | Owner, Lynn Creek Marina
“I am a third-generation fisherman originally from Vera Cruz, Mexico. I've known Sweet Sadie’s owner for years, and more recently Captain Mat Bowman. These guys are unbelievably passionate about fishing. Kona is by far my favorite place to fish — it has just about everything for fishing and having fun. My wife and I are already booked on Sweet Sadie for three tournaments this year.”
— JOSE PORTUGAL | Avid Marlin Hunter
A classic bluewater sportfishing experience on the Big Island of Hawaii…
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A Legendary Boat
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Waters off Kona
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Big Game Fly Fishing
2027 Tournament Season
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We offer full-day, multi-day, and full-series private tournament charters aboard Sweet Sadie for major 2027 Big Island events. Package options include:
Single-Day High-Stakes Events: Specialized spreads for single-day showdowns like the Blue Marlin World Cup (July 4, 2027).
Multi-Day Series Events: 2-to-3-day tournament charters including the Kona Kickoff (late June), Firecracker Open (early July), Kona Throwdown, Skins Marlin Derby, and the Big Island Marlin Tournament (August).
Custom Tournament Conditioning: Pre-tournament practice and scout days to dial in tackle, test custom lure spreads, and scout hot blue-water edges before lines-in.
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Tournament dates are booked on a strict first-come, first-served basis. Because major summer events (June–August) draw competitive teams worldwide, we recommend reserving your dates 6 to 12 months in advance. A deposit secures the boat for your entry days.
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Included in Charter Fee: Full private access to Sweet Sadie, veteran tournament captain and crew, heavy-tackle custom gear, custom trolling spreads, ice, and prep.
Not Included: Official tournament entry fees, optional jackpot buy-ins, and mandatory angler/team registrations. Entry fees are paid directly to tournament directors.
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Yes. Our crew handles all technical rigging, strategy, and vessel positioning. We guide novice and veteran anglers alike through tournament rules, hookups, and stand-up or chair battles.
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Call direct at 251-599-9274 or email KonaSweetSadie@gmail.com with your target dates or tournament names to review vessel availability and pricing structure.
READY TO HEAD OUT?
Don’t leave your Kona fishing trip to chance. Whether you're targeting giant Blue Marlin or booking a private family charter out of Honokohau Harbor, we make the process simple.
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Location: Honokohau Small Boat Harbor (Slip A13), Kailua-Kona, HI
Direct Phone: 251-599-9274
Email: KonaSweetSadie@gmail.com
