Maui offers incredible sport fishing opportunities, both from the shore and off the coast of the island. Fishing from shore is a great mellow activity and fun when you only have a couple of hours. All you need is a rod, and either live bait or artificial lures. With lures you can cast out and then reel it in, with bait, just throw it out and let it sit until you get a bite. This is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the coast in a relaxing way.
If you want to get into the bigger fish, including marlin, tuna, wahoo, and mahi mahi, a boat trip is the ticket. Experienced captains can get you out into the good water where there larger fish can be found. Bottom fishing is another option if you want to try your skill at catching some smaller, but tasty, fish.
When looking into Maui fishing trips, you’ll see options for a shared boat, or private charter. A shared boat is a trip with other people who you won’t know. This is a good option if there are only a couple of you, but if you have a large group, a private charter is usually the way to go. A private charter will run you anywhere from $800 - $1400, while a shared boat will run around $200-$300. Be sure to make a reservation, and go for a full day to have the best chance of getting into some fish.
If you are looking for more information, FishMaui.com is a great resource.
