NAWILIWILI FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Private Charters out of Nawiliwili: Breakaway Kauai’s Deep‑Sea Pursuit of Marlin, Tuna and Mahi Mahi
A family‑run, private fishing charter departing from Nawailiwili Small Boat Harbor that uses trolling, jigging, baiting and bottom fishing to pursue large offshore species and returns the catch to anglers to take home.
Private Charters out of Nawiliwili: Breakaway Kauai’s Deep‑Sea Pursuit of Marlin, Tuna and Mahi Mahi.
Departing from Nawiliwili on Kauai, Breakaway Fishing Charters runs family‑owned private trips that push offshore to deep‑sea grounds in search of marlin, tuna and mahi mahi. The operator relies on a mix of trolling, jigging, baiting and bottom‑fishing techniques and, at the end of the outing, divides the catch so clients can take fish home for dinner.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Family‑run charters from a local harbor
Breakaway Kauai Fishing Charters is family owned and operated and departs from the Nawailiwili Small Boat Harbor, running private charters off Kauai.
A toolbox of offshore methods
The crew uses trolling, jigging, baiting and bottom fishing—switching techniques to put anglers on quality fish wherever the bite is happening.
Target species and take‑home fish
Trips target marlin, tuna and mahi mahi—and whatever else is biting—and at trip’s end the crew divides the catch so guests can take their portion home for dinner.
What the day feels like
What the charter feels like
A private charter from Nawailiwili Small Boat Harbor becomes a focused offshore day: launch from the harbor, run out to productive deep‑sea water to target marlin, tuna and mahi mahi, deploy a mix of trolling, jigging, baiting and bottom tactics, and return to shore where the crew divides the catch for guests to take home.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this charter — and who should check details with the operator first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Charters depart from the Nawailiwili Small Boat Harbor; contact the operator for exact meeting times and booking details.
Operators advise guests to call ahead for specific gear recommendations and any trip‑specific requirements when targeting particular species.
Breakaway runs deep‑sea charters to fish for marlin, tuna and mahi mahi and will pursue other species that are biting.
If you’re looking to target a specific fish, call the operator to find out when the best time is for that species and to book.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do these private charters depart from?
Charters depart out of the Nawailiwili Small Boat Harbor on the island of Kauai.
What species do you target?
Trips target marlin, tuna and mahi mahi, and the crew will fish for whatever else is biting.
What fishing methods do you use?
The crew uses trolling, jigging, baiting and bottom fishing to put anglers on quality fish.
Can I take home the fish we catch?
Yes—the crew divides the catch at the end of the charter so guests can take their portion home for dinner.
How do I book a trip to target a specific fish?
If you want to target a specific species, call Breakaway Fishing Charters to find out the best time for that fish and to book your offshore charter.