LIHUE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Eight Hours of Private Sportfishing from Lihue aboard a 35‑ft Cabo
An 8-hour private charter operated by Imua Fishing Charters Kauai that lets you customize between bottom‑fishing for reef predators or trolling for pelagic species like tuna and marlin.
Eight Hours of Private Sportfishing from Lihue aboard a 35‑ft Cabo.
Embark on an 8-hour private fishing charter aboard a 35‑foot Cabo sportfishing boat out of Lihue. The booking is private and fully customizable: weather permitting you can bottom fish for reef predators using live bait, chunk bait, or artificial jigging; troll for pelagics such as tuna, mahi, wahoo and marlin; or run a combination of both methods. The trip runs year‑round and is pitched for families and fishing enthusiasts seeking a private, full‑day experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private, 35‑Foot Cabo Sportfisher
This is an eight‑hour private charter aboard a 35‑foot Cabo sportfishing boat—your platform for an all‑day, customizable fishing program.
Bottom Fishing for Reef Predators
Weather permitting, the charter can bottom fish for reef predators using live bait, chunk bait, and artificial jigging—methods suited to targeting inshore reef species.
Trolling for Pelagics—Tuna to Marlin
The trip can also troll for pelagic species, including tuna, mahi, wahoo, and marlin, or run a combination of trolling and bottom‑fishing within the same 8‑hour day.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Across a single eight‑hour day aboard your private 35‑ft Cabo, the trip is structured around the fishing methods you choose: dedicated bottom‑fishing sessions for reef predators, open‑ocean trolling for pelagics, or a blended plan. The private format means the itinerary is tailored to your party and the day’s conditions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private charter suits (age and participation considerations).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Charters run year‑round with a typical start time of 6:00 a.m.; this is an 8‑hour private charter.
Non‑Hawai‘i residents are required to carry a recreational ocean fishing license. The DLNR‑DAR issues 1‑day licenses for $20, 7‑day licenses for $40, and annual licenses for $70. Nonresident youth under 15 and active‑duty military personnel and their families are exempt.
This is a private charter aboard a 35‑foot Cabo sportfishing boat; booking private allows you to customize fishing methods (bottom fishing, trolling, or a combination), subject to weather.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is a fishing license required?
Yes. Hawai‘i requires a recreational ocean fishing license for non‑Hawai‘i residents; 1‑day licenses cost $20, 7‑day $40, and annual $70. Nonresident youth under 15 and active‑duty military personnel and their families are exempt.
What are the age requirements?
Guests must be age 6 and up to participate on this charter.
When do charters depart?
Charters run year‑round with a typical departure time of 6:00 a.m.
How long is the charter and what boat is used?
This is an 8‑hour private charter aboard a 35‑foot Cabo sportfishing boat.
What species can we target?
Weather permitting you can bottom fish for reef predators or troll for pelagic species such as tuna, mahi, wahoo and marlin; a combination of both methods is also possible.
Can we customize the fishing program?
Yes. Booking a private charter allows you to customize the fishing experience and the methods used, subject to weather and sea conditions.