ELEELE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Four Hours Offshore: A Deluxe, Small-Group Sportfishing Escape from Eleele
A focused, four-hour private sportfishing tour out of Port Allen that limits the party to four guests for one-on-one attention while targeting marlin, tuna, mahi and wahoo.
Four Hours Offshore: A Deluxe, Small-Group Sportfishing Escape from Eleele.
Board Makai Sport Fishing's deluxe outing in Eleele for a short but concentrated run at pelagics: a carefully managed, four-hour trip that prioritizes small groups and close attention from the crew while you troll for marlin, tuna, mahi and wahoo.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Intimate, Four-Person Deluxe Experience
The DELUXE tour deliberately limits parties to just four guests—though the vessel Pi'ikea can carry up to six—to give anglers more one-on-one attention and extra room to move on deck.
Comfort and Practicality Aboard Pi'ikea
Onboard amenities include an air-conditioned cabin with couches, a stand-up fridge, microwave and a full stand-up head, plus shaded seating on the hardtop and a roomy back deck with a fighting chair and ample space to move.
Trolling for Marlin, Tuna, Mahi and Wahoo
Most fishing—about 80–90%—is done by trolling artificial lures, with occasional use of dead bait, chunk bait or surface jigs at buoys; the main species targeted include marlin (spear chucker, stripy, blue), several tuna varieties and mahi-mahi and wahoo.
What the day feels like
What Four Hours on the Water Feels Like
After a short safety briefing the captain pushes off from Port Allen and, as you pass the outer break wall, the crew typically begins setting lines—the official start of the fishing—then adjusts course based on weather, recent captain reports and the day's sightings; depending on season and conditions you may stay a mile or two offshore or run as far as 12–15 miles while the crew trolls for pelagics.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this short, focused offshore outing.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The operator supplies rods, reels, line, lures, ice and small tackle as needed; the boat also offers an AC cabin, fridge, microwave, seating and a full stand-up head.
Guests should avoid bringing glass onboard—NO GLASS is allowed; other personal items beyond what the operator provides are at the guest's discretion.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
This is a four-hour tour; tour time begins once the boat leaves the dock.
Where do we meet for departure?
The meeting location is Port Allen.
How many people are allowed on the DELUXE tour?
The DELUXE tour is restricted to a maximum of four people, although the vessel Pi'ikea can carry up to six.
When does the fishing officially start?
Typically the crew begins setting lines as the boat exits the outer break wall and that is declared the official start of fishing.
What fishing methods are used and what species are targeted?
About 80–90% of fishing is trolling with artificial lures; occasional dead bait, chunk bait and surface jigs at buoys are used. Main species targeted include marlin (spear chucker, stripy, blue), various tunas (yellowfin/ahi, bigeye, skipjack), mahi-mahi and wahoo (ono).
Will I need to bring fishing gear?
No—rods, reels, line, lures, ice and small tackle are provided by the operator.
Is live bait used?
Live bait may be used; when live baiting occurs the bait is typically caught first thing in the morning.