ELEELE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Six Hours of Private Sportfishing Out of Eleele: A Whole-Boat Charter on the Pi'ikea
A private six‑hour sportfishing charter from Port Allen for groups of up to six, with rods, tackle and onboard amenities provided—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Six Hours of Private Sportfishing Out of Eleele: A Whole-Boat Charter on the Pi'ikea.
This is a private, full-boat sportfishing outing based in Eleele (Port Allen) aboard Makai Sport Fishing’s vessel Pi'ikea. The charter is closed to other groups and runs for six hours from the moment the boat leaves the dock; during that time the crew sets lines as they exit the outer break wall and adapts the route based on weather and recent captain reports.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pi'ikea: a small, fully equipped private platform
The Pi'ikea is set up for comfort and fishing: an AC cabin with couches, a stand-up head, a shaded helm, a back-deck fighting chair, and cooler seating. Everything needed to fish is provided aboard.
Target species and tactics
The main species targeted are marlin (spear chucker, stripy, blue), tuna (yellowfin, bigeye, skipjack, wavy back), mahi‑mahi and wahoo; 80–90% of fishing is trolling with artificial lures, with occasional use of dead bait, chunk bait or surface jigs at buoys.
Nearshore or extended offshore work depending on conditions
Depending on time of year and conditions the trip may remain 1–2 miles offshore or run as far as 12–15 miles; captains use weather, chatter from other captains and recent catch locations to choose the path.
What the day feels like
What the six‑hour private charter feels like
From the moment the Pi'ikea leaves Port Allen the crew runs a short safety briefing and begins setting lines as they exit the outer break wall; most of the day will be spent trolling with artificial lures, punctuated by occasional live‑baiting, chunking or surface jigging at buoys, with the captain shifting the route based on weather and recent fishing reports.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private six‑hour charter matches—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring sun protection, non‑glass drink containers and any personal snacks; the boat has a stand‑up fridge, microwave and seating but no glass is allowed on board. Fishing gear is provided by the operator.
The vessel offers an AC cabin with couches, a stand‑up head (restroom), a stand‑up fridge, a shaded helm, a fighting chair and cooler seating on deck; the operator supplies rods, reels, lures, line, ice and small tackle as needed.
This is a private charter limited to a maximum of six people; reserve the boat for your group to close it to other parties.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet for the charter?
The meeting and departure point is Port Allen.
How long is the trip?
The charter runs six hours, with the tour time starting once the boat leaves the dock.
How many people are allowed on the boat?
The vessel can take a maximum of six people on the private charter.
What fishing methods are used?
Approximately 80–90% of fishing is done by trolling with artificial lures; the crew may also use dead bait, chunk bait or surface jigs at buoys, and live baiting is done early in the morning when used.
Is gear provided?
Yes. Rods, reels, line, lures, ice and small tackle are provided by the operator.
How far offshore might we go?
Depending on season and conditions the trip may remain 1–2 miles offshore or go out as far as 12–15 miles; the captain chooses the route based on weather and recent catch reports.