Kona, Hawaii Sport Fishing Charter
Kona Cowboy Frequently Asked Questions
Set out to new fishing adventures on the prolific Hawaii waters with Kona Cowboy Sportfishing at the helm! Captain Gaige Inscore runs his charters from the Big Island of Hawaii, the Blue Marlin capital of the world, where the ocean is deep and game fish are abundant.
DO WE NEED FISHING LICENSES?
- Hawaii now requires all non-residents over the age of 14 to have a fishing license.
- Please click the link to purchase your license before your trip, as the captain and crew are unable to sell them.
WHAT TIME DO WE MEET?
Depending on the length of your charter, Kona Cowboys Sport Fishing offers both morning and afternoon start times.
Typically, our morning charters leave the dock at 6:30am and 10:30am, and our afternoon charters leave at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.
We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your charter’s start time.
Of course, we’ll speak with you directly the day before your trip to coordinate meeting time, our location, and what your goals are for your fishing experience.
Typically, our morning charters leave the dock at 6:30am and 10:30am, and our afternoon charters leave at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.
We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your charter’s start time.
Of course, we’ll speak with you directly the day before your trip to coordinate meeting time, our location, and what your goals are for your fishing experience.
WHAT HAPPENS IF WE HAVE TO CANCEL?
We understand that things happen!
So, in the event that you need to cancel your fishing charter with us, we only ask that you provide us with 24 hours’ notice of cancellation, and we will provide a full refund.
So, in the event that you need to cancel your fishing charter with us, we only ask that you provide us with 24 hours’ notice of cancellation, and we will provide a full refund.
WHAT IF IT RAINS OR THERE’S BAD WEATHER?
We fish rain or shine, however, we want everyone to be safe.
In the event that your Captain chooses to call off your fishing charter due to poor weather or other conditions that might make your trip unsafe, we’ll do our best to reschedule your charter.
If, for travel or other reasons, you are unable to reschedule with us, we’ll provide a 100% refund for any amounts previously paid.
In the event that your Captain chooses to call off your fishing charter due to poor weather or other conditions that might make your trip unsafe, we’ll do our best to reschedule your charter.
If, for travel or other reasons, you are unable to reschedule with us, we’ll provide a 100% refund for any amounts previously paid.
WHERE DO WE MEET FOR OUR CHARTER?
On the day of your charter, you’ll meet us directly at the boat:
Honokohau Harbor
74-0425 Kealakehe Pkwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
We are in Slip J8.
Honokohau Harbor
74-0425 Kealakehe Pkwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
We are in Slip J8.
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT TO CATCH ON OUR CHARTER?
We target the following species on our fishing charters:
– Blue Marlin
– Striped Marlin
– Mahi Mahi
– Wahoo
– Spearfish
– Tuna (skipjack, big eye & yellowfin)
*If you have specific angling goals, be sure to let us know prior to your charter!
– Blue Marlin
– Striped Marlin
– Mahi Mahi
– Wahoo
– Spearfish
– Tuna (skipjack, big eye & yellowfin)
*If you have specific angling goals, be sure to let us know prior to your charter!
ARE WE ALLOWED TO TIP THE CAPTAIN?
Absolutely! Capt. Gaige and his crew work extremely hard to provide their guests with the best fishing experiences possible.
Customarily, gratuities for a Captain and crew are 20%+ of the cost of your charter.
Customarily, gratuities for a Captain and crew are 20%+ of the cost of your charter.
CAN WE BRING ALCOHOL ON A FISHING CHARTER?
Yes. We even supply an iced-down cooler to keep your drinks chilly!
We just ask that you drink responsibly and leave the glass containers at home.
We just ask that you drink responsibly and leave the glass containers at home.
WHAT KIND OF BOAT WILL WE BE GOING OUT IN?
You’ll be fishing with Captain Gaige Inscore and his crew from a 42′ Merritt.
She’s powered by two 350HP Cummings engines and has a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.
She’s powered by two 350HP Cummings engines and has a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN GO ON A CHARTER?
The maximum number of guests is 6 (plus the captain and crew).
WHAT IF WE WOULD LIKE TO GO LONGER?
Of course! If you’re on a charter with us and would like to extend your trip, we’ll be happy to accommodate as long as our booking calendar allows.
ARE WE ALLOWED TO KEEP WHAT WE CATCH?
Yes, you get to keep what you catch, but anything over 50 lbs. usually goes to the boat at the captain’s discretion.