# Humdinger Sportfishing

> Humdinger Sportfishing is a private, owner-operated deep sea fishing charter based in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii's Big Island, departing daily from Honokohau Harbor (Slip B-4). Father-and-son captains Jeff and Brett Fay run exclusive Kona fishing charters aboard the historic 37-foot Rybovich "Humdinger," bringing over 50 years of local big-game experience targeting blue marlin, striped marlin, ahi (yellowfin tuna), mahi mahi, ono (wahoo) and short-billed spearfish. One price books the entire boat for up to 6 anglers of any age, with all gear included and the fishing grounds just 5-10 minutes from the slip.

## Services

- 1/2-Day Exclusive Kona Fishing Charter
- 3/4-Day Exclusive Kona Fishing Charter
- Full-Day Kona Fishing Charter
- Flash Sale 1/2-Day Kona Fishing Charter
- Hawaii Kona Fishing Charter

## Areas Served

- Kailua-Kona, HI
- Kona, Big Island, HI
- Honokohau Harbor, HI
- Hawaii (Big Island)

## Topics

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## Contact

Phone: +1 808-425-9266
Office: 808-425-9225 | Boat: 808-425-9228
Address: 74 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Departs: Honokohau Harbor, Slip B-4
Hours: Open daily, 6:30am–5:30pm

## Pages

- [FAQs KONA FISHING CHARTERS](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/faq/): We do not offer shared fishing charters. The price you see if for the exclusive charter of the boat for up to six passengers.
- [1/2-Day Exclusive Kona Fishing Charters](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/1-2-day-exclusive-fishing-charters/): Join us in Kona, Hawaii for a 1/2 day exclusive fishing charter (4-Hours) on board the charter boat Humdinger. Book Fishing Charters Online
- [Flash Sale 1/2-DAY Kona Fishing Charters](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/flash-sale-1-2-day-exclusive-fishing-charters/): The Flash Sale Kona Fishing Charter is only offered on a very limited basis during the off-peak season. Book Fishing Charters Online
- [Full-Day Kona Fishing Charters](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/full-day-exclusive-fishing-charters/): Join us in Kona, Hawaii for a full day exclusive fishing charter (8-Hours) on board the charter boat Humdinger. Book Fishing Charters Online
- [3/4-Day Exclusive Fishing Charters](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/3-4-day-exclusive-fishing-charters/): Join us in Kona, Hawaii for a 3/4 day exclusive fishing charter (6-Hours) on board the charter boat Humdinger. Book Fishing Charters Online
- [Terms](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/humdinger-terms-of-use/): this is a legal agreement between you (“you”) and hooker enterprises, inc. d/b/a/ humdinger (“we” or “humdinger”)
- [Website Accessibility](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/website-accessibility/): Discover our commitment to website accessibility — inclusive design, compliance with standards & assistance for all users.
- [Fishing Season](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/fishing-season/): Kona Hawaii Fishing Season for Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Shortbilled Spearfish, Yellowfin Tuna (Ahi), Wahoo (Ono) and Dorado (Mahimahi)
- [Moon & Tides](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-hawaii-fishing-tides/): The impact of moon phases on the productivity of fisheries in Hawaii has much less to do with light than tidal movement.
- [Contact Us](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/contact-us/): Humdinger Sportfishing, Honokohau Harbor 74 Kealakehe Pkwy. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Call (808) 325-3449 Office
- [Photos](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-fishing-photos/): Kona Hawaii sport fishing photos while fishing with Captain Jeff Fay. Scroll Down to Enjoy the Recent Catches Gallery.
- [Videos](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-fishing-videos/): Kona Hawaii sport fishing videos while fishing with Captain Jeff Fay. Find & Book Fishing Charters Specials. Call (808) 325-3449 Office
- [2020 Kona Fishing Tournaments](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/2020-kona-fishing-tournaments/): Marlin Fishing Tournaments in Kona Hawaii for 2020. Each year, Kona Hawaii plays host to over a dozen sportfishing tournaments.
- [Tournaments](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/2021-kona-fishing-tournaments/): Marlin Fishing Tournaments in Kona Hawaii for 2021. Each year, Kona Hawaii plays host to over a dozen sportfishing tournaments.
- [2025 Fishing Tournaments](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/2025-kona-fishing-tournaments/): Check out the 2025 Kona fishing tournaments — event dates, rules, prize info & how to join with Humdinger Sportfishing charters.
- [2023 Fishing Tournaments](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/2023-kona-fishing-tournaments/): Explore the 2023 Kona fishing tournaments — dates, prizes, event details & how to book your charter with Humdinger Sportfishing.
- [Reviews](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/reviews/): You can read our fishing charter reviews from customer trips. Write us a Review on facebook, Yelp, tripadvisor and google.
- [Fishing Reports](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/fishingreport/): Checkout latest Kona Hawaii fishing reports by Humdinger Sportfishing. Call (808) 325-3449 Office, (808) 936-3034 Boat Phone
- [Humdinger - Hawaii Kona Fishing Charters](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/): Need a deep sea fishing charter in Kona? Get the best deal on a Kona Fishing Charters by booking online. It’s simple, safe and secure.
- [Prices](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-fishing-charter-prices/): Humdinger Sportfishing offers a variety of exclusive fishing charters in Kona for up to six anglers. Call (808) 325-3449 Office
- [About Us](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/about-us/): Learn more about Kona Sportfishing Charters: our experienced captains, passion for big-game fishing & commitment to unforgettable adventures.
- [Fishing License](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/fishing-license/): Get your required Hawaii fishing license — fees, rules, how to apply for saltwater & freshwater permits for visitors and residents.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/humdinger-sportfishing-privacy-policy/): Read the Humdinger Sportfishing privacy policy — how we collect, use & protect your personal data when booking Kona fishing charters.

## Posts

- [Humdinger Wins Hawaii Big Island Invitational Fishing Tournament](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-fishing-tournament-kona-tournaments-humdinger-hawaii-fishing/): Kona, Hawaii - July 24, 1998 - The highlight of this year's tournament actually came during the final hours of the last day.
- [Fishing Hawaii for Blue Marlin - Up Close, Personal and Near Shore](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-fishing-kona-charters-blue-marlin-humdinger/): Kailua Kona, and behind that towered 13,677-foot-high Mauna Loa Mountain, one of the largest single mountain masses in the world.
- [Humdinger Captures Five Blue Marlin On Final Day To Win The 14th Annual T.A.R.T Tournament](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/humdinger-wins-14th-annual-tart-blue-marlin-hawaii-fishing-tournament/): Capt. Jeff Fay at the helm, won the 14th Annual T.A.R.T last week with one of the most spectacular days of fishing in local history.
- [January Kicks off Hot Fishing in Kona Hawaii](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-fishing-report-january-2011-kicks-off-hot-fishing-in-kona-hawaii/): According to the Charter Desk, a total of 56 Blue Marlin were caught off the big island near Kona during the month with 34 fish being tagged.
- [First Tagged Blue Marlin 450 lbs.](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-charters-hawaii-fishing-charter-boat-humdinger/): The fish hit a custom "Straight Runner" lure made by Henry Chee Jr. himself. The marlin fought about 25 minutes, jumping several times,
- [592 Lb. Kona Blue Marlin](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/592-lb-blue-marlin-caugh-on-kona-charter-boat-humdinger/): Fishing report - tagged and released this 592 Lb. Kona Blue Marlin on her first fishing charter in Kona Hawaii.
- [Tagging Her First Blue Marlin](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-fishing-charters-for-blue-marlin-on-a-hawaii-fishing-charter/): Kimberly McCoy of Chicago, IL tagged and released this 450 lb blue marlin on her first fishing charter in Kona Hawaii.
- [Marlin Magazine Selects Kona Hawaii as a Top Destination World Wide to Catch a Grander](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-fishing/): the author details the top sportfishing destination world wide with the highest probability of catching a "Grander"
- [The Humdinger Crew Tags and Releases a Small Blue Marlin](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-hawaii-fishing-videos-blue-marlin-humdinger-jeff-fay/): Jeff Fay at the Wheel, the crew of the Humdinger tags a small blue marlin during a recent fishing charter in Kona Hawaii.
- [Tagging and Releasing Blue Marlin on the Humdinger](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-charters-hawaii-fishing-videos-humdinger/): The marlin, estimated at 300lbs., put up a good fight for about a half an hour and never gave up once Butch grabbed the leader.
- [Angler Tags and Releases Her First Blue Marlin](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-hawaii-fishing-videos-humdinger-sportfishing-jeff-fay/): An angler tags and releases her first blue marlin on a half day fishing charter in Kona Hawaii on board the Humdinger.
- [Striped Marlin Fishing is Excellent During Winter Months in Kona Hawaii](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-deep-sea-fishing-videos-kona-charters-blue-marlin-humdinger/): Striped Marlin don't get as big as their cousin the Blue Marlin, but they can put up a good fight and a great show jumping
- [Tag and Release Blue Marlin](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-fishing-charter-videos-humdinger-sportfishing-kona-hawaii/): Dr. Kevin Hogan tags and release one of three blue marlin he caught on the first day of a three day fishing charter.
- [Blue Marlin on the Wire](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-fishing-charter-videos-kona-charters-humdinger-hawaii/): In this Kona Hawaii fishing video taken on the Humdinger, the marlin fights hard and stays down until Henry "Butch" Chee Jr.
- [Even Small Marlin Put on a Good Show](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-fishing-videos-kona-blue-marlin-charters-humdinger-sportfishing/): Lou Getman of Newport Beach CA tags and releases a small blue marlin; his third fish in as many days, on a recent Hawaii fishing charter.
- [Big Blue Marlin Make Long Runs and Big Jumps](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-fishing-videos-kona-humdinger-sportfishing/): John Wilson of Placerville tags and releases a 500+ lb blue marlin during a recent Hawaii fishing charter with Captain Jeff Fay on board
- [Multiple Blue Marlin Catches in Kona Not Uncommon](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-marlin-fishing-videos-kona-charter-boat-humdinger/): Fishing Report - Kona is consistently rated one of the top destinations in the world to catch a Blue Marlin
- [Blue Marlin Putting on a Show](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-hawaii-blue-marlin-fishing-videos-humdinger-sportfishing/): Dr. Kevin Hogan of South Carolina tagged and released four blue marlin in a single day on the Humdinger with Captain Jeff Fay.
- [Bananas are a Curse on Most Boats... But not the Hundinger!](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-hawaii-fishing-videos-humdinger-sportfishing-henry-chee/): For most mariners and captains alike, bananas, or for the ultra superstitious, Banana products of any kind are just plain bad MoJo
- [Big Marlin Pulls Off At The Boat](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-hawaii-fishing-videos/): Dr. Brad Hook of Kailua Hawaii catches his first blue marlin on the Humdinger during his fishing charter in Kona.
- [A Real Humdinger](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-fishing-legend-jeff-fay/): Jeff Fay and his clients on the lower deck of the Malia. I wanted get their attention before the fish struck the artificial lure.
- [Marlin Magazine Names Kona Hawaii One of the Top 10 U.S. Billfish Spots](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/marlin-magazine-names-kona-hawaii-one-of-the-top-10-u-s-billfish-spots/): While it might seem unfair to the mainland ports listed in this article to mention Kona, it would be even more unfair to leave it out.
- [Fishing Video - Blue Marlin on the Wire](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/blue-marlin-fishing/): Marlin Fishing during the month of June has been very good with numerous fish reported in the 700-900 lb class.
- [Humdinger Wins Most Tags and Total Points in Skins Marlin Derby](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/humdinger-wins-most-tags-in-skins-marlin-derby/): The Humdinger Sportfishing team made a strong showing in day one of the tournament tagging three fish for a total of 600 points
- [Humdinger Wins 21st Annual TART Tournament](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/humdinger-wins-21st-annual-tart-tournament/): Some of Kona’s best sportfishing captains competed this past week in the 21st annual T.A.R.T. Tournament held each year in Kona Hawaii.
- [Hawaii Tours and Activities - Fishing](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-tours-activities-fishing/): Hawaii Tours - The Big Island of Hawaii offers visitors many fun and exciting tours and activities for the whole family.
- [Hawaii Fishing Videos](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-fishing-video/): This nice blue marlin estimated at 350 lbs was caught on a half day Kona fishing charter on board the Humdinger with captain Jeff Fay
- [Sportfishing Videos from the Big Island of Hawaii](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/kona-fishing-charters-hawaii/): sportfishing videos captured on a recent Kona fishing charter with some our clients the past few weeks on their fishing charters in Kona
- [Things to do on the Big Island of Hawaii](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/big-island-hawaii/): Hawaii is a tropical paradise made up of a small chain of islands that lies approximately 2,500 miles off of the West Coast
- [Kona Hawaii Produces Big Blue Marlin for First Time Big Game Anglers](https://www.humdingersportfishing.com/hawaii-fishing-videos-kona-charter-boat-humdinger/): John Wilson of Placerville California caught this nice blue marlin estimated at 500 lbs on his first Hawaii fishing charter in Kona Hawaii.

## Notes

> Humdinger Sportfishing is one of Kona's longest-running charter operations, owner-operated by Captain Jeff Fay, who began fishing Kona in 1966 and has run the Humdinger since the 1970s, now alongside his son and Co-Captain Brett Fay. The boat is a classic 37-foot Rybovich Sportfisherman (hull #33, built 1958 by Rybovich Boat Works), tournament rigged with full electronics and Penn International rods and reels. Four charter options are available: a 1/2-day (4 hours), a 3/4-day (6 hours, the most popular and best value), a full-day, and a limited off-peak Flash Sale 1/2-day. Each is a private, exclusive charter where one price books the boat for up to 6 anglers of any age. All bait, ice, rods, reels and tackle are provided, and no fishing license is required. Guests may keep their catch, though tag-and-release of billfish is encouraged for conservation. Web-only rates and discounts apply to online bookings and multi-day charters, and both novice and professional anglers are welcome. To book, call Captain Jeff Fay at +1 808-425-9266.