Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor  ·  Kauai, Hawaii

Kauai Sportfishing Charters
on the Emma Nalani

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Kauai's Only Woman-Owned Sport Fishing Charter  ·  Since 2014
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Nawiliwili Harbor, LihueKauai's East Side
Departs 6:00 AM DailyYear-round, 4 to 12 hours
6 Guests Max Per TripPrivate & Shared Options
5-Star RatedTripAdvisor & Google Reviews
Book Direct with Gina808-652-4556

The Only Woman-Owned Charter on the Garden Isle

Aloha! We're Go Fish Kauai — running the most unforgettable daily sportfishing charters out of Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor on our 41-foot Bertram sport fishing yacht, the Emma Nalani.

  • Kauai sportfishing charters from 4 to 12 hours, daily, year-round, departing 6:00 AM
  • Private and shared options — your group only, or share the boat with anglers from around the world
  • Six guests max per trip — the legal limit for any licensed sport fishing charter in Hawaiian waters
  • Every trip on the Emma Nalani, with the same boat, same captain, same crew, same aloha

We're locally owned. We're family-run. We treat every guest like ohana from the moment you step on the dock. Kauai's ledges are right off our coast — we're on the fish in minutes, not hours.

Gina is the owner and the operator. She's been at the helm of this operation since 2014, and she picks up the phone herself when you call. That's the difference.

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On the Fish
10 min
from Nawiliwili Harbor
Since
2014
Owner Operated

Every Trip on the Emma Nalani

Every Kauai sportfishing charter departs at 6:00 AM from Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor. Tackle, bait, gear, coolers, ice, and water are included on every trip. You bring the food, the drinks, and the good attitude.

Most Popular
4 Hours

Half-Day Fishing Charter

Our most popular trip for families and first-timers. Four hours of big-game action targeting Mahi Mahi, Ono, and Tuna in Kauai's close-in water.

6 Hours

¾-Day Fishing Charter

The sweet spot for most repeat guests. More water covered, more species targeted. Reach the deeper blue where the bigger fish are running.

Big Game
8 Hours

Full-Day Fishing Charter

Our big-game trip for serious anglers chasing trophy marlin or 100-pound Ahi. Push into true offshore territory for the full Pacific experience.

10 or 12 Hours

Custom Charter

The longest charter we run, built around what you want to fish. The ultimate offshore day for groups who want to go all the way out and stay there.

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41ft Bertram Sport Fisher

Meet the Emma Nalani

Every Kauai sportfishing charter we run happens on the Emma Nalani — a Bertram 38 Convertible III Sport Fisher. 41 feet length overall. 17 tons of boat, built in an era when Bertram was making the best sport fishing hulls in the world.

She's purpose-built for Hawaiian offshore water, and she's been doing it right for decades. You'll see her at the dock every morning before sunrise, lights on, coffee brewing, ready to run.

Length41 feet LOA
Weight17 Tons
Fly Bridge16 ft — Seats 6
EnginesTwin Turbo Diesel
TacklePenn International Gold 2-Speed
RodsBlue Water Series
  • Air-conditioned salon, fighting chair, full tackle room
  • 16-ft fly bridge with seating for all 6 guests
  • Coast Guard licensed and inspected
  • Penn International Gold 2-Speed reels on every rod
Full Boat Specs

We Know These Waters Better Than Anyone

Local. Family. Owner-Operated.

Gina answers the phone herself, captains the boat, and has been fishing Kauai's waters since 2014. No corporate charter company does that.

On the Fish in 10 Minutes

Kauai's deep-water ledges are closer to shore than any other Hawaiian island. We're fighting fish while other charters are still burning fuel.

5-Star Across Every Platform

TripAdvisor, Google, Yelp — we've maintained a 5-star rating for years. Our guests talk. Read the reviews.

Book Direct — No Fees, No Middleman

Call or book online directly with us. No OTA markups. No booking platform fees. Gina will tell you exactly what's biting before you commit.

11+ Years Running Charters
5★ Avg Rating Across Platforms
★★★★★

"Gina was phenomenal. She knew exactly where the fish were running and had us on Mahi within 15 minutes of leaving the harbor. Best charter on Kauai, full stop."

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Mike & Family
Google · Half-Day Charter
★★★★★

"We caught a 65lb Ahi on the ¾-day trip. The whole crew was incredible — patient with the kids, knowledgeable about the water, and just genuinely good people. Will be back every year."

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Sarah L.
TripAdvisor · ¾-Day Charter
★★★★★

"Booked directly with Gina — so personal. Showed up, stepped on, and were out chasing marlin in the clearest blue water I've ever seen. This is how Kauai is supposed to feel."

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Tom & Doug
TripAdvisor · ¾-Day Charter

What's Running in Kauai's Waters

These are the big-game fish that call Kauai's offshore water home. Every trip is a chance at a personal best.

Mahi Mahi
Dorado · Dolphinfish
Up to 70 lbs · Year-round
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Yellowfin Tuna
Ahi
Up to 200 lbs · Peak Summer
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Ono
Wahoo · "The Delicious One"
Up to 100 lbs · Fastest in Pacific
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Blue Marlin
Pacific Blue · Striped Marlin
Up to 1,000+ lbs · Trophy Fish
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View All Kauai Fish Species

Captain's Log

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April 2026

Welcome to the New GoFishKauai.com

A Faster Way to Book the Emma Nalani The new GoFishKauai.com is live. Nothing about the actual operation has changed;…

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Your Kauai Fishing Story
Starts at the Dock

Book directly with Gina — no middleman, no booking fees, no surprises at the dock. She'll answer, tell you what's biting, and get you on the right trip. That's how this works.

Check out the fish we catch to plan your trip, or read about the operation for the full story.

Mahalo for choosing Go Fish Kauai. We'll see you at the dock.