Aloha, and welcome to what most repeat guests consider the sweet spot of our whole lineup. A three-quarter-day fishing charter gives you six full hours on the Emma Nalani, our 41-foot Bertram six-pack sport fishing yacht — enough time to work multiple fishing grounds, take breaks, talk story with the crew, land a few fish, and still be back at the dock in time for a late lunch somewhere on the island.
You'll check in at 5:30 AM at Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor with the Haupu ridge still dark behind you, push off at 6:00 AM as the light starts to break, and be trolling offshore within minutes of clearing the channel. The shelf drops a thousand feet just a quarter mile from shore, so the productive water is right there waiting. Six hours turns out to be exactly the right amount of it.
Here's what a 6-hour fishing charter on Kauai buys you on the blue water:
Six hours is where most repeat guests settle in — long enough to hunt a trophy and short enough to leave you with a whole afternoon ahead of you. This is our intermediate pick, a true ¾-day deep sea fishing Kauai, Hawaii experience for anyone ready to spend real time on the water.
If you're new to offshore fishing you might want to start with the shorter half-day fishing charter, and if you want the full big-game day you can go straight to the full-day.
Every three-quarter-day trip runs as either a private booking or a shared charter on our six-pack boat. A "six-pack" is the Coast Guard term for a six-passenger licensed charter — the legal max in Hawaiian waters — so every trip feels personal instead of crowded. You're getting the same Emma Nalani, the same crew, and the same six real hours of offshore fishing either way. What changes is just who you're sharing the deck with and how the rate breaks down.
The full six-pack, your group only. One flat rate for the whole boat — best value per head for families and groups of three or more.
Book your seat and fish alongside fellow anglers. Same boat, same fishing grounds — and a good chance you'll make some new friends who also caught something worth talking about.
For a couple or a solo traveler, a shared three-quarter-day fishing charter is the most cost-effective way onto the Emma Nalani. Groups of four or more tend to win on both price per head and vibe with a private booking — your boat, your day, your six-pack of aloha. Compare all options on the trip types page.
Gina has owned and operated Go Fish Kauai since 2014 — the only woman-owned fishing charter on the island. She runs the whole operation herself, knows every guest by name before they step on the dock, and her crew treats you like ohana from the first handshake. It doesn't run on corporate, it runs on aloha, on being a good neighbor, and on sharing the water with people who came here to experience something real.
The deep waters are so close that we begin trolling right after we leave the harbor — no long boat ride, just fast action and more time with your lines in the water. A quarter mile from shore the ocean floor drops a thousand feet, and the fish are right there waiting.
Step aboard the Emma Nalani — our 41-foot Bertram Sport Fishing Yacht with twin turbo diesel engines, spacious indoor and outdoor seating, a 16-foot flybridge with panoramic coastline views, and a private flushing restroom.
Our seasoned crew knows exactly where to find the island's most sought-after big game fish. See full species details on the fish we catch page, including Pacific Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Ahi, Mahi Mahi, Ono (wahoo), and Aku skipjack tuna.
Book with us and you book directly with Gina — the owner, from her home on the Garden Isle. Six hours of the real island, with the water and the fish and the people and the aloha all rolled into one morning. Learn more about the operation.
Daily deep sea fishing charters depart 6:00 AM from Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor. Just bring your food and drink for the day — large coolers and ice are already on board. Fishing tackle and gear are included. We welcome seasoned anglers and those with no previous fishing experience. Our daily morning briefing covers the details you need to get ready for that first bite. This island offers access to some of the best offshore natural fishing grounds in all of Hawaii.
Free to cancel more than 5 days out. Full charge for no-shows or cancellations within 5 days. Captain's weather cancellations are always free — we don't fish in water that isn't safe, and we don't charge you for it.
Fishing vessels don't offer stable footing. If you have any underlying medical issues, physical restrictions, or limitations that affect your ability to stand, walk, or brace yourself on a moving boat, contact Gina@GoFishKauai.com before you book. No pregnancies, no recent surgeries, no keiki under 8.
Book your three-quarter-day charter online or call Gina directly at 808-652-4556 for same-day or next-day bookings. She'll answer, tell you what's biting, and get you squared away in five minutes. Mahalo for choosing Go Fish Kauai.
We'll see you at the dock. 6 AM sharp.