Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii

Haleiwa Deep Sea Fishing Charter, North Shore Oahu (Half or Full Day)

4.5 (250 reviews across 2 sources)

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From
$1200
Duration
4 to 9 hours
Tour type
Fishing Charter
Island
Oahu

Overview

The Haleiwa deep sea fishing charter from Go Adventure Hawaii and sister company Go Fishing Hawaii is a private trolling trip for up to 6 on a restored 1977 Hatteras, from 4-hour half days at $1,200 to 8–9 hour full days. It suits families wanting a private boat. The drawback is per-person cost for pairs and an unclear catch policy.

Highlights

  • Private 33–34 ft Hatteras with enclosed cabin, bathroom, flybridge, outriggers and live bait well, restored in 2021 (FishingBooker listing, October 2026).
  • Half day runs 4–5 hours up to 30 miles round trip; full day runs 8–9 hours up to 60 miles round trip over 12,000 ft depths (operator FAQ).
  • Rated 4.8 from 98 FishingBooker reviews and 5.0 from 10 Guidesly reviews as of October 2026; 5 of the 6 dated FishingBooker reviews we read describe landing mahi mahi, ono, marlin or tuna.
  • Rods, reels, lures, live bait when available, bottled water and fish cleaning are included; your own food is not.
  • Minimum age 8; anglers 15 and older need a $20 one-day Hawaii fishing license, which the Greetwell listing says is not included.

What to Expect

  1. Check in with the captain at the boat in Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor 30 minutes before departure, which FishingBooker lists as 6:00 am for morning trips and 1:00 pm for afternoons.
  2. The crew rigs rods and may catch live mackerel for bait on the way out, according to the FishingBooker listing.
  3. The boat trolls offshore for mahi mahi, ono, ahi and marlin; 2 of the 6 FishingBooker reviews we read mention two captains aboard.
  4. Reviewers from February 2026 say children were allowed to bottom fish when trolling was slow.
  5. Whales, dolphins and a shark were spotted during winter trips in 3 of the 6 reviews we read.
  6. Back at the harbor the crew cleans and fillets the catch; FishingBooker lists a 25 lb keep limit on half days and 50 lb on full days, and reviewers from February 2025 and March 2026 report taking fish home for dinner.

What's Included

  • Rods, reels, lures and fishing equipment
  • Live bait when available
  • Bottled water and drinks
  • Cooler with ice (Greetwell listing)
  • Cleaning and filleting of the catch

What's Not Included

  • Food
  • Hawaii one-day fishing license, $20 per angler aged 15+ (active military exempt)
  • Gratuity, suggested at 10–20% on FishingBooker
  • Transportation to Haleiwa

What to Bring

  • Food and snacks
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • Motion sickness medication if you are prone to seasickness
  • Rain gear for full-day trips
  • Fishing license for anyone 15 or older

Restrictions and Requirements

  • Minimum age 8; call the operator about young anglers
  • Maximum 6 guests
  • Catch and release at the captain's discretion

Cancellation Policy

Policies differ by booking channel. FishingBooker allows free cancellation or changes up to 3 days before the trip, with 100% forfeited after that. Greetwell requires at least 48 hours' notice and gives no refund inside 24 hours, with a full refund if the operator cancels for hazardous conditions. The operator's own site publishes no policy. Checked October 2026 on FishingBooker and Greetwell.

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