Lāhainā
Maui waters are legendary for blue marlin, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo. The 100-fathom drop-off is 1.5 miles offshore. Most restaurants offer "catch and cook" service to prepare your catch that evening.
Book through Aerial Sportfishing or Finest Kind Sportfishing. Private half-day (4 hrs) from $800; full-day from $1,500. Shared charters from $150/person.
Most productive April–September. Seas roughest December–March on the west side.