2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona
The 2026 Ironman World Championship Race will be held in Kailua Kona, Hawaii on Saturday, October 10th, 2026.
Hawaii has some of the largest Blue Marlin in the World and is home to many Sport Fishing World Records. A full day of Kona fishing is the best choice for those who want to maximize their chances of encountering big blue marlin and have the greatest opportunity to land a trophy fish. Come experience the unbelievable fishing off the Big Island, book your Kona Hawaii fishing charter today!
Kona Sea Sports, Inc. – Sea Baby III
Full Day Private Fishing Charter – 8 or 10 hours
Up to 6 Passengers
Experienced anglers and first-timers welcome
Sea Baby III is a custom 35’ Funai Sportfisher Boat
Sea Baby III is at Slip i21
Honokohau Harbor
Kealakehe Pkwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Tantrum Sportfishing
Full Day Private Fishing Charter – 9 hours
Up to 6 Passengers
4 Passengers Included in Standard Fee (additional $100 fee each for passenger 5 and 6)
Experienced anglers and first-timers welcome
TANTRUM is a custom-built 41′ G&S sportfishing boat
TANTRUM is at Slip D-4
Honokohau Harbor
Kealakehe Pkwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Kona Cowboy Sport Fishing
Full Day Private Fishing Charter – 8 hours
Up to 6 Passengers
Experienced anglers and first-timers welcome
42’ Merritt (Flybridge) Sport Fisher Boat
Kona Cowboy Sport Fishing is at Slip J8
Honokohau Harbor
Kealakehe Pkwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Hawaii Fishing License Requirements
If you are taking a recreational fishing charter in Hawaii, non-residents aged 15 and older are required to purchase a Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License (NRMFL). This applies even if the charter boat has a commercial license; the individual passenger license is not covered by the boat’s permit. Apply for your Fishing License Here
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The 2026 Ironman World Championship Race will be held in Kailua Kona, Hawaii on Saturday, October 10th, 2026.
Hawaii’s Big Island is an incredible, world-class, deep-sea fishing destination with plenty of high quality fishing guides and boats to keep you reeling in the fish.
The 2025 Ironman World Championship Women’s Race was held in Kailua Kona, Hawaii on Saturday, October 11th, 2025.