January Kicks off Hot Fishing in Kona Hawaii

Kona Fishing Report
Published on Feb 08, 2011

Hawaii Fishing Report for Kona – January 2011

Hawaii Fishing Report for Kona – January 2011

January proved to be a hot month for blue marlin fishing in Kona Hawaii once again.  According to the Charter Desk, a total of 56 Blue Marlin were caught off the big island near Kona during the month with 34 fish being tagged.  The three largest fish weighed were 917 lbs., 606 lbs. and 604 lbs.  In addition to a decent blue marlin bite, 50 Shortbilled Spearfish were caught with 14 being tagged, 22 Striped Marlin were caught with 11 being tagged and 23 Yellowfin Tuna (Ahi) were also reported.

Don’t forget, Kona hosts a number of fishing tournaments  in Hawaii each year.  Check out the complete schedule of Hawaii Fishing Tournaments out of Kona on our website or visit the Kona Tournaments web page or the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament web page for more details.

For more information on booking your Hawaii fishing charter on the Humdinger, call us today at (800) 926-2374 or (808) 936-3034 cell/boat or CLICK HERE to Email Us.

 

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