The blue marlin, one of the largest and most beautiful fish in the ocean, spends most of its life far out at sea. Native to the tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, blue marlins are among the most recognizable of all fish. They are cobalt-blue on top and silvery-white below, with a pronounced dorsal fin and a long, lethal, spear-shaped upper jaw. They are so-called blue-water fish, spending most of their lives far out at sea. They are also highly migratory, and will follow warm ocean currents for hundreds and even thousands of miles. Blue marlins prefer the higher temperature of surface waters, feeding on mackerel and tuna, but will also dive deep to eat squid. They are among the fastest fish in the ocean, and use their spears to slash through dense schools, returning to eat their stunned and wounded victims. Known for putting up a tremendous fight when hooked, these rare marine monsters are the holy grail for sport fishers. Their meat is considered a delicacy, particularly in Japan, where it is served raw as sashimi. Although not currently endangered, conservationists worry that they are being unsustainably fished, particularly in the Atlantic.
The Maria B. was designed and built in 2012 by R&B boats in Eugene, OR. The concept of our boat is to provide our cut bait("chunking" or "mooching") fisherman with plenty of desk space. The large deck is complimented with large fish/ice hold, 12 rod holders, bait cutting table, shade area, and all the tackle. The captain's helm is complimented with GPS, radar and fish finder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The simple answer is all-year! With over 31 years experience in fishing, we specialize in helping you get on the fish that are available during your trip. If you are looking for a certain type of species, make sure to use our nifty Fishing Calendar to plan your trip during peak fishing season
We love having kids aboard! From our experience, 5 years and up tends to be the magic age. Please inform us upon reservation as to how many kids and what ages, as we are required to have the proper safety equipment onboard.
You will have the boat exclusively. You can bring up to six passengers.
We take enjoyment in sharing the fresh catch with our guests. We ask our guests to take all they can eat while it is fresh and to please not freeze or give it away.
(We have lots of uses for the fresh fish to help us keep our services operating).
C. Hawk departs daily from the world famous Honokohau Harbor on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. We meet at the pier/boat ramp just North of the restrooms. See map below or follow our directions.
There is no marine recreational fishing license in Hawai‘i, so you don’t need to worry about that as long as you don’t sell your catch.
We offer two blocks of times for our trips, a morning and afternoon charter. The morning private charter last 5-hours and the afternoon private charter lasts 4 hours. We also offer upgrades or all day bookings if you are interested. We cater to your trip preference and interests. If you would like to fish all day, we can make sure you are on the fish searching for the big ones. If you want to fish a bit and then snorkel and view some wildlife, we can do that to! Just select your preference when you book your trip and we'll do our best to make your trip unforgettable!
Honokohau Harbor - Kailua-Kona, HI