christina wilcox
July 11, 2022

A great day out, & a very professional & experienced crew !

Google User
July 11, 2023

Chip @ Mike were awesome !! Great Day. They made it fun!!

Google User
July 11, 2023

very great day. Excellent crew. I would recommend these awesome guys again… They work their tales off. Awesome!

Google User
July 11, 2024

Fished on Whipsaw on Oct 28, 2020. Captain Will and Tom were great. I fish on a lot of charters all over the world—This boat is extremely well set up with the best tackle and safety gear available. We cruised about 15 miles offshore and found floating FAD debris (looked like a telephone pole floating vertically). Wife and I landed double Mahi Mahi on the first pass. We pulled a dozen or so small YellowFin Tuna and another Mahi. Also bridled a couple of the Tuna (love baited with them) and had huge hits—lost both of them though. We released several tuna for another day, then headed home. Very comfy cabin with cold AC, coffee, microwave, etc.

Max Christopherson
July 11, 2026

Will and his crew (Thomas & Nate) did a fantastic job showing us a great time while making sure everyone stayed safe. They were very professional but just as enthusiastic as we were when we hooked into fish. It was a great day catching a bunch of fish! Couldn’t believe I got to land a spearfish!

Shores O Hawaii
December 11, 2025

Didn’t know what to expect since it was my first time on a fishing charter. Captain James was amazing and helped to explain everything before we got under way. The crew were so helpful and explained how everything would work once we hooked up to a fish. Shortly after the tutorial we hooked up to a striped marlin on the way out. After a good battle, we already had one fish on board and it was even 7:30am!! Pretty great start to the day. Captain James also did a great job of pointing out dolphins, pilot whales and other animals during the charter for phot opportunities. He also frequently found huge “piles” of birds which apparently are the tell-tale signs of fish at the surface.

During the charter, we caught a striped marlin and a skipjack tuna. Totally fun times and I’ll definitely be booking with Captain James again. What a great time for my first experience!

Stewart Chong
December 11, 2025

Captain James came through! I had friends visiting from the mainland and booked the Whipsaw because they have one of the best catch rates for Honolulu charter boats. Captain James gave a safety orientation and then we were underway. 1st mate Nate gave an awesome fishing orientation that included info for the novice & experienced fisherman. The trend for the week we went was that most boats weren’t catching so I prepared my mainland friends for possibly a long boat ride. However Captain James brought us into one of the largest aku piles I had ever seen. Along with four other boats, we worked the pile but unfortunately they weren’t biting but what an amazing site to get to witness. Even if we didn’t hook up, I was already satisfied. Over the course of the day we had two knockdowns, one of which was marlin and 1st mate Nate aggressively reeled and free spooled to see if the marlin would give us a second chance to hook up but it just didn’t happen. Towards the end of the day we decided to run the 40 fathom ledge heading back to dock to see if we could catch an ono. Much to our surprise we ended up hooking up and landing a 20 pound yellowfin tuna. A very happy ending for a full day of fishing. The crew cleaned the fish so there was sashimi for everyone. I have been on many charter boats but in all my years, the Whipsaw is one of the nicest boats with a very hospitable crew. I booked their boat two other times and fished with Captain Will & 1st mate Tom and they as well are true professionals. On top of it all, the air conditioned cabin is a nice treat to beat the heat. I will definitely book the Whipsaw in the future.

Sam Wagenvoord
April 11, 2026

What a WONDERFUL experience. Captain Will and Tom made our morning trip exactly what we were hoping for.
Calm atmosphere while being personable, educational and enjoying some laughs. We had a few bites but ended our day catching a good sized Ono which made our day!!

I will say Will and Tom went above and beyond- we discussed fishing traditions, life stories, points of interest for our vacation as well as different ways to cook/eat our catch!

I believe they went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our charter experience as well as leaving with a fond, memorable experience.

10/10 would recommend to friends/family/ strangers they were just that great.

Will & Tom are an awesome team- if you’re lucky enough to book them, then you’re very lucky indeed.

Mahalo!

paige molloy
April 11, 2026

Excellent day, and thanks from both of us. Highly recommend

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Most fun catching a bull Mahi mahi ever! Very informative and knowledgeable about the ocean and fish!

A Google User
July 11, 2020

We had a fantastic time, the weather was picture perfect. Sean and Micheal were great and the striped marly was a blast landing.

A Google User
July 11, 2020

First time on an offshore charter and what a great day.
Much thanks to Skipper Mike and Crew, Bob.
9 Ono & 2 Wahi Wahi and everybody caught fish.
Certainly good value and we will do this again on our next trip.
2 Aussies.

Kim Livermore
July 11, 2020

By far one of the most humble and well experience charters i have ever been on. trust me i have been on many and never been so comfortable with any other crew.

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Everything went great could not ask for more. I will try to make it back next year and book with Whipsaw

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Captain Mike was great. We had a wonderful day and had good luck we caught a striped marlin

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Best day of fishing on the island..captain Mike and first mate Sean are an amazing crew! The ship was pristine, and we caught Mahi Mahi, Yellow Fin Tuna, Hawaiian Salmon (Rainbow Runner) and Ono (wahoo)…highly recommend! They greeted us in the morning bright and early, the boat was clean and the crew were friendly. Despite the ocean being choppy, they made sure that we got out to the Penguin Banks west of Molikai to catch some great fish. The crew were friendly, fun and knew where to find the catch, although my parents were here visiting me and I may not have gone deep sea fishing otherwise, I had so much fun I am going to plan on going again and with this crew! They were able to schedule us with only a days notice for a full day trip. I really can’t say enough good things about them. First Mate Sean filleted all the fish after the trip perfectly and we brought home tons of fish and the boat kept half as well. Really amazing day! amazing crew! If you are looking for the best service, clean ship and fun experience then Whipsaw is definitely for you!

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Crazy awesome day of fishing with Mr. Duffey. Caught more fish than expected and had fun along the way. Staff worked hard, changing lures and putting us on fish. Resulted in multiple big tuna, not like the smaller charters produce, big ones.

Google User
July 11, 2022

Awesome fishing trip. Experience & helpful crew.

A Google User
July 11, 2022

Great trip. Capt & mate were fantastic. Took us where the fish were! Very accomodating – comfy cabin –

A Google User
July 11, 2022

A great day out, & a very professional & experienced crew !

Google User
July 11, 2023
Jamie Johnman
July 11, 2023

Great outdoor!

Vinh Dinh
September 11, 2025

Will and his crew (Thomas & Nate) did a fantastic job showing us a great time while making sure everyone stayed safe. They were very professional but just as enthusiastic as we were when we hooked into fish. It was a great day catching a bunch of fish! Couldn’t believe I got to land a spearfish!

Shores O Hawaii
December 11, 2025

Captain James came through! I had friends visiting from the mainland and booked the Whipsaw because they have one of the best catch rates for Honolulu charter boats. Captain James gave a safety orientation and then we were underway. 1st mate Nate gave an awesome fishing orientation that included info for the novice & experienced fisherman. The trend for the week we went was that most boats weren’t catching so I prepared my mainland friends for possibly a long boat ride. However Captain James brought us into one of the largest aku piles I had ever seen. Along with four other boats, we worked the pile but unfortunately they weren’t biting but what an amazing site to get to witness. Even if we didn’t hook up, I was already satisfied. Over the course of the day we had two knockdowns, one of which was marlin and 1st mate Nate aggressively reeled and free spooled to see if the marlin would give us a second chance to hook up but it just didn’t happen. Towards the end of the day we decided to run the 40 fathom ledge heading back to dock to see if we could catch an ono. Much to our surprise we ended up hooking up and landing a 20 pound yellowfin tuna. A very happy ending for a full day of fishing. The crew cleaned the fish so there was sashimi for everyone. I have been on many charter boats but in all my years, the Whipsaw is one of the nicest boats with a very hospitable crew. I booked their boat two other times and fished with Captain Will & 1st mate Tom and they as well are true professionals. On top of it all, the air conditioned cabin is a nice treat to beat the heat. I will definitely book the Whipsaw in the future.

Sam Wagenvoord
April 11, 2026

What a WONDERFUL experience. Captain Will and Tom made our morning trip exactly what we were hoping for.
Calm atmosphere while being personable, educational and enjoying some laughs. We had a few bites but ended our day catching a good sized Ono which made our day!!

I will say Will and Tom went above and beyond- we discussed fishing traditions, life stories, points of interest for our vacation as well as different ways to cook/eat our catch!

I believe they went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our charter experience as well as leaving with a fond, memorable experience.

10/10 would recommend to friends/family/ strangers they were just that great.

Will & Tom are an awesome team- if you’re lucky enough to book them, then you’re very lucky indeed.

Mahalo!

paige molloy
April 11, 2026

Excellent day, and thanks from both of us. Highly recommend

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Most fun catching a bull Mahi mahi ever! Very informative and knowledgeable about the ocean and fish!

A Google User
July 11, 2020

We had a fantastic time, the weather was picture perfect. Sean and Micheal were great and the striped marly was a blast landing.

A Google User
July 11, 2020

First time on an offshore charter and what a great day.
Much thanks to Skipper Mike and Crew, Bob.
9 Ono & 2 Wahi Wahi and everybody caught fish.
Certainly good value and we will do this again on our next trip.
2 Aussies.

Kim Livermore
July 11, 2020

By far one of the most humble and well experience charters i have ever been on. trust me i have been on many and never been so comfortable with any other crew.

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Everything went great could not ask for more. I will try to make it back next year and book with Whipsaw

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Captain Mike was great. We had a wonderful day and had good luck we caught a striped marlin

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Best day of fishing on the island..captain Mike and first mate Sean are an amazing crew! The ship was pristine, and we caught Mahi Mahi, Yellow Fin Tuna, Hawaiian Salmon (Rainbow Runner) and Ono (wahoo)…highly recommend! They greeted us in the morning bright and early, the boat was clean and the crew were friendly. Despite the ocean being choppy, they made sure that we got out to the Penguin Banks west of Molikai to catch some great fish. The crew were friendly, fun and knew where to find the catch, although my parents were here visiting me and I may not have gone deep sea fishing otherwise, I had so much fun I am going to plan on going again and with this crew! They were able to schedule us with only a days notice for a full day trip. I really can’t say enough good things about them. First Mate Sean filleted all the fish after the trip perfectly and we brought home tons of fish and the boat kept half as well. Really amazing day! amazing crew! If you are looking for the best service, clean ship and fun experience then Whipsaw is definitely for you!

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Crazy awesome day of fishing with Mr. Duffey. Caught more fish than expected and had fun along the way. Staff worked hard, changing lures and putting us on fish. Resulted in multiple big tuna, not like the smaller charters produce, big ones.

Google User
July 11, 2022

Awesome fishing trip. Experience & helpful crew.

A Google User
July 11, 2022

Great trip. Capt & mate were fantastic. Took us where the fish were! Very accomodating – comfy cabin –

A Google User
July 11, 2022

Nate and Mike made sure we had an enjoyable day. They ensured we were safe in the sea and continued to rotate equipment even though we didn’t catch a fish we had a great day!

Google User
July 11, 2022

A great day out, & a very professional & experienced crew !

Google User
July 11, 2023

Chip @ Mike were awesome !! Great Day. They made it fun!!

Google User
July 11, 2023

We had an awesome day with the Whipsaw crew! Neither of us had done a fishing charter before and the crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. Both my boyfriend and I caught a tuna and got to enjoy a day on the beautiful blue waters of Hawaii. 10/10 recommend!

Hannah Sodergren
November 11, 2025

Will and his crew (Thomas & Nate) did a fantastic job showing us a great time while making sure everyone stayed safe. They were very professional but just as enthusiastic as we were when we hooked into fish. It was a great day catching a bunch of fish! Couldn’t believe I got to land a spearfish!

Shores O Hawaii
December 11, 2025

Captain James came through! I had friends visiting from the mainland and booked the Whipsaw because they have one of the best catch rates for Honolulu charter boats. Captain James gave a safety orientation and then we were underway. 1st mate Nate gave an awesome fishing orientation that included info for the novice & experienced fisherman. The trend for the week we went was that most boats weren’t catching so I prepared my mainland friends for possibly a long boat ride. However Captain James brought us into one of the largest aku piles I had ever seen. Along with four other boats, we worked the pile but unfortunately they weren’t biting but what an amazing site to get to witness. Even if we didn’t hook up, I was already satisfied. Over the course of the day we had two knockdowns, one of which was marlin and 1st mate Nate aggressively reeled and free spooled to see if the marlin would give us a second chance to hook up but it just didn’t happen. Towards the end of the day we decided to run the 40 fathom ledge heading back to dock to see if we could catch an ono. Much to our surprise we ended up hooking up and landing a 20 pound yellowfin tuna. A very happy ending for a full day of fishing. The crew cleaned the fish so there was sashimi for everyone. I have been on many charter boats but in all my years, the Whipsaw is one of the nicest boats with a very hospitable crew. I booked their boat two other times and fished with Captain Will & 1st mate Tom and they as well are true professionals. On top of it all, the air conditioned cabin is a nice treat to beat the heat. I will definitely book the Whipsaw in the future.

Sam Wagenvoord
April 11, 2026

What a WONDERFUL experience. Captain Will and Tom made our morning trip exactly what we were hoping for.
Calm atmosphere while being personable, educational and enjoying some laughs. We had a few bites but ended our day catching a good sized Ono which made our day!!

I will say Will and Tom went above and beyond- we discussed fishing traditions, life stories, points of interest for our vacation as well as different ways to cook/eat our catch!

I believe they went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our charter experience as well as leaving with a fond, memorable experience.

10/10 would recommend to friends/family/ strangers they were just that great.

Will & Tom are an awesome team- if you’re lucky enough to book them, then you’re very lucky indeed.

Mahalo!

paige molloy
April 11, 2026

Excellent day, and thanks from both of us. Highly recommend

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Most fun catching a bull Mahi mahi ever! Very informative and knowledgeable about the ocean and fish!

A Google User
July 11, 2020

We had a fantastic time, the weather was picture perfect. Sean and Micheal were great and the striped marly was a blast landing.

A Google User
July 11, 2020

First time on an offshore charter and what a great day.
Much thanks to Skipper Mike and Crew, Bob.
9 Ono & 2 Wahi Wahi and everybody caught fish.
Certainly good value and we will do this again on our next trip.
2 Aussies.

Kim Livermore
July 11, 2020

By far one of the most humble and well experience charters i have ever been on. trust me i have been on many and never been so comfortable with any other crew.

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Everything went great could not ask for more. I will try to make it back next year and book with Whipsaw

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Captain Mike was great. We had a wonderful day and had good luck we caught a striped marlin

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Best day of fishing on the island..captain Mike and first mate Sean are an amazing crew! The ship was pristine, and we caught Mahi Mahi, Yellow Fin Tuna, Hawaiian Salmon (Rainbow Runner) and Ono (wahoo)…highly recommend! They greeted us in the morning bright and early, the boat was clean and the crew were friendly. Despite the ocean being choppy, they made sure that we got out to the Penguin Banks west of Molikai to catch some great fish. The crew were friendly, fun and knew where to find the catch, although my parents were here visiting me and I may not have gone deep sea fishing otherwise, I had so much fun I am going to plan on going again and with this crew! They were able to schedule us with only a days notice for a full day trip. I really can’t say enough good things about them. First Mate Sean filleted all the fish after the trip perfectly and we brought home tons of fish and the boat kept half as well. Really amazing day! amazing crew! If you are looking for the best service, clean ship and fun experience then Whipsaw is definitely for you!

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Crazy awesome day of fishing with Mr. Duffey. Caught more fish than expected and had fun along the way. Staff worked hard, changing lures and putting us on fish. Resulted in multiple big tuna, not like the smaller charters produce, big ones.

Google User
July 11, 2022

Awesome fishing trip. Experience & helpful crew.

A Google User
July 11, 2022

Great trip. Capt & mate were fantastic. Took us where the fish were! Very accomodating – comfy cabin –

A Google User
July 11, 2022

A great day out, & a very professional & experienced crew !

Google User
July 11, 2023

What a trip! We saw humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles at the dock, and caught a mackerel and a 20 lb skipjack tuna.

Captain Will was in command and he had a clean 35’ Cabo flybridge. The deck hand was Thomas, and they worked well together.

You will not see western Hawai’i like you will from the sea, you’ll be amazed at its beauty. See pics.

The seas can be rough, so if you get seasick easily I wouldn’t go. It was 3-hours of rocking heading back. We loved it though — a true adventure vs laying on a beach reading damn book.

At the end Captain Will sliced up the tuna and offered us to take w us. Make sure you feed the sea turtles and dog “Sushi” hanging out waiting for scraps!

PS: bring your own drinks, including alcohol. None are supplied by the boat. We would have given anything to crack open a cold beer on the trek back!

John Steinbeck
September 11, 2025

Fun trip!! Would definitely go again! Super knowledgeable, friendly, optimistic and good vibes all around!!

Caitlin Gordon
November 11, 2025

Will and his crew (Thomas & Nate) did a fantastic job showing us a great time while making sure everyone stayed safe. They were very professional but just as enthusiastic as we were when we hooked into fish. It was a great day catching a bunch of fish! Couldn’t believe I got to land a spearfish!

Shores O Hawaii
December 11, 2025

Great morning with Will and Tom! They worked hard for us and hooked 2 fish. Saw dolphins and whales as an extra treat. They fileted the fish for us and made a great dinner. So glad we chose Whipsaw for our fishing trip

Amy Clements
January 11, 2026

Such a fun day!! Everything was perfect. We had the best crew and caught a Mahi Mahi and Marlin. It was relaxing and thrilling all at once.

Leah Einarsen
January 11, 2026

Fishing on the Whipsaw was such a blast! The crew were super nice and helped me catch my first 60 pounder. Definitely will be fishing with these guys next time I come to hawaii.

Ted Lynn-Klimenko
January 11, 2026
Simon Lynn-Klimenko
January 11, 2026

Went out on a 4 hour afternoon private charter with Whipsaw Sportfishing and was very happy with the crew and the accomodations. Captain Will and Tom were very well prepared for our journey. Within the first hour we had a Yellow Fin Tuna in the boat. By the second hour we landed a Mahi Mahi. Captain Will and Tom were very accomodating to all our needs and put us on some fish. He even cleaned our catch for us. We didnt know this wasnt the norm since everywhere we have fished in the past, this was a given. We found out later that most Captains in Hawaii keep the catch for themselves. We did have a bit of a challenge finding a restuarant to cook them for us, so be sure to plan for a cookout on the beach if you do keep your catch. These guys were awesome. Definitely recommend and will use again next time in Oahu. Thank you Captain Will and Tom for a fun afternoon on the water. It was the highlight of our trip.

Keith Saunders
February 11, 2026

Captain James came through! I had friends visiting from the mainland and booked the Whipsaw because they have one of the best catch rates for Honolulu charter boats. Captain James gave a safety orientation and then we were underway. 1st mate Nate gave an awesome fishing orientation that included info for the novice & experienced fisherman. The trend for the week we went was that most boats weren’t catching so I prepared my mainland friends for possibly a long boat ride. However Captain James brought us into one of the largest aku piles I had ever seen. Along with four other boats, we worked the pile but unfortunately they weren’t biting but what an amazing site to get to witness. Even if we didn’t hook up, I was already satisfied. Over the course of the day we had two knockdowns, one of which was marlin and 1st mate Nate aggressively reeled and free spooled to see if the marlin would give us a second chance to hook up but it just didn’t happen. Towards the end of the day we decided to run the 40 fathom ledge heading back to dock to see if we could catch an ono. Much to our surprise we ended up hooking up and landing a 20 pound yellowfin tuna. A very happy ending for a full day of fishing. The crew cleaned the fish so there was sashimi for everyone. I have been on many charter boats but in all my years, the Whipsaw is one of the nicest boats with a very hospitable crew. I booked their boat two other times and fished with Captain Will & 1st mate Tom and they as well are true professionals. On top of it all, the air conditioned cabin is a nice treat to beat the heat. I will definitely book the Whipsaw in the future.

Sam Wagenvoord
April 11, 2026

What a WONDERFUL experience. Captain Will and Tom made our morning trip exactly what we were hoping for.
Calm atmosphere while being personable, educational and enjoying some laughs. We had a few bites but ended our day catching a good sized Ono which made our day!!

I will say Will and Tom went above and beyond- we discussed fishing traditions, life stories, points of interest for our vacation as well as different ways to cook/eat our catch!

I believe they went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our charter experience as well as leaving with a fond, memorable experience.

10/10 would recommend to friends/family/ strangers they were just that great.

Will & Tom are an awesome team- if you’re lucky enough to book them, then you’re very lucky indeed.

Mahalo!

paige molloy
April 11, 2026
Michael Tugman
July 11, 2026

You must experience this! Don Hackman and his crew were extremely professional and great to hang out with. Most importantly Don knew exactly where to go and I caught a 200lb Ahi which I ate on for days!! I felt very safe and had a great time, I highly recommend a full day charter!

Rob Bertholf
July 11, 2019

Excellent day, and thanks from both of us. Highly recommend

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Most fun catching a bull Mahi mahi ever! Very informative and knowledgeable about the ocean and fish!

A Google User
July 11, 2020

We had a fantastic time, the weather was picture perfect. Sean and Micheal were great and the striped marly was a blast landing.

A Google User
July 11, 2020

First time on an offshore charter and what a great day.
Much thanks to Skipper Mike and Crew, Bob.
9 Ono & 2 Wahi Wahi and everybody caught fish.
Certainly good value and we will do this again on our next trip.
2 Aussies.

Kim Livermore
July 11, 2020

By far one of the most humble and well experience charters i have ever been on. trust me i have been on many and never been so comfortable with any other crew.

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Everything went great could not ask for more. I will try to make it back next year and book with Whipsaw

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Captain Mike was great. We had a wonderful day and had good luck we caught a striped marlin

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Best day of fishing on the island..captain Mike and first mate Sean are an amazing crew! The ship was pristine, and we caught Mahi Mahi, Yellow Fin Tuna, Hawaiian Salmon (Rainbow Runner) and Ono (wahoo)…highly recommend! They greeted us in the morning bright and early, the boat was clean and the crew were friendly. Despite the ocean being choppy, they made sure that we got out to the Penguin Banks west of Molikai to catch some great fish. The crew were friendly, fun and knew where to find the catch, although my parents were here visiting me and I may not have gone deep sea fishing otherwise, I had so much fun I am going to plan on going again and with this crew! They were able to schedule us with only a days notice for a full day trip. I really can’t say enough good things about them. First Mate Sean filleted all the fish after the trip perfectly and we brought home tons of fish and the boat kept half as well. Really amazing day! amazing crew! If you are looking for the best service, clean ship and fun experience then Whipsaw is definitely for you!

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Crazy awesome day of fishing with Mr. Duffey. Caught more fish than expected and had fun along the way. Staff worked hard, changing lures and putting us on fish. Resulted in multiple big tuna, not like the smaller charters produce, big ones.

Google User
July 11, 2022

Awesome fishing trip. Experience & helpful crew.

A Google User
July 11, 2022

Great trip. Capt & mate were fantastic. Took us where the fish were! Very accomodating – comfy cabin –

A Google User
July 11, 2022

Nate and Mike made sure we had an enjoyable day. They ensured we were safe in the sea and continued to rotate equipment even though we didn’t catch a fish we had a great day!

Google User
July 11, 2022

A great day out, & a very professional & experienced crew !

Google User
July 11, 2023

Chip @ Mike were awesome !! Great Day. They made it fun!!

Google User
July 11, 2023

For my first time had a blast didn’t catch tuna but it was worth it crew was awesome, helpful, respectful and super nicer definitely recommend!

adrian miller
September 11, 2025

Awesome trip! Well worth the money. He definitely knows where to go and what to do. Deck hand tony also very knowledgeable.

Levi Smith
October 11, 2025

Captain Will and Tom were absolutely amazing! Not only was the boat clean, had AC and a bathroom but the crew was so hardworking. My husband and I were down for his 30th birthday and had no luck on a previous charter so these guys saved the day and took it upon themselves to make sure he caught a fish. We caught 3 huge fish! My husband caught a 68 in 34 lb short billed spearfish. I caught a 48 in 18lb mahi mahi. The other gentleman with us caught a 62in 31lb mahi mahi. They cleaned and brine the fish for us and even gave us a recipe for poke. We also saw other sea life including humpback whales and huge sea turtle that hang out at the dock. We will definitely come back and fish with these guys again! Say hi to sushi the dog if you see him at the dock! Mahalo !

A Nurse
October 11, 2025

Will and his crew (Thomas & Nate) did a fantastic job showing us a great time while making sure everyone stayed safe. They were very professional but just as enthusiastic as we were when we hooked into fish. It was a great day catching a bunch of fish! Couldn’t believe I got to land a spearfish!

Shores O Hawaii
December 11, 2025

Captain James came through! I had friends visiting from the mainland and booked the Whipsaw because they have one of the best catch rates for Honolulu charter boats. Captain James gave a safety orientation and then we were underway. 1st mate Nate gave an awesome fishing orientation that included info for the novice & experienced fisherman. The trend for the week we went was that most boats weren’t catching so I prepared my mainland friends for possibly a long boat ride. However Captain James brought us into one of the largest aku piles I had ever seen. Along with four other boats, we worked the pile but unfortunately they weren’t biting but what an amazing site to get to witness. Even if we didn’t hook up, I was already satisfied. Over the course of the day we had two knockdowns, one of which was marlin and 1st mate Nate aggressively reeled and free spooled to see if the marlin would give us a second chance to hook up but it just didn’t happen. Towards the end of the day we decided to run the 40 fathom ledge heading back to dock to see if we could catch an ono. Much to our surprise we ended up hooking up and landing a 20 pound yellowfin tuna. A very happy ending for a full day of fishing. The crew cleaned the fish so there was sashimi for everyone. I have been on many charter boats but in all my years, the Whipsaw is one of the nicest boats with a very hospitable crew. I booked their boat two other times and fished with Captain Will & 1st mate Tom and they as well are true professionals. On top of it all, the air conditioned cabin is a nice treat to beat the heat. I will definitely book the Whipsaw in the future.

Sam Wagenvoord
April 11, 2026

What a day with Captain James and Nate! This was an experience of a lifetime. The crew was amazing. James and Nate were professional, personable and experts in their trade. We caught a beautiful yellowfin and would go back out again in a heartbeat. Whipsaw Sportfishing is the real deal!

Yaron Baitch
April 11, 2026

What a WONDERFUL experience. Captain Will and Tom made our morning trip exactly what we were hoping for.
Calm atmosphere while being personable, educational and enjoying some laughs. We had a few bites but ended our day catching a good sized Ono which made our day!!

I will say Will and Tom went above and beyond- we discussed fishing traditions, life stories, points of interest for our vacation as well as different ways to cook/eat our catch!

I believe they went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our charter experience as well as leaving with a fond, memorable experience.

10/10 would recommend to friends/family/ strangers they were just that great.

Will & Tom are an awesome team- if you’re lucky enough to book them, then you’re very lucky indeed.

Mahalo!

paige molloy
May 11, 2026
Michael Tugman
June 13, 2026

Excellent day, and thanks from both of us. Highly recommend

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Most fun catching a bull Mahi mahi ever! Very informative and knowledgeable about the ocean and fish!

A Google User
July 11, 2020

We had a fantastic time, the weather was picture perfect. Sean and Micheal were great and the striped marly was a blast landing.

A Google User
July 11, 2020

First time on an offshore charter and what a great day.
Much thanks to Skipper Mike and Crew, Bob.
9 Ono & 2 Wahi Wahi and everybody caught fish.
Certainly good value and we will do this again on our next trip.
2 Aussies.

Kim Livermore
July 11, 2020

By far one of the most humble and well experience charters i have ever been on. trust me i have been on many and never been so comfortable with any other crew.

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Everything went great could not ask for more. I will try to make it back next year and book with Whipsaw

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Captain Mike was great. We had a wonderful day and had good luck we caught a striped marlin

A Google User
July 11, 2020

Crazy awesome day of fishing with Mr. Duffey. Caught more fish than expected and had fun along the way. Staff worked hard, changing lures and putting us on fish. Resulted in multiple big tuna, not like the smaller charters produce, big ones.

Google User
July 11, 2022

Awesome fishing trip. Experience & helpful crew.

A Google User
July 11, 2022

Great trip. Capt & mate were fantastic. Took us where the fish were! Very accomodating – comfy cabin –

A Google User
July 11, 2022