Kona Fish Report

This report is based on the Honokohau Harbor Catch Report, where 70 or more charter boats are moored. Here are the largest catches for each major Game Fish species this year. Catch information courtesy of Kathy Bakke, Joy Painter, Lindsey Englehard and Amber Hudnall of the Charter Desk in Kona (808-329-5735).

2001 Report

Blue Marlin, 1,140 pounds, Kerwin Masunaga, Holly Ann, Aug. 9.

Black Marlin, 381, Guy Dunan, Capt. Dennis Smith, Nimble, Dec. 16.

Ahi (yellowfin tuna), 201, David Magallanes, Kona Pearl ll, Aug. 12.

Bigeye Tuna, 173.5, Brian Stones, Capt. Steve Sahines, Reel Aloha, Dec. 28.

Striped Marlin, 152.5, John Heinert, Capts. Kenny and Bomboy Llanes, Lei Aloha, Mar. 15.

Spearfish, 59, Susan Gordon, Capt. Tom Siebler, Maka Iwa, Feb. 11.

Sailfish, 65, Jeff Bogein, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic, Aug. 1.

Mahimahi, 66, Chris Maranto, Capt. John Jordan, Kona Spirit, Jan. 25.

Ono (wahoo), 78, Clifford Vierra, Kila, Jan. 21.

Kahala (amberjack), 119, Tomu Wakabayashi, Capt. Guy Terwilleger, Ho'okele, Feb. 15.

Ulua (giant trevally), 119.5, David Magallanes Jr., From Shore. Oct. 14.

Aku (skipjack tuna), 31, Moon Kim, Capt. Tom Seibler, Maka Iwa, April 26. and Richard Nishioka, Capt. Bombboy Llanes, Shibumi, July 15.

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