Cast into the Pacific beside a local fisherman, feel the excitement of your first bite, and discover the colorful reef fish, traditions, and stories that have shaped Maui's shoreline for generations.
Quick Local Tip: West Maui's shoreline changes dramatically with the seasons, so experienced local fishermen rarely fish the same spot every day. By choosing from several different beaches and rocky points based on wind, swell, and tides, your guide can often find calmer water and more active fish when other areas aren't producing.
Your guide selects the day's fishing location based on tides, surf, wind, and seasonal fish activity, giving you the best opportunity to enjoy productive shoreline fishing. Rather than visiting the same beach every day, you'll meet at a spot chosen specifically for the current ocean conditions.
After learning the basics of casting, bait selection, and Hawaiian shoreline fishing techniques, it's time to start fishing. Your guide stays alongside you, offering tips, helping identify every catch, and sharing stories about Maui's reef fish, local traditions, and the cultural importance of fishing throughout Hawaii.
Whether it's your first cast or you've fished your whole life, the experience feels less like a lesson and more like spending the morning with a knowledgeable local who knows these waters by heart.
Non-resident guests ages 15 and older will need to purchase a $20 Hawaiʻi State fishing license online before their trip. Your guide will provide instructions after booking the tour. Hawaiʻi residents, active military, and their families are exempt. We recommend waiting until a day or two before your trip to purchase your license, since the State of Hawaiʻi does not refund fishing licenses if a trip is canceled due to weather.
Lahaina Maui
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.