Kona Fishing Tournaments
Compete with Reel Escapes
Premier Fishing Tournaments
Join Reel Escapes for premier Hawaii fishing tournaments in Kona, the sportfishing capital of the world. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or first-time competitor, our tournament charters offer expert guidance, top-tier gear, and the chance to battle giant blue marlin in world-renowned waters.
The Kona coast has some of the best marlin fishing tournaments in the world.
Tournaments
Firecracker Open Big Game Tournament
Thursday, July 3 Registration — 5 PM at HBGFC Clubhouse
Friday, July 4 – 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM – Fishing
Saturday, July 5 – 7:00 AM to
4:00 PM – Fishing
Kona Throw Down
Sunday July 6 Registration – 4:30 PM at Office , 5 PM at HBGFC Clubhouse
Monday July 7 — 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Fishing
Tuesday July 8 — 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Fishing
Wednesday July 9 — 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Fishing
Skins Marlin Derby
Thursday July 10th Registration —1 – 4:30 PM at Office , 5 PM at HBGFC Clubhouse
Friday July 11 — 7 AM to 4 PM – Fishing
Saturday July 12 — 7 AM to 4 PM – Fishing
Sunday July 13 — 7 AM to 4 PM – Fishing
Hawaii Lure Makers Challenge
Thursday July 17th Registration — 1 – 4:30 PM at Office, 5 PM at HBGFC Clubhouse
Friday July 18 — 7 AM to 4 PM – Fishing
Saturday July 19 — 7 AM to 4 PM – Fishing
Sunday July 20 —7 AM to 4 PM – Fishing
Aug
21-24
Big Island Marlin Tournament
Thursday Aug 21 Registration — 1-4:30 PM at Office , 5 PM at HBGFC Clubhouse
Friday Aug 22 — 7 AM to 4 PM – Fishing
Saturday Aug 23 — 7 AM to 4 PM – Fishing
Sunday Aug 24 — 7 AM to 4 PM – Fishing
2025 Reel Escapes Wahine Tournament
Our Boats
Four different charter boats to best suit your needs!
Reel Escapes Hawaii operates multiple boats, including spacious COI vessels ideal for larger fishing or snorkeling adventures. We are proud to supply all of our boats with brand new Shimano reels and rods and locally made fishing lures which work best in these local waters. All our captains are licensed by United States Coast Guard and are certified in First Aid and are subject to all USCG regulations and training.
