Private Fishing Trip

We offer two types of fishing: bottom and sport fishing. Each is a distinct method with different target species. That being said, it is helpful to differentiate so that you can choose which activity (or combination of the two) appeals most to you and your group.  Our team will help you decide what will suite your interests, but wind and water conditions are always a factor in which activity we recommend.

Trolling / Sport Fishing

This style of fishing is performed by dragging surface active lures behind the moving vessel with our state of the art big game reels, rods, and fishing tackle. On She Go, we run a five line trolling pattern. The work (and adrenaline rush!) really begins when one (or more) of the reels starts screaming indicating a fish on the line! Our captain and crew will coach you through the process reeling that fish in every step of the way. And if it is a keeper, our deckhand will safely hand-line and gaff your catch, securing that fish onto the boat. 

Target trolling/sport fishing species:

• Ono (wahoo)
• Mahi mahi (dorado)
• Ahi (yellowfin tuna)
• Aku (skipjack tuna)
• Kawakawa (wavy back tuna)
• Occasionally a’u (marlin)

Bottom Fishing

This style of fishing is performed by dropping lines with bait all the way to the sea floor with our light tackle spinner reels and rods. Depending on the location, we will fish at depths anywhere between 50 and 400 feet! Everyone that wants to gets a hands on experience  with their own setup. Our deckhand will thoroughly explain and familiarize everyone with the tackle. The Captain will be combing the reef  at our most productive fishing spots to pinpoint schools of fish with our high power transducer and depth recorder.  Once over the fish and at a complete stop, we will be doing a series of drifts in that area while we drop baited hooks down into the school in hopes of a bite! If you are looking for a hands-on activity day, this is for you! You and anyone else fishing (the “anglers”) will be dropping lines and reeling up multiple times during each drift over our marked spots. The productivity can vary hour by hour so we try our luck at each spot just long enough to determine if we are getting the results the anglers are looking for. If not, we simply move on. 

There are over 120 species that we can catch bottom fishing! Yes, you read that right! All of them are a fun fight and great for a photo, but only about 20 species are targeted for eating. Our crew will be right there to help with the angling, and identify the species as they come up! And to get your photo evidence of your catch!

Target bottom fishing species:

• Multiple types of Snapper
• Multiple types of Jack
• Multiple types of  Goatfish

We are always thrilled to share our passion for fishing with our guests! All of our captains and crew grew up fishing right here in Maui waters. Our locally grown team is excited to give you the best fishing experience possible.

Here in Hawai’i we greatly respect the ocean and its resources, taking pride in doing our part to preserve and sustain its abundance. Our goal is to teach productive fishing skills in a way that focuses on embodying this. If you and your group would like your fish to eat we are more than happy to fillet and prepare your catch for the kitchen or bbq.