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Fish Maui’s North Shore with Captain Armelio.

Fourth-generation Maui fisherman. Commercial and tournament experience. A private eight-hour charter shaped around the water, the conditions, and how you want to fish.

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Four people aboard Rainbow Runner behind a varied catch laid across the deck
Rainbow Runner moving through Kahului Harbor in warm evening light

One boat. One party.
A full day to fish.

$1,300 before tax

$200 deposit · $1,100 due at departure

  • Deep-sea fishing
  • Shallow-water fishing
  • Whale watching or sightseeing by request
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Knowledge carried onto the Rainbow Runner.

Armelio grew up fishing Maui with his father and grandparents, who fished for a living. He carried that foundation into commercial fishing, tournaments, and the work of guiding private charters today.

Meet Captain Armelio
Rainbow Runner approaching the dock at Kahului Harbor
Rainbow Runner · Kahului Harbor
Guest holding a catch aboard Rainbow Runner in the harbor
Guest catch · Kahului Harbor

How Armelio fishes.

  1. Trolling
  2. Jigging
  3. Bottom fishing
  4. Baiting & FADs
  5. Green stick

The method changes with the water, conditions, and target. There is no single script for a day on Maui’s North Shore.

Explore Maui fishing
Angler working a rod from the stern of Rainbow Runner
Fishing action · Rainbow Runner · Maui waters
Rainbow Runner family and crew with the 219-pound ahi that won the 2017 Hana Paʻa tournament

2017

219 lb

Ahi

Hana Paʻa · 1st

2007 Hana Paʻa 414-lb & 677.5-lb marlin
2015 Hana Paʻa 69.5-lb yellowfin
2019 Mahi Classic 33-lb mahi
2019 Hana Paʻa Marlin
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Rainbow Runner name on the cabin while the boat is underway

The Rainbow Runner.

  • Private charter
  • Onboard bathroom
  • Tackle supplied
  • Kahului Harbor
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Caught on the Rainbow Runner.

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Two people holding a large mahi aboard Rainbow Runner
March 2025 · Mahi · Maui waters
Guest holding a catch while Rainbow Runner is underway
Guest catch · Underway aboard Rainbow Runner

Know before you go.

Practical answers for a full day on Maui’s North Shore.

Do nonresidents need a fishing license?

Hawaiʻi requires a recreational marine fishing license for nonresidents age 15 and older, subject to current DLNR exemptions. DLNR advises all nonresident charter passengers to have a license, even if they do not intend to fish. Review the current requirements before your trip.

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What should I bring?

Bring food, snacks, bottled water, and other nonalcoholic drinks. Rubber-soled shoes, shorts, sunglasses, a light shirt, and a hat are recommended. The water can feel cooler than shore, and sun exposure is stronger.

Can I bring my own tackle?

Yes. Guests may bring tackle, but Rainbow Runner supplies the fishing tackle needed for the charter.

What happens if the weather turns?

Captain Armelio makes the final trip or rescheduling decision based on conditions. North Shore seas can become rough, and the source guidance notes that trips are unlikely when winds rise above 20 mph.

Who decides what happens to the catch?

Captain Armelio makes final decisions about the catch, cleaning, and take-home fish. He will usually clean a reasonable amount for guests to take to their accommodations.

Is there a bathroom on board?

Yes. The Rainbow Runner has an onboard bathroom.

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Ready to fish Maui’s North Shore?

Private 8-hour charter · $1,300 before tax

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