Tropical Sun Sportfishing

Captain Ryan Lutes brings over ten years of experience in fishing on some of the finest boats in Hawaii. Born and raised in Newport Beach, CA, Ryan’s dream was to fish with the legendary captains in the epic waters of Kona, Hawaii. He received his captain license at 18 years of age and has experience in commercial fishing, sportfishing, bottom fishing, and major fishing tournaments.

Why choose Tropical Sun Sportfishing?

Over 95% of our TripAdvisor reviews are “Excellent” That’s 130+ 5-Star Ratings!
43” Bertram is built for comfort and fishing
Our state-of-the-art electronics will get you on the fish...quickly
We use only the top-of-the-line lures, rods, and reels
Captain Ryan knows the Kona waters….and he puts our customers’ comfort as a top priority
We are family-friendly. Kids, non-fisherman are welcome
We don’t just go after Marlin. We catch Ahi (tuna), Ono (Wahoo), and other billfish.
We’ll gladly cut you some fillets for your island meals. We do practice catch and release with all live caught billfish.

You deserve a first-class fishing experience in Hawaii. At Tropical Sun Sportfishing, we make every effort, from professional-grade electronics and gear to a luxurious 43’ Bertram that is immaculately maintained. Captain Ryan is one of the best captains in the Kona fleet, with years of fishing for Kona’s Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, and Spearfish.

Why not make your day of fishing in Kona truly spectacular?