Hawaii · United States
Fishing in Honolulu, Hawaii
Oahu's sportfishing fleet runs out of Kewalo Basin, minutes from Waikiki, and the island's steep leeward drop-offs put blue marlin water within a short run of the dock. This is one of the birthplaces of Pacific big-game fishing, with marlin, ahi, ono, and mahi mahi caught in every month of the year.
See live conditions & Bite Score for Honolulu →Best time to fish
Year-round (peak May–September)
Where fish hold
Steep drop-offs, offshore ledges, and state FAD buoys hold bait and pelagics close to the leeward coast.
What you can catch in Honolulu
Tactics & tides
Lure trolling dominates, with live baiting around the buoys when tuna are stacked up.
Trade winds shape the day more than tides — leeward mornings are the calmest, most productive windows.
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Fishing in Honolulu: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Honolulu?
Popular targets in Honolulu include Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Honolulu?
The prime season is Year-round (peak May–September). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. Trade winds shape the day more than tides — leeward mornings are the calmest, most productive windows.
Where should you fish in Honolulu?
Focus on Steep drop-offs, offshore ledges, and state FAD buoys hold bait and pelagics close to the leeward coast.. Lure trolling dominates, with live baiting around the buoys when tuna are stacked up.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Honolulu?
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