FISHING IN HAWAII
Fishing in Hawaii is more than a hobby. It’s a deeply rooted part of local culture, a critical source of sustenance from the moment these Islands were first occupied.
FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU
TOP FISHING SPOTS IN HAWAII
WAILOA RIVER STATE PARK
MAKENA BEACH PARK
KOKE'E STREAM
GET A HAWAII FISHING LICENSE
COMMON CATCHES IN HAWAII
BLUE MARLIN
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
Japanese longliners report that blue marlin is the largest of the istiophoriod fishes. It apparently grows larger in the Pacific.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 5 foot 400g Spinning Jig rod |
| Reel | 6500 or 20000 spinning reel |
| Line | 100-pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Live Baits (School Dolphin, Bonito, Mullet, Mackerel, Small Barracuda), Large Skirted Lures |
CHANNEL CATFISH
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 14-pound or stronger abrasion-resistant monofilament line |
| Lure | Terminal tackle (circle or bait hooks, treble hooks, egg sinkers), live worms or minnows, cut-bait |
RAINBOW TROUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | Light (2-8 lbs) spinning rod |
| Reel | 1500 spinning reel |
| Line | 2-4 pound test fishing line |
| Lure | Deli Shrimp, Dew Worm, Krill, Marshmellow, Single Salmon Egg, Artificial Baits |
GIANT TREVALLY
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The giant trevally, which grows to over 130 pounds, is the largest of the eight Caranx species which occur in the Indo-Pacific region.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7-9 foot, light-weight graphite rod |
| Reel | 4500-6500 or 10000-20000 Spinning reel |
| Line | 6-10 braid line, 100-200lb leader, fluorocarbon preferred |
| Lure | Large poppers, Large Stickbaits, Live or Dead Fish Caught on Location |
STRIPED MARLIN
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The most distinguishing characteristic of the striped marlin is its high, pointed first dorsal fin, which normally equals or exceeds the greatest body depth.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 5 foot 400g Spinning Jig rod |
| Reel | 6500 or 20000 spinning reel |
| Line | 100-pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Live Baits (School Dolphin, Bonito, Mullet, Mackerel, Small Barracuda), Large Skirted Lures |
BUTTERFLY PEACOCK BASS
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
Of all the peacock basses, the butterfly peacock has the greatest variation in color.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7 foot long, medium power, fast-action spinning rod |
| Reel | 2000, 2500, or 3000 Spinning reel |
| Line | 12-15 pound test fishing line |
| Lure | Topwater Plugs, Crankbaits, Spoons (Avoid Plastic Worms) |
SALTWATER FISHING
Reefs, hills and shallows are some the best saltwater fishing locations.
