Hawaii fishing forecast
Tides, wind and the best bite windows for 8 saltwater spots. Shore fishing on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island.
Papio and ulua feed along shorelines and harbor walls; oio (bonefish) on sandy flats.
Other seasons
- Winter: Big winter surf on north shores - fish sheltered south and west sides.
- Spring: Moi and papio around reefs and beaches (check moi seasons).
- Summer: Calm north shores open up; papio, oio and goatfish.
General seasonal patterns - always check local reports and the official rules.
Oahu
Kauai
Big Island
About fishing in Hawaii
Oahu
Honolulu and Haleiwa: harbors, breakwalls and the North Shore.
Common catches: Papio and ulua (trevally), oio (bonefish), moi and goatfish.
Kauai
Nawiliwili and Waimea: harbor walls and sandy bays on the Garden Isle.
Common catches: Papio, ulua, oio and moi.
Maui
Kahului: the harbor and north shore beaches.
Common catches: Papio, ulua, oio and goatfish.
Big Island
Hilo, Kawaihae and Kailua-Kona: rocky shores, deep water close in and famous Kona fishing.
Common catches: Ulua, papio, menpachi (soldierfish) and pelagics offshore.
Always check the official rules before you keep any fish: Hawaii fishing rules (DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources).
