The Best Places To Go Fishing In Hawaii

The Hawaiian Islands are famous for their watersports and activities. Every year, fisherman from across the globe flock to Hawai’i to attempt to experience the once-in-a-lifetime catch. Hawai’i has some of the best fishing in the world and exploring what it has to offer will mean you’ll have exciting adventures. Make sure you check the weather conditions and ask locals and boat captains for advice on the best times to go fishing. Good luck and tight lines! Here are our top 10 places to fish in the islands.

Kona

Ahi: Yellowfin Tuna © Taro Taylor/ Flickr
Kailua-Kona is amazing for big game fishing during the summer months. Huge ahi (tuna), marlin, and the occasional mahimahi (dolphin fish) come within 15 miles to the coast, making for great offshore fishing! Although summer is great for fishing, you always have a shot of landing a grander (1000lb+) fish, year round in Kona.

Hilo

Park

South Point

Natural Feature

O’ahu

Hale’iwa

Big game fishing © Kevin Tinneny
Heading over to the northshore of O’ahu out of Haleʻiwa Harbor you will find offshore anglers from all over the world hoping to land an ahi (yellowfin tuna), along with blue marlin, year round mahi-mahi 9dolphinfish) and ono (wahoo).

Wai’anae

Penguin Banks

Nawiliwili Harbor

Anahola Beach

Anahola Beach © Bluewaikiki /Flickr
Anahola beach has perfect fishing for those younger fishermen learning the ropes. It offers safe shore fishing, protected from large surf because of the reefs. It has an abundance of reef fish, and is fun fishing for everyone, whether beginner or more experienced.

Makena Landing

Park

Makena Beach © dronepicr /Flickr
On the south shore of Maui is Makena landing park, which is great for fishing from a kayak, shore, or small boat. It is home to many popular reef fish.