Hawaii

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Fishing in Hawaii

Hawaii offers some of the best big game fishing in the world. Blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo are available year-round in the deep Pacific waters surrounding the islands.

Tournament Scene

Kona is the blue marlin capital of the world. Major billfish tournaments throughout the year.

Local Tips

Kona Coast is legendary for blue marlin. North Shore Oahu for giant trevally. Maui for mahi-mahi. Peacock bass in reservoirs.

Major Trails

Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament

Local Circuits

Kona Fishing Tournament SeriesHawaii Big Game Fishing Club

Public Access

Extensive shoreline access. Charter boats from all major harbors.

Species in Hawaii

What you can target and when

Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowfin Tuna

excellent
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Best Waters

Kona Coast · North Shore Oahu · Maui offshore

Trolling lurePopperButterfly jig
Blue Marlin

Blue Marlin

excellent
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M
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Best Waters

Kona Coast · Waianae Coast · Penguin Bank

Large trolling lureDredge teaser

Top Waters in Hawaii

Lakes, rivers, bays, and coastal fisheries

Kona Coast

coastalPublic AccessBoat RampsKayak

The blue marlin capital of the world with year-round big game fishing.

Top Species

Blue MarlinYellowfin TunaMahi Mahi

Best: Summer/Fall

Upcoming Tournaments in Hawaii

43 tournaments found

Blue Marlin
Saltwater

Liberty Haleiwa Marlin Showdown

Haleiwa, Hawaii
Mar 27, 2026 – Mar 30, 2026
Blue Marlin
$100Details
Tarpon
Saltwater

Elite Honolulu Tarpon Madness

Honolulu, Hawaii
Apr 1, 2026 – Apr 3, 2026
Tarpon
$100Details
Largemouth Bass
Freshwater

King Lahaina Snook Knockout

Lahaina, Hawaii
Apr 7, 2026 – Apr 8, 2026
Largemouth Bass
$75Details
Yellowfin Tuna
Saltwater
Today!

Mayor's Cup Lahaina Tuna Series

Lahaina, Hawaii
Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 14, 2026
Yellowfin Tuna
$7500Details
Common Carp
Youth
2 weeks

Queen Kailua-Kona Carp Invitational

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Apr 27, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026
Common Carp
$150Details
Tarpon
Saltwater
3 weeks

Premier Lihue Tarpon Rumble

Lihue, Hawaii
May 3, 2026 – May 6, 2026
Tarpon
FreeDetails

Fishing Licenses & Regulations

Resident License

No freshwater license required for most fishing. Marine: Free.

Non-Resident License

No general fishing license required.

Short-Term License

N/A

Youth & Senior

N/A

Boat Registration

Required for motorized vessels.

Tournament Permit

Permits may be required for organized events.

Regulations Overview

Complex marine regulations by species. Size and bag limits vary.

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