Fishing Charters in Honolulu, HI

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Fishing in Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, is Hawaii's most accessible fishing destination with charters departing from Kewalo Basin Harbor near Waikiki. The deep Pacific waters off Oahu's south shore offer productive big-game fishing just minutes from the harbor. While perhaps less famous than Kona for marlin, Honolulu offers an excellent combination of sportfishing and convenience for visitors already staying in Waikiki.

Top Species

Mahi-MahiYellowfin Tuna (Ahi)Blue MarlinOno (Wahoo)Striped MarlinSkipjack Tuna

Fishing Types

OffshoreDeep SeaTrollingBottom FishingShore Fishing

Best Season

Year-round, with peak mahi-mahi from March to June and marlin from May to October

Charters in Honolulu

Private Charter Waikiki Deep Sea Fishing

Honolulu

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Ohana Deep Sea Fishing – Reel Life

Honolulu

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Five Star Sportfishing Hawaii

Honolulu

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Jigging Honolulu

Honolulu

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Oahu Pelagic Sportfishing

Honolulu

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No Whiners Sportfishing

Honolulu

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Fishing Charter FAQ for Honolulu

What fish can I catch in Honolulu?
Honolulu's offshore waters produce mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna (ahi), blue marlin, striped marlin, ono (wahoo), and skipjack tuna (aku). The FADs (fish aggregation devices) anchored off Oahu concentrate pelagic species and make for productive trips. Bottom fishing over reefs and ledges yields various snapper, grouper, and jacks. Shore fishing around Oahu is popular for bonefish, giant trevally (ulua), and papio.
When is the best time to go fishing in Honolulu?
Honolulu offers solid fishing year-round. Mahi-mahi are most abundant from March through June. Blue marlin peak from May through October. Yellowfin tuna are available all year with a slight peak in summer. Ono (wahoo) fishing is best from September through March. Winter months can bring slightly rougher seas on the north and windward shores, but the south-facing harbor keeps trips accessible.
Do I need a fishing license for a charter in Honolulu, HI?
No. Hawaii has no recreational saltwater fishing license requirement. You can fish from a charter boat, the shore, or a pier without any license. Certain species have bag and size limits that your captain will follow. Spearfishing and freshwater fishing have separate regulations.

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