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Top Fishing Spots in Hawaii

Pōka'ī Bay
Best Place to Fish & Boat
Pōka'ī Bay is less than an hour's drive from Honolulu. Offering great views, wildlife, fishing. Pōka‘ī Bay is a great Hawaiian destination for a fishing getaway.
Koke'e Stream
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The Hawaiian island of Kauai’s best views, wildlife and, of course, fishing.
Hoona Bay
Scenic wildland beach park characterized by prominent cinder cone Pu‘u Ola‘i and large white sand beach.
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Common Catches in Hawaii

Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Japanese longliners report that blue marlin is the largest of the istiophoriod fishes. It apparently grows larger in the Pacific.
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
The giant trevally, which grows to over 130 pounds, is the largest of the eight Caranx species which occur in the Indo-Pacific region.
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
The most distinguishing characteristic of the striped marlin is its high, pointed first dorsal fin, which normally equals or exceeds the greatest body depth.
Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms. It is native to the west coast of North America from southern Alaska to Mexico.
Butterfly Peacock Bass
Butterfly Peacock Bass
Of all the peacock basses, the butterfly peacock has the greatest variation in color.
Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
The Channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value. The Channel catfish is most abundant in the central part of U.S. and southern states.
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Pier & Surf Fishing

Pier & Surf Fishing

Saltwater pier and surf fishing is a great way to start saltwater fishing.

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Saltwater Bay Fishing

Reefs, hills and shallows are some the best saltwater fishing locations.

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Deep Sea Fishing

The best saltwater fishing locale for finding big game fish is out on the open ocean.

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