All inclusive fishing trips with breathtaking views and prolific waters
NO fishing LICENCE REQUIRED. The waters around Oahu are home to the Pacific Blue, Sailfish, Striped and Short Billed Marlin, the Skipjack and Yellow Fin Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo (Ono), Trevally, Shark, Barracuda, and Hawaiian Salmon.
- A private/shared boat charter offers the most personal way to get out on the water
- Fishing equipment, guidance, ice boxes, and snacks are all provided
- Multiple times are available to best suit your schedule
- Keep an eye out for marine life and Honolulu views as you go
- NO FISHING LICENCE REQUIRED When it comes to fishing regulations in Oahu, things are pretty straightforward. Saltwater anglers don’t need a fishing license to fish from the shore or from a boat. However, if you’re going to Lake Wilson, you’ll need to buy a freshwater license, which you can do online.
Oahu offers some of the best fishing spots in Hawaii.
These include Waialua Bay Pier in Haleiwa, Kaena Point, Makai Pier, Bamboo Ridge, Heeia Pier, Laie Point, Lake Wilson Freshwater in Wahiawa (license required), Haleiwa Alii Beach Park in Haleiwa, Ewa Beach Park, and Pokai Bay in Waianae.
Each spot is unique and has different features to offer fishermen and outdoorsmen alike; whether you are ready to spend the whole day fishing, want to take a break to surf, or simply want to enjoy the scenery, you are sure to find the perfect place for you among these locales.
Top Catches in Oahu
Billfish for the Win
One of the main reasons fishing in Oahu is such a big deal is because giant Billfish live and feed in these deep waters practically year-round. In fact, the largest Blue Marlin ever was caught off the coast of Oahu in the seventies – if that’s not enough to tickle your fancy, nothing is.
Blue Marlin is the ultimate catch and the strongest opponent out there, and they can get huge – we’re talking 1,000 pounds or more. From April through September, fishermen from all over the world come to Oahu in search of the finest trophy there is – the formidable Blue.
While Blue Marlin are the largest fish you can reel in, when it comes to sheer numbers, it’s Striped Marlin that take the cake. While they’re significantly smaller, usually in the 50–70 lb ballpark, there’s more of these feisty fellas than any other Billfish, especially in winter.
Aside from Striped and Blue Marlin, which are primarily targeted, you could also stumble upon Black Marlin, Sailfish, and Spearfish. Billfish will give you a fishing battle you’ll never forget, but even if you don’t get one on the line, there’s plenty of other fish that you’ll enjoy targeting.
Giant Trevally – Giant Enjoyment
Giant Trevally is one of those fish that throws the (proverbial) glove in the face of the most skilled anglers. They’re notoriously hard to land due to their size, strength, and cunning. All this makes them a challenge many fishermen want to tackle and come out of victorious.
Wahoo – The Local Namesake
Did you know that Wahoo are named after Oahu island? If you think about it, the words are written differently, but actually, sound the same. Explorers noticed an impressive number of these speedsters around Oahu and named the new (to them) species after the island.
Can’t Get Enough of Tuna
There’s no talking about fishing in Oahu without mentioning the resident Tuna population. Both Skipjack (Aku) and Yellowfin (Ahi) Tuna are on the menu here, especially if you come in spring and summer when they’re most active.
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