{"id":22128,"date":"2020-12-31T13:26:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T12:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=22128"},"modified":"2026-02-10T17:30:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:30:39","slug":"hawaii-fishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/hawaii-fishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawaii Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Mark Twain described <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/state\/us\/HI?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=22128\">Hawaii<\/a> as &#8220;the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean.&#8221; With postcard-perfect scenery, the glittering waters of the Pacific, and lush mountain forests all on offer, we can definitely see where he was coming from! And what better way to experience this lovely fleet of islands than through a Hawaii fishing adventure?<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/cpg8ame1pu.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='cpg8ame1pu']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/cpg8ame1pu\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"cpg8ame1pu\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">In this video, we&rsquo;re heading down to the Aloha&nbsp;&nbsp; State to check out Hawaii&rsquo;s major&nbsp; islands and their fishing scenes.&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;re going to unpack everything there is to&nbsp; know about each one of them. That way, you can&nbsp;&nbsp; prepare for the ultimate fishing experience&nbsp; by deciding which island suits you best! Hawaii has over 100 islands, and we&nbsp; couldn&#039;t fit them all in such a short video,&nbsp;&nbsp; so today we&#039;ll be solely focusing on Oahu,&nbsp;&nbsp; Maui, and the &ldquo;Big Island.&rdquo;\r\n\r\nDon&rsquo;t worry &ndash; we&#039;ll&nbsp; address the other islands in a later video! Whether you&rsquo;re looking for a Billfish battle under&nbsp; the sun or some unbeatable inshore fishing action,&nbsp;&nbsp; you&rsquo;ll find the perfect island for you &ndash;&nbsp; and there&rsquo;s plenty to explore on land, too,&nbsp;&nbsp; with beautiful sandy beaches, bustling cityscapes,&nbsp; and &#8203;&#8203;mountains and valleys that just scream&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;explore me.&rdquo; So pack your luckiest&nbsp; fishing rod, your favorite sunglasses,&nbsp;&nbsp; plenty of fighting spirit, and get&nbsp; ready to say &ldquo;aloha&rdquo; to the Aloha State.&nbsp;&nbsp; These Hawaiian islands have everything you&rsquo;re&nbsp; looking for in a fishing trip, and more!\r\n\r\nBut before we begin, don&rsquo;t&nbsp; forget to like and subscribe,&nbsp;&nbsp; and hit the notification bell for more updates&nbsp; on the hottest fishing spots around the globe. Hawaii&rsquo;s fishing history dates back thousands of&nbsp; years, and plenty of the world&rsquo;s top techniques&nbsp;&nbsp; were pioneered here. To this day, it boasts some&nbsp; of the best sportfishing on the entire planet.&nbsp;&nbsp; And\r\n\r\nif you&rsquo;re looking to target some of&nbsp; the most notorious big game fish around?&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHead straight to the &ldquo;Big Island&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp; the clue&rsquo;s in the name, after all! Hawaii&rsquo;s largest island is home to this&nbsp; area&rsquo;s most legendary fishing grounds,&nbsp;&nbsp; and the Kona Coast in particular is&nbsp; renowned for its world-class angling action.&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe city of Kailua-Kona is located here,&nbsp; and it&rsquo;s widely considered to be the jewel&nbsp;&nbsp; in Hawaii&rsquo;s angling scene, with big game&nbsp; fishing being the name of the game here. Not only is the Big Island home to a large&nbsp; fleet of charters, but Marlin varieties, Tuna,&nbsp;&nbsp; Mahi Mahi, and plenty more show up just a mile&nbsp; or two from shore, thanks to the deep drop that&rsquo;s&nbsp;&nbsp; formed underwater.\r\n\r\nThis means that you&rsquo;ll usually&nbsp; start trolling straight from the dock. And that&rsquo;s&nbsp;&nbsp; not all. The fish here can grow to unbelievable&nbsp; sizes &ndash; we&rsquo;re talking over 1,000 pounds! As it&rsquo;s a pretty famous fishing spot, Kailua-Kona&nbsp; can get pretty busy, especially during the summer&nbsp;&nbsp; months.\r\n\r\nLooking to battle big game species but&nbsp; still fit some rest and relaxation into your trip?&nbsp;&nbsp; Head to Anaehoomalu Bay, located on the island&rsquo;s&nbsp; northwestern coast. Also known as &ldquo;A-Bay,&rdquo; this&nbsp;&nbsp; fishery offers up Barracuda and Mahi-fishing&nbsp; action &ndash; with less anglers to compete with! Fishing in Hawaii isn&rsquo;t all about chasing big game&nbsp; species, though.\r\n\r\nThe deep waters that surround&nbsp;&nbsp; this chain of islands are also home to reefs that&nbsp; are jam-packed with huge bottom fish and tasty&nbsp;&nbsp; table fare.\r\n\r\nSo if you&rsquo;re looking to fill the boat&nbsp; with something you can serve up as a delicious&nbsp;&nbsp; dinner, head straight to Maui, also known as the&nbsp; &ldquo;Valley Isle,&rdquo; where the reef action is especially&nbsp;&nbsp; hot. There&rsquo;s one species you&rsquo;ll find here&nbsp; that&rsquo;s especially popular all across the island&hellip; We&rsquo;re talking about the mighty Yellowfin Tuna!&nbsp; Known locally as Ahi, you&rsquo;ll find these fish&nbsp;&nbsp; making a name for themselves in plenty of&nbsp; local dishes.\r\n\r\nLocals can&rsquo;t get enough of &lsquo;em,&nbsp;&nbsp; and we totally get why &ndash; your average Yellowfin&nbsp; in Hawaii weighs in at around 125 pounds. You&rsquo;ll&nbsp;&nbsp; need to tap into all your strength to haul &lsquo;em on&nbsp; the boat, but the battle is definitely worth it! Ahi aren&rsquo;t the only Tuna lurking in&nbsp; these waters. They&rsquo;re joined by Aku Tuna,&nbsp;&nbsp; which you&rsquo;ll probably know by their other&nbsp; name &ndash; Skipjack Tuna.\r\n\r\nThese guys are&nbsp;&nbsp; smaller than their Yellowfin brothers,&nbsp; but they&rsquo;re just as fun to reel in. Most charters will take you trolling&nbsp; or chumming for Tuna around the reefs,&nbsp;&nbsp; but if you wanna fish just like a&nbsp; local, make sure you try out ika-shibi,&nbsp;&nbsp; a type of handline fishing that&rsquo;s used especially&nbsp; for this species. And if you wanna get up close&nbsp;&nbsp; and personal with Maui&rsquo;s incredible underwater&nbsp; scene, there&rsquo;s nothing like coming face-to-face&nbsp;&nbsp; with a whole host of marine life by including&nbsp; a little snorkeling action on your trip! If you thought the fishing action&nbsp; in Hawaii couldn&rsquo;t get any better,&nbsp;&nbsp; then hang tight, because&nbsp; there&rsquo;s even more on offer here!&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe&rsquo;ve covered what lurks in the deep waters&nbsp; around the islands, but next up we&rsquo;ve got&nbsp;&nbsp; something for all of you anglers who prefer&nbsp; to stay in sight of land on your fishing trip. Yep, inshore fishing enthusiasts really&nbsp; shouldn&rsquo;t sleep on Hawaii&rsquo;s flats fishing&nbsp;&nbsp; scene &ndash; even if it&rsquo;s sometimes overshadowed&nbsp; by the world-class sportfishing on offer here.&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHead to the island of Oahu, where you&rsquo;ll find&nbsp; plenty of bays and shallow waters just ready&nbsp;&nbsp; to be explored. And what&rsquo;ll you find here?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnly one of the hardest saltwater fighters&nbsp;&nbsp; around &ndash; the Bonefish. If you&rsquo;re after an&nbsp; inshore battle you won&rsquo;t forget, chasing&nbsp;&nbsp; these tough-fighting fellas across shallow waters&nbsp; is a must. They&rsquo;re lean, mean, fighting machines!\r\n\r\nKaneohe Bay, located along Maui&rsquo;s northeastern&nbsp; coast, is packed full of Bonefish &ndash; some locals&nbsp;&nbsp; even say that the species here are the biggest&nbsp; in the world!\r\n\r\nYour charter captain will usually&nbsp;&nbsp; have you fishing with light tackle for these&nbsp; guys, but if you&rsquo;re feeling adventurous,&nbsp;&nbsp; you can try fly fishing for &lsquo;em, which is&nbsp; the most popular technique on the island.&nbsp;&nbsp; Plenty of captains will be happy to accommodate&nbsp; you and show you their local tips and tricks.&nbsp;&nbsp; Just hold on tight &ndash; you&rsquo;re in for a wild ride!\r\n\r\nGood news, guys &ndash; you don&rsquo;t need a fishing license&nbsp; for recreational saltwater fishing in Hawaii,&nbsp;&nbsp; whether you&rsquo;re exploring the flats, the reefs, or&nbsp; the open waters of the Pacific on a local charter&nbsp;&nbsp; or by yourself.\r\n\r\nYou can just show&nbsp; up and cast to your heart&rsquo;s content! When it comes to the fish you hook, most deep&nbsp; sea sportfishing charters will expect to keep&nbsp;&nbsp; anything that&rsquo;s reeled aboard &ndash; it&rsquo;s part&nbsp; of the local fishing scene here. If you&rsquo;re&nbsp;&nbsp; fishing around the reefs, you&rsquo;ll probably split&nbsp; your catch with your boat. In any case, make&nbsp;&nbsp; sure you check with your captain before heading&nbsp; out.\r\n\r\nThat way, you&rsquo;ll all be on the same page. And\r\n\r\nwhen you&rsquo;re finally ready to experience&nbsp; the Hawaii fishing scene for yourself,&nbsp;&nbsp; FishingBooker is here to help make planning that&nbsp; trip a breeze &ndash; with hundreds of local guides,&nbsp;&nbsp; verified reviews, and hassle-free online&nbsp; bookings, you&#039;ll save time and money,&nbsp;&nbsp; and experience an exciting day on the water.&nbsp; So go ahead and visit fishingbooker.com,&nbsp;&nbsp; take a look at some of the charters in the&nbsp; area, and start planning your adventure today!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p><\/p><p>Yep, the scenery is just as beautiful out on the water as it is on land. The world-famous fish lurking beneath the Pacific&#8217;s surface are a pretty huge bonus, too! Our emphasis is on <em>huge<\/em>, by the way &ndash;&nbsp;big game sportfishing is something that&#8217;s truly made a name for itself in Hawaii. But that&#8217;s not all. You can reef hop, cruise the flats, and cast a line in freshwater fisheries, too.<\/p><p>Ready to say &#8220;Aloha!&#8221; to Aloha State? We can see why. However, you probably have some questions&#8230; Which Hawaiian island is the best fit for you? How can you fish these waters? And, most importantly, what can you catch here? Let&#8217;s delve in and find out&#8230;<\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>What are you interested in?<\/strong><\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#best-catches-in-hawaii\" style=\"background-color:#2185c5\">Best Catches in Hawaii<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#hawaii-fishing-seasons\" style=\"background-color:#2185c5\">Hawaii Fishing Seasons<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#where-is-the-best-fishing-in-hawaii\" style=\"background-color:#2185c5\">Best Fishing Spots in Hawaii<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#how-to-fish-in-hawaii\" style=\"background-color:#2185c5\">How to fish in Hawaii?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#hawaii-fishing-trips\" style=\"background-color:#2185c5\">Hawaii Fishing Trips<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#hawaii-fishing-regulations\" style=\"background-color:#2185c5\">Hawaii Fishing Regulations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><p><\/p><h2 id=\"best-catches-in-hawaii\">Best Catches in Hawaii<\/h2><p>You&#8217;ll hardly find a place in the US that boasts better deep sea fishing action than Hawaii. Just about every game fish you can think of either stops by the islands or lives here full-time. Among over 400 species, these are many that every avid <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/saltwater-fishing\/\">saltwater angler<\/a> wants to land.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/09\/14144329\/Mahi-HI-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A group of shirtless men hold large Mahi Mahi fish aboard a charter boat in Hawaii with the Pacific Ocean's open waters behind them\" class=\"wp-image-22095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/09\/14144329\/Mahi-HI-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/09\/14144329\/Mahi-HI-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/09\/14144329\/Mahi-HI-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/09\/14144329\/Mahi-HI.jpg 1045w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/dolphin-mahi-mahi\/us\/HI?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=22128\">Mahi Mahi<\/a><\/strong>: Although <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/hawaii-state-fish\/\">Hawaii&#8217;s state fish<\/a> is the Reef Triggerfish, the magnificent Mahi Mahi is a great alternative symbol for this group of islands. You&#8217;ll find Mahi Mahi inhabiting these waters all year, and they put up an excellent fight, often leaping majestically through the air. &#8220;Mahimahi&#8221; is a Hawaiian word, after all, meaning &#8220;very strong.&#8221; These fish are also a big part of Hawaii&#8217;s local cuisine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/tuna-yellowfin\/us\/HI?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=22128\">Yellowfin Tuna<\/a><\/strong>: The deep waters that surround the archipelago are home to a variety of delicious, hard-fighting varieties, especially between May and September. The most sought after is the Ahi &ndash; better known as Yellowfin Tuna. Battling these beasts isn&#8217;t an easy feat, especially as they usually weigh at least 125 pounds. But the excitement of reeling one in makes it all worth it. You may also find Skipjack Tuna (Aku) and Bigeye Tuna lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/marlin-fishing-in-hawaii\/\">Blue Marlin<\/a> (and other Billfish)<\/strong>: Hawaii is home to a year-round population of <strong>Swordfish, Spearfish, and Black, Blue, and Striped Marlin<\/strong>, with the Kona side of Hawaii&#8217;s &#8220;Big Island&#8221; being an especially productive departure point. The Hawaiian island of Oahu is a Striped Marlin hotspot, while Maui is home to lots of Blue Marlin, and Kauai boasts Swordfish. <\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14142346\/Wahoo-Hawaii-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A middle-aged man in a visor and sunglasses, holding a Wahoo on a charter fishing boat, with clear blue skies and bluewater in the background\" class=\"wp-image-33250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14142346\/Wahoo-Hawaii-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14142346\/Wahoo-Hawaii-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14142346\/Wahoo-Hawaii-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14142346\/Wahoo-Hawaii.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/wahoo\/us\/HI?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=22128\">Wahoo<\/a><\/strong>: Easily one of the top catches across all Hawaii&#8217;s islands, Wahoo (Ono) is fun to catch, though not necessarily easy to find. They&#8217;re among the fastest fish you can find, and take both live and dead bait with equal enthusiasm, especially when you&#8217;re trolling. Wahoo usually stay in the 30 lb range, but there are specimens out there twice that size. If all this is not enough, Wahoo are also delicious, especially when grilled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/trevally-giant\/us\/HI\/honolulu?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=22128\">Giant Trevally<\/a><\/strong>: Also known as Ulua, GTs are among the most beloved species of inshore and nearshore anglers. Not only are they gorgeous, but they&#8217;re formidable and smart fighters. It doesn&#8217;t hurt that they can weigh anywhere from 20&ndash;100 pounds either.  Finding them on the reefs is only a part of the challenge &ndash; landing one is a whole other story. They&#8217;re burly and stubborn, and you&#8217;ll need plenty of skill and patience to get them into the boat. Bluefin Trevally can also be caught.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/amberjack\/us\/HI?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=22128\">Amberjack<\/a><\/strong>: Locals call them &#8220;Kahala&#8221; and love targeting them both around deepwater wrecks and, yes, even close to shore. Sometimes Amberjack come closer to land to feed, and surf anglers make the most of it. Still, bottom fishing around reefs and wrecks is the best way to get one of these bad boys to bite. Smaller Kahala (up to 20 pounds) move around in schools, and bigger fish can weigh upwards of 50 pounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/bonefish\/us\/HI?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=22128\">Bonefish<\/a><\/strong>: It&#8217;s not just offshore fishing you can enjoy on the islands! Favorites of fly fishermen, Bonefish are surprisingly plentiful on the Hawaii fishing scene. The flats around Oahu are a playground to some of the biggest Bonefish you&#8217;ll ever see (around 5 pounds) and fly fishing is strong every day of the year, as long as the weather allows it. If you&#8217;d like to stay on land, but still enjoy unforgettable action, bonefishing might just be your thing.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>As you can see, there&#8217;s no shortage of A-listers in Hawaii, and there&#8217;s a lot more to chase in these prolific waters. Different types of Snapper are at your disposal &ndash;<strong> Onaga, Ehu, <\/strong>and<strong> Pink Snapper<\/strong>, to name a few. <strong>Rainbow Runner, Barracuda, Needlefish, Triggerfish, Wrasse, Jobfish, <\/strong>and<strong> Sharks<\/strong> are all on the list as well. And freshwater fishing is also an option! In lakes and reservoirs all over the archipelago, you could hook into <strong>Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Peacock Bass<\/strong>, among others.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='235' data-destination-title='Hawaii' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Hawaii<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"hawaii-fishing-seasons\">Hawaii Fishing Seasons<\/h2><p>Whenever you decide to go fishing in the Aloha State, you&#8217;re in for a treat. There&#8217;s really no low season here, the only stumbling block could be the weather in late fall and winter.<\/p><p><strong>Summer<\/strong> is the best time to visit because all the most popular deep sea fish are around. Billfish are the ultimate catch in Hawaii, and<strong> Marlin<\/strong> is the most coveted one of them all. Their peak season is during summer, though there are quite a few fish around in fall as well. The same goes for <strong>Swordfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, <\/strong>and<strong> Snapper.<\/strong><\/p><p>If you&#8217;re coming in <strong>fall or winter<\/strong>, there&#8217;s still plenty for you to chase. <strong>Bigeye and Yellowfin Tuna <\/strong>are stellar examples, as you&#8217;ll find the brawniest of them all from December through February. You can hook into bottom feeders like <strong>Amberjack<\/strong> around that time, too, and there&#8217;s also quite a bit of <strong>Snapper<\/strong>. <strong>Jobfish, <\/strong>and<strong> Giant and Bluefin Trevally<\/strong> are also up for grabs.<\/p><h3 id=\"hawaii-fishing-calendar\">Hawaii Fishing Calendar<\/h3><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n   <thead>\n      <tr>\n         <th>Species<\/th>\n         <th>Jan<\/th>\n         <th>Feb<\/th>\n         <th>Mar<\/th>\n         <th>Apr<\/th>\n         <th>May<\/th>\n         <th>Jun<\/th>\n         <th>Jul<\/th>\n         <th>Aug<\/th>\n         <th>Sep<\/th>\n         <th>Oct<\/th>\n         <th>Nov<\/th>\n         <th>Dec<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/thead>\n   <tbody>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Amberjack<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Bonefish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Marlin (Black)<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Marlin (Blue)<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\t  <tr>\n         <td><strong>Marlin (Striped)<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Snapper<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Swordfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n        <\/tr><tr>\n      <\/tr>\n         <tr><td><strong>Trevally (Giant)<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Tuna (Bigeye)<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n <\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tuna (Skipjack)<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Tuna (Yellowfin)<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Wahoo<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n   <\/tbody>\n<\/table><p><\/p><h2 id=\"where-is-the-best-fishing-in-hawaii\">Where is the best fishing in Hawaii?<\/h2><p>Hawaii has eight main islands (Big Island, Maui, O&#8217;ahu, Kauai, Moloka&#8217;i, Lanai, Kaho&#8217;olawe, Ni&#8217;ihau) plus 137 smaller islands scattered around them. So wherever you cast your line, chances are you&#8217;ll find something worth catching. Here are the best of the best fishing spots in Hawaii whose fantastic action you shouldn&#8217;t miss out on. <\/p><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-wp-image-link-list-block\"><div class=\"custom-row\"><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-oahu\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/02\/14134659\/oahu-bay-sunset.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Fishing in Oahu<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-on-maui\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143129\/Maui.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Fishing on Maui<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-kauai\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/03\/14152958\/Kauai.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Fishing in Kauai<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-wp-image-link-list-block\"><div class=\"custom-row\"><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-kailua-kona\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/12\/14142311\/KailuaKona.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Fishing in Kailua-Kona<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-honolulu\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/03\/14141550\/Waikiki-Beach-Honolulu-Hawaii.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Fishing in Honolulu<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><p>If this is your first time visiting Hawaii, and you&#8217;re just not sure where to start, <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/which-hawaiian-island-is-the-best-for-you\/\">check out this useful guide<\/a> to help you determine which of the islands is the best for you.<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-fish-in-hawaii\">How to fish in Hawaii?<\/h2><p>When you come to Hawaii, you won&#8217;t just be spoiled with gorgeous views and turquoise waters, but also the sheer number of fish and ways to catch them. The riches of the Pacific are at your disposal whether you use flies, rods, or spears to get to them. Here are the most popular techniques to use and get that trophy fish.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-wp-image-link-list-block\"><div class=\"custom-row\"><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/deep-sea-fishing-in-hawaii\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/03\/14153002\/Hawaii-fishing.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Deep Sea Fishing in Hawaii<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/spearfishing-in-hawaii\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/05\/14141348\/Spearfishing-Equipment.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Spearfishing in Hawaii<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"custom-col\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/oahu-fly-fishing\/\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url(https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/02\/14134653\/Bonefish-Oahu.jpg)\"><span class=\"image-title\">Fly Fishing in Oahu<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/fly-fishing\/us\/HI?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=22128\">Fly fishing<\/a><\/strong>: Yes, fly fishing can be off the charts in the middle of the Pacific! Bonefish are the stars of the flats, and they grow big and hardy here. Passionate anglers jet in from all over the mainland for the chance to battle these beauties, and Oahu is the epicenter of the action. For more variety, you can target Trevallies from land and in the nearshore waters. Offshore fly fishing is also a thrill, with Mahi Mahi and Tuna as the most prominent catches. Finally, if you&#8217;re craving some freshwater fishing, explore the lakes and reservoirs of the islands and try to land various Bass species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/spearfishing\/us\/HI?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=22128\">Spearfishing<\/a><\/strong>: It&#8217;s no secret that the reefs in the Hawaiian archipelago are phenomenal, their inhabitants even more so. That&#8217;s why spearfishing is such a popular pastime, and the clear warm waters don&#8217;t hurt either. You can chase reef dwellers like Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Trevally, Goatfish, and Triggerfish. If you&#8217;ve got more experience, you can test your mettle in the bluewater, where you can go against Wahoo, Tuna, and Bull Mahi Mahi. Even if you&#8217;re a beginner spearo, there are professional guides who can show you the ropes and help you land your first catch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/big-game-fishing\/us\/HI?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=22128\">Deep Sea Fishing<\/a><\/strong>: This is the most common type of fishing in Hawaii. It&#8217;s hardly surprising seeing that big game fish feel at home in these productive waters. We already mentioned that anything from Snapper and Mahi Mahi to a variety of Billfish is out there, ready for battle. You don&#8217;t even have to travel far to get to these fish &ndash; the bottoms drop off quickly and you can be fishing in waters that are over 1,000 feet deep in a matter of minutes. Basically, every deep sea fisher&#8217;s dream comes true in Hawaii, whether you&#8217;re on <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/deep-sea-fishing-on-maui\/\">Maui<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/deep-sea-fishing-in-kauai\/\">Kauai<\/a>, or anywhere in between!<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"hawaii-fishing-trips\">Hawaii Fishing Trips<\/h2><p>Whatever your fishing goals are, there&#8217;s a Hawaii fishing trip that can make it happen. Local guides often come from generations of anglers and know these waters like the back of their hand. That&#8217;s exactly what you want when you&#8217;re exploring a fishery that&#8217;s undoubtedly productive but can be tricky to navigate.<\/p><p>If you want to start off easy, there are captains who organize short and sweet <strong>2-hour excursions<\/strong>. These will keep you close to shore, but still give you time to hook into something tasty. Half day trips usually last <strong>4&ndash;5 hours<\/strong> and are excellent for people who want to get a taste of deep sea fishing, without spending the whole day on the water.<\/p><p>Then you&#8217;ve got expeditions that last<strong> 8+ hours<\/strong>. These are the trips that will put you face to gills with Billfish and massive game fish. Full day trips give you time to go out to the deep waters and spend time chasing your dream catch. Of course, there are trip options that last longer<strong> (anywhere from 10 hours to a couple of days)<\/strong> for dedicated fishers on the hunt for their next trophy.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='235' data-destination-title='Hawaii' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Hawaii'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"hawaii-fishing-regulations\">Hawaii Fishing Regulations<\/h2><p><strong>Exploring the flats, the reefs, or the open waters of the Pacific? <\/strong>You won&#8217;t need a fishing license to cast your line if you&#8217;re from Hawaii.<strong> <\/strong>However, visiting anglers will have to choose from a 1-day, 7-day, or annual permit. <\/p><p><strong>Hitting the reservoirs or lakes for a freshwater adventure? <\/strong>Then you&#8217;ll need a <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/hawaii-fishing-license\/\">Hawaii fishing license<\/a>. You can order one online from the Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources. Prices start at $5 for residents and $10 for out-of-state visitors for shorter tourist licenses.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/12\/14135306\/hawaii-rnr.jpg\" alt='An infographic with the Hawaii state flag and a boat on a blue background, stating \"Hawaii Fishing Regulations: What You Need to Know\"' class=\"wp-image-45180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/12\/14135306\/hawaii-rnr.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/12\/14135306\/hawaii-rnr-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/12\/14135306\/hawaii-rnr-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&#8217;re fishing Wahiaw&#257; Reservoir from the public fishing area, you&#8217;ll need to bring an entry permit, which is free and can be added to your freshwater license purchase on the DoAR site. <\/p><p>When it comes to keeping your catch, <strong>most deep sea sportfishing charters expect to keep anything that&#8217;s reeled aboard<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re bottom fishing around the reefs, you&#8217;ll likely split your catch with your boat. Make sure you discuss your expectations with your captain beforehand to avoid disappointment.  <\/p>    <h2 id=\"hawaii-fishing-faqs\">Hawaii Fishing FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96cb6ebe36\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96cb6ebe36-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What is the state fish of Hawaii?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96cb6ebe36-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>The state fish of Hawaii is the Reef Triggerfish, and its Hawaiian name is a real tongue twister \u2013 <strong>Humuhumunukunukuapua\u2019a<\/strong>. The literal translation of the name is \u201cTriggerfish with a pig snout.\u201d<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96cb6ebe36-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Do you need a fishing license in Hawaii?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96cb6ebe36-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>If you\u2019re going saltwater fishing, you don\u2019t need a fishing license. However, if you\u2019re fishing in freshwater, you do need one, which you can buy <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ehawaii.gov\/home\/online-services\/freshwater-fishing-license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96cb6ebe36-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Can you fish in Hawaii?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96cb6ebe36-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Absolutely! In fact, it\u2019s one of the best activities to try while you\u2019re in Aloha State. Deep sea fishing is phenomenal here, especially if you\u2019re going after <strong>Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Snapper,<\/strong> and <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>. Fly fishing in the flats around the islands will put you on <strong>Bonefish<\/strong> and <strong>Giant Trevally<\/strong>. Inland freshwater lakes are great fun for Bass anglers, with lots of <strong>Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Peacock Bass.<\/strong><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"3\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96cb6ebe36-item-3\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What is the best fishing island in Hawaii?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96cb6ebe36-item-3\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>You can\u2019t go wrong wherever you decide to cast your line in Hawaii, but <strong>Oahu, Big Island, Maui, and Kauai<\/strong> are famous for their premier angling opportunities.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"4\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96cb6ebe36-item-4\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">How much does it cost to go fishing in Hawaii?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96cb6ebe36-item-4\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>The price of your fishing trip really depends on the duration of it. 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