{"id":31272,"date":"2021-09-26T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-26T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=31272"},"modified":"2026-03-18T17:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:07:04","slug":"fishing-in-kailua-kona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-kailua-kona\/","title":{"rendered":"Kailua-Kona 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\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Like many island cultures, Hawaiians hold fishing in high regard. And why wouldn&rsquo;t they, considering it&#8217;s some of the best in the entire world! Anyone who&#8217;s ever been fishing in Kailua-Kona will tell you it&rsquo;s one of those magical places where you can go after big fish year-round &ndash; mere minutes away from the dock.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/ertwq58v5t.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='ertwq58v5t']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/ertwq58v5t\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"ertwq58v5t\" 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;\">Your fishing trip to Hawaii&#039;s big island is coming up, and you&#039;re in for a dynamic experience. But before you start packing your bags, let&#039;s take a look at what you can expect from your trip. This area is home to legendary fishing grounds, and the\r\n\r\nKona coast in particular is renowned for its world class angling action. When fishing here, you&#039;ll definitely be trolling in deep waters.\r\n\r\nThis involves having multiple lines in the water while moving at a high speed, allowing you to cover a lot of ground quickly in your search for fish. Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna known locally as Ahi, and Wahoo also called Ono are all in the cards. But hooking one won&#039;t always be easy. Once you set the trolling lures, it becomes a game of waiting for the bite.\r\n\r\nTrolling can be 90% boredom and 10% pandemonium. And that&#039;s pretty much what a day of fishing can be.\r\n\r\nWhen luck strikes and you get a fish on the line, that&#039;s excitement kicks in.\r\n\r\nOnce you get that fish on, it&#039;s time to start working. If we fish for mylon, it&#039;s about one bite for every thirty hours of fishing, but we still have a chance every single day to go out and catch a fish or two or three.\r\n\r\nIn general, your captain and crew play a crucial role in maximizing your fishing experience. They know the waters intimately, steering you to the hotspots where the big game fish are and ensuring every moment on the water is purposeful and rewarding.\r\n\r\nAs for weather and sea conditions, Kona boasts mild tropical weather year-round, offering ideal fishing conditions almost every day. This makes it a great location for families, beginners, and experts.\r\n\r\nSo the one nice thing about fishing here in Kona, Hawaii is is that we have three big mountain ranges that block all of our wind. Our dominant wind basically comes out of the northeast. And being that we have about eighty miles of coastline that is covered by that, our our water stays really calm here. There &#039;s only a handful out of the days where we don&#039;t have nice smooth, calm water here.\r\n\r\nSo pack your sunscreen and a little bit of luck and get ready to experience moments of pure excitement in the waters of Hawaii&#039;s Big Island. Aloha and happy fishing.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p><\/p><p>Before we really get started, let&rsquo;s take a second to address the common head-scratcher that comes with the name of this amazing fishing destination. Locals and anglers alike refer to the place as simply &#8220;Kona.&#8221; This is all well and good as long as you don&rsquo;t go to the wrong Kona by accident. You see, the word Kona means &#8220;Leeward&#8221; in Hawaiian, and every island has its own Kona district. With that out of the way, let&rsquo;s dive into the world of Kona fishing&#8230;<\/p><h2 id=\"best-fish-to-catch-in-kailua-kona\">Best Fish to Catch in Kailua-Kona<\/h2><p>The first thing you need to know about fishing here is that the waters get really deep really fast. You won&rsquo;t make it more than a mile or two out before you reach 100+ fathoms of water. Not only can you fish your heart out even on a shorter trip, but the water itself is calmer than on trips where you have to go dozens of miles out before you find something. And speaking of finding something, let&rsquo;s see what Kona has to offer:<\/p><h3 id=\"marlin\">Marlin<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142736\/kona-marlin.jpg\" alt=\"An angler taking a photo with the Marlin he just caught and holding the line in his right hand.\" class=\"wp-image-31275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142736\/kona-marlin.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142736\/kona-marlin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142736\/kona-marlin-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>When it comes to billfishing in Kona, Blue Marlin tends to steal the show time and again. Even so, there&#8217;s plenty of action for its Black and Striped cousins too. Seeing as this is one of the few places in the world where the phrase &#8220;inshore Marlin fishing&#8221; actually makes sense, it would be a shame to miss out on all the fun. You can find Blue Marlin in Kona all year round, but we&rsquo;d recommend mid-summer for the best possible experience.<\/p><p>On the other hand, Striped Marlin are more migratory and are usually found in the winter months. Also known as Nairagi in these parts, they are most commonly found between January and March. While not as big as their Blue counterparts, they&rsquo;re still a lot of fun to catch &ndash; their tall leaps being nothing less than spectacular to behold.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='234' data-destination-title='Kailua-Kona' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='marlin_blue'data-headline='Top Blue Marlin Fishing Charters in Kailua-Kona'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"tuna\">Tuna<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142736\/kona-tuna.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers on a charter boat hold a Yellowfin Tuna they recently caught near Kona.\" class=\"wp-image-31276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142736\/kona-tuna.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142736\/kona-tuna-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142736\/kona-tuna-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Yes, Marlin are great, but they&rsquo;re far from the only fish in the sea. In fact, some would say Tuna fishing in Kailua-Kona is just as good, if not even better. Like Marlin, you can fish for them whenever you want, but for the best results you should plan your trip between May and September.<\/p><p>If your plan is to reel in the biggest and baddest Tuna around, you&rsquo;ll want to start with Yellowfins. Here in Kona they usually range anywhere from 100&ndash;250 pounds, and you can find them in large schools looking for bait fish. Aside from being a delicious meal, they&rsquo;ll give you a run for your money when you try reeling one in.<\/p><h3 id=\"mahi-mahi\">Mahi Mahi<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-mahi-2.jpg\" alt=\"An angler smiles while holding a Mahi Mahi he recently caught.\" class=\"wp-image-31280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-mahi-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-mahi-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-mahi-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>The beautiful Mahi Mahi are another mainstay of fishing in Kailua-Kona. They&rsquo;re great to eat, fun to catch, and the waters are absolutely teeming with them &ndash; what&rsquo;s not to like? Popular with beginners and seasoned anglers alike, you&rsquo;re sure to have a lot of fun with these aquatic acrobats.<\/p><p>There&rsquo;s never a bad time to go fishing for Mahi, but it could be useful to know their numbers peak starting around mid-December up until April. They love schooling near various offshore debris, constantly on the lookout for something to eat. Indulge them with some sardines and you&rsquo;ll have a real frenzy on your hands.<\/p><h3 id=\"spearfish\">Spearfish<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142735\/kona-spearfish.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers on a charter boat hold a Shortbill Spearfish they just caught.\" class=\"wp-image-31278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142735\/kona-spearfish.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142735\/kona-spearfish-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142735\/kona-spearfish-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/hawaii-fishing\/\">Hawaii<\/a> is the only place in the world with a stable stock of Shortbill Spearfish? You can encounter this migratory species in other parts of the Indo-Pacific too, but they&rsquo;re not all that popular because of how rarely anglers run into them.<\/p><p>Locally known as Hebi, they&rsquo;re also the smallest Billfish you can find in these waters. That&rsquo;s far from being a bad thing, considering their size made them popular with Kona&rsquo;s light tackle anglers. And of course, anyone looking to become part of the IGFA Billfish Royal Slam Club is bound to have Kona&rsquo;s Spearfish on their to-do list.<\/p><h3 id=\"wahoo\">Wahoo<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142735\/kona-wahoo.jpg\" alt=\"An angler sits at the back of a boat, holding a Wahoo he just caught.\" class=\"wp-image-31279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142735\/kona-wahoo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142735\/kona-wahoo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142735\/kona-wahoo-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Last, but certainly not least, we have the speedy Wahoo. Hawaiians call them Ono, which literally means &ldquo;good to eat.&rdquo; How&rsquo;s that for an endorsement? But it&rsquo;s not all about the taste, seeing as how they&rsquo;re a wildly popular game fish to boot.<\/p><p>Unlike some other local favorites like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo are loners by nature. This makes them more difficult to track down, but it&rsquo;s more than worth it. Built for speed and armed with razor-sharp teeth, landing a Wahoo is no picnic. They&rsquo;re not picky eaters so they&rsquo;ll jump on pretty much anything you send their way, but ballyhoo and mullet are good starter options.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='234' data-destination-title='Kailua-Kona' 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 Kailua-Kona<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-go-fishing-in-kailua-kona\">How to Go Fishing in Kailua-Kona<\/h2><p>Whether it&rsquo;s a quiet day on the beach or an <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/big-game-fishing\/us\/HI\/kailua-kona?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=31272\">offshore fishing adventure<\/a> with non-stop action, Kona has all you need for an unforgettable fishing experience. We&rsquo;ll be taking a look at some of the most popular ways to go fishing in Kona, so you can work out the best fit for your own Hawaiian adventure.<\/p><h3 id=\"charter-fishing\">Charter Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-charter.jpg\" alt=\"Five young anglers enjoying the view from a charter boat cruising near Kailua-Kona\" class=\"wp-image-31281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-charter.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-charter-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-charter-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&#8217;re looking to head out into the deep blue for some huge fish, you&rsquo;ll want to find yourself a good <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/HI\/kailua-kona\/?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=31272\">charter boat<\/a> for the job. This is the most hassle-free way to go about things, since your captain will have everything from rods and reels to bait and lures ready to rock &lsquo;n&rsquo; roll. When you&rsquo;re looking to duke it out with some big-league Billfish, having a good crew at your back is indispensable.<\/p><p>It&rsquo;s also a good learning experience. There are some fishing techniques native to Hawaii that are an absolute blast to try. Probably the most famous example is the &ldquo;Ika-Shibi&rdquo; technique. Devised in the early 1900s by immigrants from Okinawa, it&rsquo;s used on nighttime trips to great success. You&rsquo;ll start off by catching squid that you&rsquo;ll then use as bait for handlining Yellowfin Tuna throughout the night.<\/p><p>And that&rsquo;s just the tip of the iceberg! When going with a local crew, you can be sure you&rsquo;ll be using the best tools for the job.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='234' data-destination-title='Kailua-Kona' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Kailua-Kona'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"kayak-fishing\">Kayak Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-kayak.jpg\" alt=\"Angler on a kayak retrieves his lure from the water.\" class=\"wp-image-31282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-kayak.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-kayak-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142734\/kona-kayak-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Have you ever wondered if it&rsquo;s possible to go after Billfish from a kayak? We&rsquo;re happy to say that the answer is a resounding yes! The amazing combo of deep and calm waters close to Kona is what makes this type of fishing possible. For anyone who&rsquo;s got some yak experience, this is a must-try. It&rsquo;s also a budget-friendly option if you&rsquo;re not looking to splurge.<\/p><p>Most local kayak anglers will be targeting Yellowfin Tuna, but you&rsquo;ve got plenty of other options too. You can also target Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, as well as the occasional Billfish and Giant Trevally. Something you&rsquo;ll notice about other kayak anglers here is that hardly anyone uses a traditional hook gaff when fishing. This is because the weapon of choice in Hawaii is the spear gaff, also known as a &#8220;kage.&#8221;<\/p><h3 id=\"surf-fishing\">Surf Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-surf.jpg\" alt=\"Father and son fishing from an area in Kailua-Kona covered in black lava.\" class=\"wp-image-31283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-surf.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-surf-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-surf-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Kona surf fishing is a great way to spend a day out with friends and family, clear your mind, and hopefully catch some fish. Like most <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/hawaii-fishing\/\">other places in Hawaii<\/a>, the nature is breathtaking and the waters bountiful, so what&rsquo;s not to love?<\/p><p>There&rsquo;s a good variety when it comes to the fish you might hook at the end of the day. Trevally are a common sight in the summer, but so are Peacock Grouper, Bonefish, Flatfish, and others. For fly anglers, Kona can be the perfect place to work on your stripping technique. Just cast out as far as you can manage, wait a bit, and start stripping with both hands. The fish will come running!<\/p><h2 id=\"kailua-kona-fishing-spots\">Kailua-Kona Fishing Spots<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-2.jpg\" alt=\"The coastal part of Kailua-Kona shown on the left-hand side with Kailua Bay to the right.\" class=\"wp-image-31284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Truth is, once you&rsquo;re a few miles out on the water, it won&rsquo;t take long before you see rods bending and heads turning. That&rsquo;s what makes Kona such a popular fishing location in the first place. Let&rsquo;s take a look at some of the most popular spots for fishing in the wider Kona area:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kaiwi Point:<\/strong> Just to the northwest of Kona you have a premier trolling location in the form of Kaiwi Point. Back in the old days, anglers didn&rsquo;t just come home with a lot of fish but with stories too. The most famous one concerns the Kaiwi Point Mermaid, said to be keeping the local dolphins company. Keep an eye out when trolling for Mahi and Tuna, you never know what you&rsquo;ll see out there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keauhou Bay:<\/strong> A few miles south of Kailua Kona proper you&rsquo;ll find this popular kayak-launch area. Other than kayaks, you&rsquo;ll also find regular charter boats headed further south to look for Marlin and other Billfish. Surf anglers can stay on the pier and try their luck at reeling in a GT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anaeho&rsquo;omalu Bay (A-Bay):<\/strong> Now this is your classic summer getaway location. Beautiful sandy beaches that give way to rocky ledges to the south make A-Bay a prime place for the whole family. Some of the more regular species caught here include Trevally, Bonefish, and small Barracuda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honaunau:<\/strong> Lastly, further down to the south, we have the small town of Honaunau. Primarily known for its national historic park, its waters are a popular location for offshore ledge fishing. If you plan on looking for that big Blue Marlin, keep this scenic little place in mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"when-to-go-fishing-in-kailua-kona\">When to Go Fishing in Kailua-Kona<\/h2><p>Kailua-Kona is an amazing place to fish in no matter when you visit. Like the rest of Hawaii, it&#8217;s one of the few places out there where Marlin bite year-round. In particular, you&#8217;ll be able to wrestle Blue from spring to fall, while their Striped cousins bite in the winter.<\/p><p>Similarly, Mahi Mahi are present in these water throughout the year, though the best time in terms of numbers is the winter. Oppositely, Yellowfin Tuna patrol these waters in the summertime, along with their smaller relatives &ndash; Skipjacks. Wahoo &ndash; or Ono &ndash; are another species that like the warmer months, and you&#8217;ll see them anywhere between April and September.<\/p><h3 id=\"fishing-tournaments-in-kailua-kona\">Fishing Tournaments in Kailua-Kona<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142732\/tourney2.jpg\" alt=\"Flags fluttering from a fishing boat show the fish caught by the crew that day.\" class=\"wp-image-31286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142732\/tourney2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142732\/tourney2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142732\/tourney2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Being one of the absolute best locations for deep sea fishing on the planet, it&rsquo;s no wonder that Kona has its share of fishing tournaments. In fact, it&rsquo;s home to over a dozen such contests where the best anglers compete for millions of dollars year in and year out. Probably the most famous of the bunch is the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT). Having gotten off the ground in 1959, it&rsquo;s actually the second oldest big game sportfishing event in the world.<\/p><p>For all the women anglers out there, make sure to check out Huggo&#8217;s Wahine Fishing Tournament. With a tradition spanning two decades and counting, it&rsquo;s widely known as the world&rsquo;s largest all-women Billfish tournament. As many as 75 teams compete under four different categories every year.<\/p><p>Of course, it&rsquo;s not all about the super-serious international events. Hawaiians adore fishing, so there&rsquo;s a bunch of locally-driven tournaments to look forward to every year. It&rsquo;s always a good idea to see what&rsquo;s going on when you&rsquo;re in the neighborhood, you might find something right up your alley.<\/p><h2 id=\"kailua-kona-fishing-regulations\">Kailua-Kona Fishing Regulations<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142732\/kailua-kona-regs.jpg\" alt=\"An infographic that says Kailua-Kona Fishing Regulations - All you need to know on a blue background with the Hawaii state flag above and the image of a boat below the text.\" class=\"wp-image-31290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142732\/kailua-kona-regs.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142732\/kailua-kona-regs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142732\/kailua-kona-regs-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&rsquo;re visiting from the mainland &ndash; or anywhere outside of Hawaii for that matter&nbsp;&ndash; you&rsquo;ll need a <strong>saltwater fishing license<\/strong>. There are daily, weekly, and annual packages to suit the length of your stay, and they&rsquo;re relatively affordable.<\/p><p>You&rsquo;ll also need to pay attention to fishing regulations that concern angling in specific areas of the island. You can find the most up-to-date regulations on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/dlnr.hawaii.gov\/dar\/fishing\/fishing-regulations\/regulated-areas\/regulated-fishing-areas-on-hawaii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Division of Aquatic Resources website<\/a>. These address things like dedicated zones for spearfishing, fish limits, and more.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"fishing-in-kailua-kona\">Fishing in Kailua-Kona<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-6a00046c26cd4\" 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-6a00046c26cd4-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Is fishing good in Kona?<\/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-6a00046c26cd4-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oh, yes! <\/span><b>Kailua-Kona<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is one of the best big-game fishing destinations in the world. With deep offshore waters close to shore, there\u2019s potential to catch <\/span><b>Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0within minutes of leaving the harbor.<\/span><\/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-6a00046c26cd4-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Can you fish off the shore in Kona?<\/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-6a00046c26cd4-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sure you can \u2013 shore fishing is very popular along the Kona coast and it\u2019s a great way to catch a variety of Hawaiian reef fish, including multiple kinds of Trevally. Just manage your expectations: the fish will be smaller than what you can catch on the reefs just a few minutes offshore.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is fishing good in Kona?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Oh, yes! Kailua-Kona is one of the best big-game fishing destinations in the world. 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Just manage your expectations: the fish will be smaller than what you can catch on the reefs just a few minutes offshore.\"}}]}<\/script><h2 id=\"fishing-in-kailua-kona-welcome-to-the-land-of-giants\">Fishing in Kailua-Kona &ndash; Welcome to the Land of Giants<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-outro.jpg\" alt=\"A view of Kailua-Kona from the top of a nearby hillside.\" class=\"wp-image-31285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-outro.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-outro-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/09\/14142733\/kona-outro-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Kona is one of those places that are almost too good to be true. You have world-class deep sea fishing minutes away from the dock, and waters calm enough for &#8216;yak anglers to go after Swordfish. If you&rsquo;re a dedicated big game angler, this little slice of paradise needs to be on your bucket list. And if you&rsquo;re not, Kona might just turn you into one.<\/p><p><em>Have you ever been fishing in Kailua-Kona? Any stories to share or tips for all the greenhorns out there? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like many island cultures, Hawaiians hold fishing in high regard. And why wouldn&rsquo;t they, considering it&#8217;s some of the best in the entire world! Anyone who&#8217;s ever been fishing in Kailua-Kona will tell you it&rsquo;s one of those magical places where you can go after big fish year-round &ndash; mere minutes away from the dock. 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