If you're visiting Maui at the beginning of the year, you can count on the first two weeks to be busy. Striped Marlin are biting steadily, and Black and Blue Marlins are starting to show up.

Winter can be action-packed with Striped Marlin. This pelagic fish moves with the changes in temperatures and currents, so local knowledge is valuable when trolling for them.

Warmer weather marks an Amberjack fishing frenzy. They're fast and vicious predators, so be ready to engage in a tug-of-war with them if you cross paths. For those keen on chasing Tunas, Skipjack and Bigeye Tuna are roaming the area as well.

Spring is when things start to ramp up in Maui with Tunas and Marlins cruising these waters in greater numbers. Amberjack are reaching their peak, but Mahi Mahi are dominating the waters. Near the end of the month, Wahoo and Giant Trevally begin to emerge. 

You can target anything from Mahi Mahi, Striped Marlin, Shortbill Spearfish, and Wahoo to Blue Marlin. Bear in mind that tradewinds can be high in the afternoon, so mornings are more reliable for fishing.

While fishing on Maui is a year-round activity, summer is the most promising time of the year for trying your luck with big game fish. You can go up to 40 miles offshore in pursuit of a 500lbs Blue Marlin.

This is when fishing gets serious on Maui, and boat availability gets cut in half due to tournaments. July is also the month when the Blue Marlin World Cup is held, so make sure you book your trip ahead of time.

Favorable fishing conditions continue in  August, and trolling for Tunas and Marlins is still going strong. While Mahi Mahi's activity slows down, they're still the common game fish. Giant Trevally are sailing through Maui's waters, too.

While some of the biggest specimens have been found in Hawaiian waters, Giant Trevally can be sporadic. However, early fall could be your chance to locate these fish! They're hungry and ready to bite just about anything.

Moderate temperatures and mild waters still boast Blue Marlin and Tunas, but this is the prime time for landing magnificent Mahi Mahi. They're traveling in pairs or smaller packs in search of food. This will be your opportunity to reel them in.

While the thrill over luring in energetic Mahi Mahi isn't dying down, the excitement over Bigeye Tuna is chiming in. Due to their feisty character and delicious meat, Bigeye Tuna are an attractive sport fish in Maui.

Typically, the first half of the month is slow in terms of fishing, but once the holiday season approaches, Maui livens up and charters are all booked up. If you want to go after Bigeye Tuna, make sure to book well in advance.