Fresh Waianae Fishing Reports

Nearshore trolling at West Side Oahu offers a distinct and enjoyable salt-water fishing experience, contrasting the high-seas adventure of offshore big-game trolling. This local approach can be incredibly productive and enjoyable, especially without the challenge of navigating the larger swells found offshore. Our crew has shown significant improvement in targeting nearshore species, recently landing an impressive 31Lb Ulua just minutes from our home harbor. This highlights the excellent fishing opportunities available right in our backyard. This nearshore experience is particularly suitable for kids, families, and couples who seek the excitement of fishing without the need to venture far offshore. It's a great way to catch decent-sized fish while staying close to shore. For those looking for a rewarding fishing outing that's accessible and family-friendly, nearshore trolling on the west side of Oahu proves to be a fantastic option.

The Ono, also known as Wahoo, is a popular game fish found in the warm ocean waters around Hawaii. The Ono fish season in Hawaii typically peaks during the summer months, from May through September. This is when the water temperatures are ideal for the Ono to thrive, and they are often found closer to shore, making them more accessible to anglers. The Ono is known for its speed and fighting ability, making it a challenging and exciting catch for sport fishermen. Its flesh is firm and white with a mild flavor, highly prized for its culinary versatility and often featured in local Hawaiian cuisine. Whether grilled, seared, or served raw in dishes like poke, the Ono fish is a seasonal delight that captures the essence of Hawaiian seafood.

On July 27 we were blessed with big tuna and on the way back we got a 75lb marlin. Its a tye tradition to cut the first big Tuna of the season and share it wity friends n family. Our customer was traveling the next day and he couldn’t take any fish. We stayed late and cut the Tuna. We also send the Marlin to the auction to sell it. Next morning the customer texted me and said he have noticed a homless camps and lots of homeless on the area and he wanted to share some of the fish with them. We loved that!!!! My crew and i drove to town and the marlin for whatever mysterious reason didnt sell at the auction this morning. We had to negotiate taking the marlin back and we did !! Later this afternoon we delivered the marlin to the homeless camp and its probably going to feed many many people. The tuna was cut and shared with 19 families. As a captain and a fisherman its always good to put in prespective that fishing is great but fishing existence was because people need food on their tables. While we get to fish and have a lot of fun lets always make sure to ground ourselves to share and put the food on as many people as we could possible do. My crew and I are humbled to be part of those who serve the community and bring food to the table also humbled to share so many good memories with our customers. Mahalo Justin Flynn for fishing with us and for having the heart to help the community. Capt. Trex

I love fishing with our charter customers but some days we are not booked yet we still go fishing and check what is out there. This blue marlin decided to slam our lure just 2.5 miles outside of the harbor while on the way back coming in 10 min before sunset. She give us a very good fight and showed stubborn attitude while leadring. It came to be lb 230 and it was shared it with our community. When you love to fish you just go fishing cuz you can never catch em from the couch or from IG posts.. they are out there and that’s where we love to go.

Fishing and catching are two different things. Some days we work hard all 12h and catch maybe 1 fish or sometime the fish simple don’t want to bite. Other days fish bite right away. These two nice fish came in a custom 4h trip as we bottom fished for 1h then we started trolling at 4:30pm .. soon after we worked in area that we know the Ahi may bite at. The big tuna took the lure and went deep. 30min later the fish was caught and our customers were very happy. We start make way back home and as the sun going down the marlin took another lure. Customers fought the fish, we got in and the day was called awsome fishing and catching day.

Some days the tuna just dont want stop biting.. as much as we love this event.. this doesn’t happen everyday and so many factors had to align for this to happen.. when this “tuna time” happens oh boy everyone is busy .. blood everywhere and everyone busy either reeling a fish or watching another one biting the lines.