Aku Biting, Light Wind Off Haleiwa—Book!

October 20, 2026 Haleiwa 3 seeMorePhotos & 1 seeMoreVideos
Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Skipjack)

Trip Summary

The aku bite is ON off Haleiwa! Our guests were hooked up on trolled lures all morning, with hungry skipjack tuna crashing the spread in beautiful blue water. Birds were working bait schools everywhere we looked, and light winds with calm seas made for an easy, comfortable ride all day long. We run private trips out of Haleiwa Harbor for up to 6 guests, and all gear is included — just bring your sunblock and your best fishing attitude. Whale season (Oct–Mar) is just getting started, so humpback whales, sharks, turtles, and dolphins may show themselves on your trip if they choose. The aku are here now and the bite is hot. Book your trip today with Hawaii Whale Tale Tours right here on FishingBooker — reserve your spot before this bite cools off!
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Haleiwa, Hawaii, United States
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Experience authentic deep sea fishing on Oahu's North Shore with Hawaii Whale Tale Tours. Join Captain Matt, a seasoned Haleiwa fisherman with 23 years of experience, for a hands-on, owner-operated private fishing adventure targeting Mahi Mahi, Ono (Wahoo...

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Haleiwa Fishing Report — Week of Nov 2
Haleiwa Fishing Report — Week of Nov 2
November 6, 2026
Following up on last week's mahi and aku action, the North Shore pattern is holding strong into November. Off Haleiwa, the trade winds have been coming and going, and early morning has been the cleanest window on the water. The ocean settles between swells, and that first light troll is hard to beat. That is what a Haleiwa fishing charter is all about — one private group, lines in early, and room to run. What is in the mix right now: aku — skipjack tuna — and mahi mahi on the troll, with wahoo and shibi in the same waters. Shibi is yellowfin under 100 lbs. Aku are the blue and white ones, usually 1 to 2 feet long. We are also seeing trevally and bottom fish when we change up the plan. It is a good mix for Oahu deep sea fishing and Hawaii sport fishing this time of year. This is also whale season. Whale watching Oahu runs October through March, and on the water you can sometimes see whales, sharks, and turtles if they choose to show themselves — and occasionally a rare Hawaiian monk seal. If you are looking for a North Shore fishing charter, a private fishing charter Oahu, or a Honolulu fishing charter with a local captain, now is a great time to lock in a morning. Want a slower end to the day? Ask about a sunset cruise Haleiwa trip too. Read last week's reports here: https://fishingbooker.com/reports/view/132513 https://fishingbooker.com/reports/view/132356 See our trips and book right here on FishingBooker: https://fishingbooker.com/charters/view/35218 Book right here on FishingBooker — pick your date and we will see you at Haleiwa Harbor.
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Haleiwa Fishing Report — Week of Oct 26
Haleiwa Fishing Report — Week of Oct 26
October 30, 2026
Following up on last week's report, the North Shore pattern is holding as we head into November. Conditions right now off Haleiwa are workable for a Haleiwa fishing charter — trade winds come and go, the ocean settles between swells, and the early morning runs have been the cleanest window for Oahu deep sea fishing. That is prime time for a North Shore fishing charter. What is biting: mahi mahi and aku — skipjack tuna — are the main action this time of year, with wahoo (ono) and shibi (yellowfin under 100 lbs) in the mix on the troll, plus trevally and bottom fish when we change it up. No guessing on species — if it is blue and white and 1 to 2 feet long, that is aku. This is why now is the time to book a private fishing charter Oahu anglers keep coming back for. Whale season is also starting — whale watching Oahu runs October through March — and a sunset cruise Haleiwa run is hard to beat after a day on the water. As a Honolulu fishing charter option based on the North Shore, this is Hawaii sport fishing the personal way: one private group, Captain Matt, no crowds. Catch up on our recent reports here: - https://fishingbooker.com/fishing/report/132107 - https://fishingbooker.com/fishing/report/131950 See our trips and book right here on FishingBooker: - https://fishingbooker.com/charters/view/35218 Book your trip today with Hawaii Whale Tale Tours right here on FishingBooker — pick your date, lock it in, and let's go fishing.
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