Bag and size limits, seasons, and license requirements for fishing in Hawaiʻi, across 5 spots tracked by FishRadar. Informational only — confirm the current rules with the official authority before you fish.
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin TunaRegulated Marine Species — ʻAhi | — | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| NO BAG LIMIT. ʻAhi is listed in Hawaiʻi's regulated marine species table as Season: Open, Bag Limit: None. The 3-pound minimum shown against it applies to SALE, not to recreational retention. Federal Highly Migratory Species rules and permit requirements may still apply beyond state waters. | |||
| Atlantic Blue MarlinRegulated Marine Species — species not listed | — | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| NO STATE SIZE OR BAG LIMIT. Blue marlin is not listed among Hawaiʻi's regulated marine species. Federal Highly Migratory Species rules apply offshore and an HMS permit may be required. | |||
| Mahi-MahiRegulated Marine Species — species not listed | — | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| NO STATE SIZE OR BAG LIMIT. Mahimahi is not listed among Hawaiʻi's regulated marine species. | |||
| WahooRegulated Marine Species — species not listed | — | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| NO STATE SIZE OR BAG LIMIT. Ono is not listed among Hawaiʻi's regulated marine species. | |||
| Striped MarlinRegulated Marine Species — species not listed | — | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| NO STATE SIZE OR BAG LIMIT. Not listed among Hawaiʻi's regulated marine species. Federal Highly Migratory Species rules apply offshore. | |||
| Pacific Blue MarlinRegulated Marine Species — species not listed | — | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| NO STATE SIZE OR BAG LIMIT. Aʻu (marlin) does not appear in Hawaiʻi's regulated marine species table, which covers nearshore and reef species. Federal Highly Migratory Species rules apply offshore and an HMS permit may be required — check U.S. federal fisheries authority before you fish for billfish. | |||
Licensing:
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Hawaiʻi regulates nearshore and reef species by size, season and bag limit; the blue-water pelagics shown here are largely unregulated by the State, but Marine Life Conservation Districts, Fisheries Management Areas and other regulated areas impose their own restrictions, and federal Highly Migratory Species rules — including permit requirements for billfish and tuna — apply beyond state waters. Nonresidents need a Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License. Always check the current DAR regulations and the rules for the specific area before you fish.
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