Kona Hawaii Big Island fishing forecast
Kona Hawaii Big Island is a saltwater fishing spot in Hawaii, United States. Anglers here target Atlantic Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna. The most productive months are typically January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #296 of 419 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 28.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 22 km/h from S |
| Wave height | 0.7 m at 10 s |
| Current | 0.09 m/s toward NNE |
| Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Depth | 60 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.06 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 34.9 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 13 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Precipitation (24h) | 0.1 mm |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 0.6 m at 10 s from SSW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.09 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 1.3 °C warmer than the September average of 26.8 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 67.3 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Kona Hawaii Big Island
Kona Hawaii Big Island currently scores 66 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 28.0 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Current +10.2
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +6.9
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Chlorophyll +3.5
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
What’s biting now
The model expects today: yellowfin-tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, pacific-blue-marlin, pacific-bluefin-tuna, albacore, pacific-albacore, great-barracuda
Bite windows
Best months for Kona Hawaii Big Island:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-19, 81/100
10 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+10 points vs the same day last week
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 60 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Makaira nigricans
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Coryphaena hippurus
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Thunnus albacares
Best months by species at Kona Hawaii Big Island
| Atlantic Blue MarlinMakaira nigricans | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents No licence and no registration required. Recreational ocean fishing is free for Hawaiʻi residents., non-residents A Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License (NRMFL) is required from age 15. One day $20, seven days $40, one year $70, plus an online processing fee. Available only at fishing.hawaii.gov.
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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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Kona Hawaii Big Island?
Anglers at Kona Hawaii Big Island target Atlantic Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna.
When is the best time to fish Kona Hawaii Big Island?
The most productive months at Kona Hawaii Big Island are typically January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
What is the fishing forecast for Kona Hawaii Big Island right now?
Kona Hawaii Big Island currently scores 66 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Kona Hawaii Big Island from shore?
Yes — Kona Hawaii Big Island is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Kona Hawaii Big Island right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Kona Hawaii Big Island?
The scored point sits over roughly 60 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Catch Mahi-Mahi / Dorado: Chasing the Electric-Green Ghosts of the BluewaterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.