Penguin Bank fishing forecast
Penguin Bank is a saltwater fishing spot in C. Pacific, United States. Anglers here target Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #409 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 | 27.4 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 30 km/h from NE, gusting 37 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.6 m at 10 s |
| Current | 0.16 m/s toward SE |
| Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Depth | 600 m |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.08 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 35.0 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 23 m |
| UV index | 1 |
| Wind sea | 0.7 m at 3 s |
| Ground swell | 0.7 m at 10 s from S |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.16 → 0.01 m/s |
Nearest buoy: Pearl Harbor Entrance, HI (233) (27 km): water 27.4 °C, waves 0.6 m
The water here is 0.8 °C warmer than the September average of 26.6 °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.
Honolulu tide chart & times · 24 km from this spot
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Penguin Bank
Penguin Bank currently scores 47 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 27.4 °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 +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Chlorophyll +4.7
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Thermocline +4.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
What’s biting now
The model expects today: yellowfin-tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, striped-marlin, pacific-bluefin-tuna, albacore, pacific-albacore, great-barracuda
Bite windows
Best months for Penguin Bank:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-23, 63/100
About this spot
Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.
Approximate bottom depth: 600 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Kajikia audax
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Thunnus albacares
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Acanthocybium solandri
Best months by species at Penguin Bank
| Striped MarlinKajikia audax | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||
| 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 Penguin Bank?
Anglers at Penguin Bank target Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and Wahoo.
When is the best time to fish Penguin Bank?
The most productive months at Penguin Bank are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Penguin Bank right now?
Penguin Bank currently scores 47 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Penguin Bank from shore?
Penguin Bank is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.
Is the thermocline set up at Penguin Bank right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Penguin Bank?
The scored point sits over roughly 600 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna: Chasing the Blue-Water BrawlerHow to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.