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Hilo, HI Fishing Trip — May

Your Hilo, HI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 66°F3.9" rain · 24 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
Ahi (Tuna)Excellent
Ahi (Tuna)
Trolling · Chunking
Uku (Snapper)Excellent
Uku (Snapper)
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
BarracudaExcellent
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
MarlinExcellent
Marlin
Trolling · Big Game Fishing
Giant Trevally (Ulua)Excellent
Giant Trevally (Ulua)
Popper Fishing · Jigging
Ono (Wahoo)Good
Ono (Wahoo)
Trolling · Live Bait Fishing
Opakapaka (Snapper)Good
Opakapaka (Snapper)
Deep Sea Fishing · Bottom Fishing

May Weather in Hilo

79°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
3.9"
Rainfall
24
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

3 Guides Matched

Hilo Ocean Adventures - Hilo Ocean Adventures
Hilo Ocean Adventures

Hilo Ocean Adventures

4.7(808)Top Rated

Hilo Ocean Adventures is a family-owned scuba diving operator in Hilo. We offer Swimming Lessons, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Equipment rentals, and more!

Hilo, Hawaii
Malama Charters Hilo LLC - Malama Charters Hilo LLC
Malama Charters Hilo LLC

Malama Charters Hilo LLC

5(14)Top Rated
Hilo, Hawaii
‘Āhiu Hawaii - ‘Āhiu Hawaii
‘Āhiu Hawaii

‘Āhiu Hawaii

4.8(12)Top Rated

Retail arm of an adventure outfitter (hunting & diving expeditions) offering activewear.

Hilo, Hawaii
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Ahi (Tuna)

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Uku (Snapper)

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Barracuda

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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Hawaii Fishing License

License Cost
ResidentFree (freshwater $5)
Non-Resident$25
Requirements

No license needed for saltwater. Freshwater license required for ages 15+.

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Species Regulations

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No license required for recreational marine fishing for residents. Check for any specific Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) rules.

Ahi (Tuna)
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No license required for recreational marine fishing for residents. Check for any specific Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) rules.

Uku (Snapper)
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession and/or sale of Uku less than one pound is prohibited.

Barracuda
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Avoid eating large barracuda due to the risk of ciguatera poisoning.

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