Honolulu, HI Fishing Trip — May

Your Honolulu, HI Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 72°F1.4" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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
Giant Trevally (Ulua)Excellent
Giant Trevally (Ulua)
Popper Fishing · Jigging
MarlinExcellent
Marlin
Trolling · Big Game Fishing
Opakapaka (Snapper)Good
Opakapaka (Snapper)
Deep Sea Fishing · Bottom Fishing
Ono (Wahoo)Good
Ono (Wahoo)
Trolling · Live Bait Fishing

May Weather in Honolulu

83°F
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

25 Guides Matched

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$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.

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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