Kailua-Kona, HI Fishing Trip — April

Your Kailua-Kona, HI Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 70°F4.4" rain · 18 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in April

10 species
Ahi (Tuna)Excellent
Ahi (Tuna)
Trolling · Chunking
Uku (Snapper)Excellent
Uku (Snapper)
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Ono (Wahoo)Excellent
Ono (Wahoo)
Trolling · Live Bait Fishing
Opakapaka (Snapper)Excellent
Opakapaka (Snapper)
Deep Sea Fishing · Bottom Fishing
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
BarracudaGood
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
Giant Trevally (Ulua)Good
Giant Trevally (Ulua)
Popper Fishing · Jigging
MarlinGood
Marlin
Trolling · Big Game Fishing
WahooGood
Wahoo
Various
SwordfishGood
Swordfish
Various

April Weather in Kailua-Kona

79°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

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

43 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

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.

Ono (Wahoo)
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.

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

There are specific bottom fishing restricted areas where regulations may differ.

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