Kailua-Kona, HI Fishing Trip — July

Your Kailua-Kona, HI Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 72°F5" rain · 20 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in July

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

July Weather in Kailua-Kona

82°F
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
5"
Rainfall
20
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+.

Buy License Online — Hawaii

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.

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

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

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

Sale is prohibited. Consider catch and release of larger marlin.

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

Regulations may exist for specific management areas or during certain times; check local rules.

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