Kihei, HI Fishing Trip — January

Your Kihei, HI Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 68°F4.9" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in January

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

January Weather in Kihei

79°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
4.9"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

1 in Kihei + 18 Nearby

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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.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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.

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.

Giant Trevally (Ulua)
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Ulua under 10 inches must be released. Consider catch and release of larger Ulua.

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.

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