Kihei, HI Fishing Trip — October

Your Kihei, HI Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 73°F0.4" rain · 3 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

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

October Weather in Kihei

84°F
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
0.4"
Rainfall
3
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.

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.

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.

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