🐟 What fish can you catch in Hilo?

Most commonly caught species around Hilo , HI : Blacktail snapper - 62 reported catches Stocky hawkfish - 35 reported catches Bluefin trevally - 30 reported catches Giant trevally - 29 reported catches Great barracuda - 18 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hilo fishing reports?

The latest Hilo , HI fishing reports are: @Chillin_W_Kai reported a nice Island goatfish at Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters . @PNWhub reported a nice Stocky hawkfish at Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters . @boyd-doug reported a nice Flat needlefish at Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters . @boyd-doug reported a nice Orange-spotted grouper at Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters . @petercanales reported a nice Bluefin trevally . .

Fishing in Hilo, HI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hilo, Hawaii?

Anglers in Hilo , HI recommend these top fishing spots: Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters , Hilo Bay , Waihonu Pond , Radio Bay , Puhi Bay .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Hilo?

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Hawaii, United States

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Top fish species in Hilo

Latest Hilo fishing reports

Island goatfish

Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters

length · weight

Stocky hawkfish

Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters

length · weight

Flat needlefish

Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters

length · weight

Orange-spotted grouper

Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters

length · weight

Bluefin trevally

length · weight

Reticulated flagtail

Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters

length · weight

Humpnose big-eye bream

Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters

18 in · 5 lb

Great barracuda

Waihonu Pond

13 in · 1 lb

Great barracuda

Waihonu Pond

11 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Hilo

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Hawaii can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Hilo fishing

Anglers in Hilo, HI recommend these top fishing spots: Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters, Hilo Bay, Waihonu Pond, Radio Bay, and Puhi Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Hilo, HI:

Blacktail snapper - 62 reported catches
Stocky hawkfish - 35 reported catches
Bluefin trevally - 30 reported catches
Giant trevally - 29 reported catches
Great barracuda - 18 reported catches

The latest Hilo, HI fishing reports are:

@Chillin_W_Kai reported a nice Island goatfish at Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters.
@PNWhub reported a nice Stocky hawkfish at Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters.
@boyd-doug reported a nice Flat needlefish at Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters.
@boyd-doug reported a nice Orange-spotted grouper at Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters.
@petercanales reported a nice Bluefin trevally.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Hilo, HI. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: