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Maui Coastal Waters

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Hawaii, United States

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General info

Maui Coastal Waters is a part of an ocean located in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluefin trevally, Stocky hawkfish, and Manybar goatfish.

Location

20°48′43.4″N 156°00′18.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Maui Coastal Waters, HI

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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Bluefin trevally

Bluefin trevally

Regulation boundaryHI Hawaii State Waters
Bag limit20

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size10" (Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.

Aggregate limit20

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
Non-commercial aggregate bag limit = 20 (total all species of ulua and pāpio). Minimum size 16 inches fork length for sale.
Synonyms
Caranx melampygus, bluefin trevally, omilu, papio, pāpio, ulua, ‘ōmilu
Location regulation notes
To see maps of DAR's official marine managed areas, please see Hawaii DAR's ARCGIS Map Viewer.
Location specific information
To see maps of DAR's official marine managed areas, please see Hawaii DAR's ARCGIS Map Viewer. Use of lay nets prohibited within 3 miles of the shoreline around the entire island of Maui.
Season open: year-round
Manybar goatfish

Manybar goatfish

Regulation boundaryHI Maui
Min size8" (Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.

Additional information
No bag limit.
Synonyms
Parupeneus multifasciatus, moano, weke moano
Location regulation notes
Use of lay nets prohibited within 3 miles of the shoreline around the entire island of Maui.
Location specific information
To see maps of DAR's official marine managed areas, please see Hawaii DAR's ARCGIS Map Viewer. Use of lay nets prohibited within 3 miles of the shoreline around the entire island of Maui.
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FAQ about Maui Coastal Waters fishing

📍 Where is Maui Coastal Waters located?
Maui Coastal Waters is a part of an ocean located in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
20°48′43.4″N 156°00′18.2″W
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🎣 Where on Maui Coastal Waters is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Maui Coastal Waters by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Maui Coastal Waters?
The most common species in Maui Coastal Waters are:
📢 What are the latest Maui Coastal Waters fishing reports?
The latest Maui Coastal Waters fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Maui Coastal Waters right now?
According to fishing regulations at Maui Coastal Waters, some of the species in season this November include: Striped mullet, and Sixfinger threadfin. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Maui Coastal Waters?

Fishing in Hawaii requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Saltwater licenses include resident and non-resident options, available online and at authorized vendors.

In Hawaii, no freshwater fishing license is required for anglers of any age. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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