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Maalaea Harbor

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Hawaii, United States

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Manybar goatfish

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Bluefin trevally

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Red mullet

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Bluefin trevally

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Common bluestripe snapper

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General info

Maalaea Harbor is a part of an ocean located in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluefin trevally, Bluespine unicornfish, and Common dolphinfish.

Location

20°47′27.2″N 156°30′40.1″W
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Official website

dlnr.hawaii.gov

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Fishing regulations at Maalaea Harbor, 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.

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Cities nearby

Maalaea

1.7 miles away

Waikapu

3.4 miles away

Kihei

4.6 miles away

Wailuku

6.4 miles away

Kahului

6.5 miles away

Olowalu

7.2 miles away

Wailea

8.9 miles away

Launiupoko

9.5 miles away

Keokea

10.7 miles away

Lahaina

11.7 miles away

Kula

11.9 miles away

Paia

12.2 miles away

Haliimaile

12.3 miles away

Makena

12.4 miles away

Olinda

14.4 miles away

Kaanapali

14.4 miles away

Haiku-Pauwela

16.0 miles away

Napili-Honokowai

16.2 miles away

Kapalua

16.5 miles away

Manele

25.4 miles away

Lanai City

26.2 miles away

Ualapue

28.5 miles away

Hawi

58.4 miles away

Halaula

61.7 miles away

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FAQ about Maalaea Harbor fishing

Maalaea Harbor is a part of an ocean located in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
20°47′27.2″N 156°30′40.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Maalaea Harbor 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.
The most common species in Maalaea Harbor are:
The latest Maalaea Harbor fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Maalaea Harbor, some of the species in season this June include: Striped mullet. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

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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