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Pōka‘ī Bay

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Hawaii, United States

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Redbreast tilapia

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Skipjack tuna

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Skipjack tuna

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General info

Pōka‘ī Bay is a part of an ocean located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluefin trevally, Skipjack tuna, and Stocky hawkfish.

Location

21°26′45.2″N 158°11′39.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Pōka‘ī Bay, 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. Pōka'ī Bay Permitted: To take any legal size fish in season with one line, or one rod and line, with no more than two hooks. To take crabs with not more than 10 nets, provided the nets are not more than two feet in diameter. To take shrimp for bait with a hand net, provided that the net is not more than three feet in any dimension. Commercial Marine licensees with a Bait License may take nehu, iao, and other authorized baitfish for bait purposes. Licensed pond owners or operators may take young mullet (pua) or other small fish for stocking their fishpond. Prohibited: To fish in or take aquatic life, except as indicated in permitted activities above.
Season open: year-round
Skipjack tuna

Skipjack tuna

Regulation boundaryHI Hawaii State Waters
Additional information
No closed season. Not a regulated species. Please fish pono.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Skipjack Tuna by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Aku, Katsuwonus pelamis, Otaru
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. Pōka'ī Bay Permitted: To take any legal size fish in season with one line, or one rod and line, with no more than two hooks. To take crabs with not more than 10 nets, provided the nets are not more than two feet in diameter. To take shrimp for bait with a hand net, provided that the net is not more than three feet in any dimension. Commercial Marine licensees with a Bait License may take nehu, iao, and other authorized baitfish for bait purposes. Licensed pond owners or operators may take young mullet (pua) or other small fish for stocking their fishpond. Prohibited: To fish in or take aquatic life, except as indicated in permitted activities above.
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FAQ about Pōka‘ī Bay fishing

📍 Where is Pōka‘ī Bay located?
Pōka‘ī Bay is a part of an ocean located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
21°26′45.2″N 158°11′39.7″W
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🎣 Where on Pōka‘ī Bay is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Pōka‘ī Bay 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 Pōka‘ī Bay?
The most common species in Pōka‘ī Bay are:
📢 What are the latest Pōka‘ī Bay fishing reports?
The latest Pōka‘ī Bay fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Pōka‘ī Bay right now?
According to fishing regulations at Pōka‘ī Bay, 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 Pōka‘ī Bay?

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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