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Omokaa Bay

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Hawaii, United States

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General info

Omokaa Bay is a water located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black marlin, Giant trevally, and Shortbill spearfish.

Location

19°10′58.1″N 155°54′33.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Omokaa 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
Giant trevally

Giant 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 for sale
Synonyms
Caranx ignobilis, pāpio, ulua aukea, white ulua
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. South Kona 'Opelu Management Special Rules Prohibited: To fish for or take opelu with fish or animal bait, except with hook and line.HI Miloli'i Fish Replenishment AreaProhibited: To take, kill, possess, sell, or offer for sale, any specimen of the following: Hawaiian stingray, broad stingray, pelagic stingray, spotted eagle ray, blacktip reef shark, gray reef shark, whitetip reef shark, tiger shark, whale shark, horned helmet, and Triton's trumpet. See administrative rule for species list. To engage in SCUBA spearfishing, possess both SCUBA gear and a spear at the same time, or possess SCUBA gear and any specimen of speared aquatic life at the same time. Collect aquatic life for aquarium purposes. Possess any aquarium collecting gear, or take or possess any specimen of aquatic life for aquarium purposes, except that aquarium collecting gear or aquatic life collected for aquarium purposes may be possessed while onboard a vessel in active transit through the areas, provided that no collecting gear is in the water during the transit. Boats that are adrift, anchored, or moored are not considered to be in active transit. To engage in fish feeding. To possess a lay net or engage in lay net fishing in violation of the requirements of section 13-60.4-6 regarding lay net registration and use. Additional restrictions apply for certain activities and gear types; visit the website for more details.Miloli'i Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area: 'Ōpelu Traditional Management ZoneWhile within the 'Ōpelu Traditional Management Zone it is unlawful to take any 'ōpelu using any method other than hook-and-line fishing from February through August.Pāku'iku'i Rest AreaProhibited: While within the Pāku'iku'i Rest Area, it is unlawful to take or possess any pāku'iku'i.Miloli'i Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area: Puakai'a Miloli'iProhibited: While within Puakai'a Miloli'i, it is unlawful to:Use or possess any spear except for a pole spear;Spear any uhu, pāku'iku'i, weke 'ula, moano kea, or 'ū'ū; orFish using a lay net at night.Miloli'i Community - Based Subsistence Fishing AreaIt is unlawful for any person to engage in the act of aquarium fishing or to take marine life for aquarium purposes within the Area.
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FAQ about Omokaa Bay fishing

📍 Where is Omokaa Bay located?
Omokaa Bay is a water located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
19°10′58.1″N 155°54′33.4″W
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🎣 Where on Omokaa Bay is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Omokaa 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 Omokaa Bay?
The most common species in Omokaa Bay are:
📢 What are the latest Omokaa Bay fishing reports?
The latest Omokaa Bay fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Omokaa Bay right now?
According to fishing regulations at Omokaa Bay, some of the species in season this October include: Striped mullet, Sixfinger threadfin, Ember parrotfish, Blotcheye soldierfish, and Spotted surgeonfish. 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 Omokaa 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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