Māhukona Harbor

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Hawaii, United States

30 catches

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Top fish species at Māhukona Harbor

Black triggerfish

Pinktail triggerfish

Brick soldierfish

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Māhukona Harbor fishing reports

length · weight

Black triggerfish

8 in · 2 lb

Black triggerfish

6 in · 4 oz

Green jobfish

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Great barracuda

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Wedge-tail triggerfish

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Fishing regulations at Māhukona 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Brick soldierfish

Regulation boundaryHI Hawaii State Waters

Additional information

No closed season. Not a regulated species. Please fish pono.

Edibility

Mild, delicate flavor. Great fry fish

Synonyms

Mempachi, Menpachi, Myripristis, paʻūʻū, uu, uʻu, ‘ū‘ū

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. HI West Hawai'i Regional FMA Prohibited: To take, kill, possess, sell, or offer for sale, any specimen of the following: any shark, Hawaiian stingray, broad stingray, pelagic stingray, spotted eagle ray, horned helmet, and Triton's trumpet. See administrative rule for species list. To possess more than five yellow tang larger than 4.5 inches total length, or more than five yellow tang smaller than 2 inches total length. 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. To possess aquarium collecting gear, or take or possess any specimen of aquatic life for aquarium purposes between sunset and sunrise, without a valid aquarium permit or in violation of its conditions, or while on a vessel that does not conform to registration requirements. To possess or use any net or container underwater to capture or hold aquatic life alive for aquarium purposes, which is not labeled with the commercial marine license number(s) of the person(s) owning, possessing, or using the equipment. Additional restrictions apply for certain activities and gear types; visit the website for more details. NEW effective Dec 19, 2022: prohibited to take pāku'iku'i (Achilles Tang) within the West Hawai'i Regional Fishery Management Area (WHRFMA) on Hawai'i Island.

Local laws and licenses

Hawaii fishing license

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FAQ about Māhukona Harbor fishing

📍 Where is Māhukona Harbor located?

Māhukona Harbor is a part of an ocean located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:

20°11′10.7″N 155°54′19.5″W

🎣 Where on Māhukona Harbor is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Māhukona 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.

🐟 What species are in Māhukona Harbor?

The most common species in Māhukona Harbor are:

Black triggerfish - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
Pinktail triggerfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Brick soldierfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Māhukona Harbor fishing reports?

The latest Māhukona Harbor fishing reports are:

@E.stgt reported a nice Black triggerfish.
@Sloppy351 reported a nice Black triggerfish.
@xxghostxx reported a nice Green jobfish.
@Hawaiianslam reported a nice Great barracuda.

🗓️ What species are in season at Māhukona Harbor right now?

According to fishing regulations at Māhukona Harbor, 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 Māhukona Harbor?

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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Māhukona Harbor

Top fish species at Māhukona Harbor

Māhukona Harbor fishing reports

General info

Location

Fishing regulations at Māhukona Harbor, HI

Regulations for top species

Brick soldierfish

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