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Maunalua Bay

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Hawaii, United States

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Yellowstripe goatfish

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Blacktail snapper

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Doublespotted queenfish

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West Atlantic bonefish

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Oceanic puffer

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General info

Maunalua Bay is a part of an ocean located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluefin trevally, West Atlantic bonefish, and Great barracuda.

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21°16′1.9″N 157°44′38.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Maunalua 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.

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Cities nearby

East Honolulu

2.6 miles away

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5.2 miles away

Waimanalo

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Maunawili

7.1 miles away

Honolulu

7.8 miles away

Kailua

8.6 miles away

Kaneohe

10.1 miles away

Heeia

11.7 miles away

Kaneohe Station

12.3 miles away

Ahuimanu

13.3 miles away

Halawa

13.5 miles away

Hickam Housing

13.8 miles away

Aiea

14.2 miles away

Kahaluu

14.7 miles away

Waimalu

15.0 miles away

Iroquois Point

15.7 miles away

Pearl City

16.6 miles away

Ewa Beach

17.3 miles away

Ocean Pointe

18.6 miles away

Ewa Gentry

18.7 miles away

Waipahu

19.0 miles away

Waipio

19.2 miles away

Waikele

19.3 miles away

Kaaawa

20.7 miles away

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FAQ about Maunalua Bay fishing

Maunalua Bay is a part of an ocean located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
21°16′1.9″N 157°44′38.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Maunalua 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.
The most common species in Maunalua Bay are:
The latest Maunalua Bay fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Maunalua Bay, some of the species in season this May 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 .

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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