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Fishing regulations at Kawaihae Bay, HI
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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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Bluefin trevally as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Caranx melampygus, bluefin trevally, omilu, papio, pāpio, ulua, ‘ōmilu
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- Bluefin trevally - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Blacktail snapper - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Wahoo - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Hunterdubs.FWTX reported a nice Blacktail snapper.
- @Hunterdubs.FWTX reported a nice Blacktail snapper.
- @jhaisonevangelista reported a nice Vermilion rockfish.
- @The.bass..catcher13 reported a nice Wedge-tail triggerfish.
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