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Kahului Bay

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Hawaii, United States

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Yellowfin tuna

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Black triggerfish

5 in · 2 lb

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Common bluestripe snapper

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Bluefin trevally

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Surge wrasse

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Indo-Pacific sergeant

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General info

Kahului Bay is a part of an ocean located in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluefin trevally, Yellowfin tuna, and Common bluestripe snapper.

Location

20°54′17.9″N 156°28′16.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Kahului 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. Use of lay nets prohibited within 3 miles of the shoreline around the entire island of Maui.
Season open: year-round
Yellowfin tuna

Yellowfin tuna

Regulation boundaryHI Hawaii State Waters
Additional information
Minimum size = 3 pounds (sale) No bag limit. .
Edibility
Excellent, but may contain high mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Yellowfin Tuna by DMFDSpearfishing Yellowfin Tuna by DMFD
Synonyms
Thunnus albacares, ‘ahi
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. Use of lay nets prohibited within 3 miles of the shoreline around the entire island of Maui.
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Cities nearby

Kahului

2.4 miles away

Wailuku

2.7 miles away

Waikapu

5.6 miles away

Paia

6.7 miles away

Maalaea

7.0 miles away

Haliimaile

9.0 miles away

Kihei

9.8 miles away

Haiku-Pauwela

10.9 miles away

Olowalu

11.0 miles away

Launiupoko

11.6 miles away

Lahaina

12.4 miles away

Kapalua

12.7 miles away

Olinda

12.8 miles away

Kula

13.1 miles away

Napili-Honokowai

13.4 miles away

Kaanapali

13.5 miles away

Keokea

14.5 miles away

Wailea

15.3 miles away

Makena

19.2 miles away

Ualapue

26.1 miles away

Lanai City

29.1 miles away

Manele

30.0 miles away

Hawi

62.2 miles away

Halaula

65.2 miles away

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FAQ about Kahului Bay fishing

📍 Where is Kahului Bay located?
Kahului Bay is a part of an ocean located in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
20°54′17.9″N 156°28′16.3″W
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🎣 Where on Kahului Bay is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Kahului 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 Kahului Bay?
The most common species in Kahului Bay are:
📢 What are the latest Kahului Bay fishing reports?
The latest Kahului Bay fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Kahului Bay right now?
According to fishing regulations at Kahului 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 Kahului 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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