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Hawaii fishing

What's biting in Hawaii in November: bonefish and mahi-mahi at their peak, with wahoo, blue marlin and bluefin trevally around too, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. It follows Hawaii fishing across 2 waters, with 13 fish-by-water guides for 13 fish.

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What's biting in Hawaii in November

From the season calendar, best first

Where to fish in Hawaii

2 waters
Kauai to the Big Island

Hawaii

November: Mahi; ōʻio spawning season begins

Fished from Kona, Hilo, Honolulu, Waianae, Lahaina, Kahului, Lihue.

620 charted public spots — 200 beach / shore access, 184 seawall / riprap, 97 wreck. Open the map in the app to see them.

Hawaii, month by month
Lake Wilson and the Kauai reservoirs

Hawaii freshwater

November: Quiet month

Fished from Lake Wilson (Wahiawa), Kauai reservoirs, Kokee streams.

Hawaii freshwater, month by month

Rules and licence

Size and bag limits and seasons in Hawaii are set by the Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) and change — read the current rule before you keep a fish.

Statewide rules today

DAR, where no local rule applies
open (Statewide, salt water)
open (Statewide, salt water) · 10" FL minimum · 20 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water)
open (Statewide, salt water) · 14" FL minimum
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 3 per person
open (Statewide, salt water) · 10" FL minimum · 20 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 9" minimum · 10 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 12" minimum · 3 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 10 per person
open (Statewide, fresh water) · 9" minimum · 10 per person
open (Statewide, salt water) · 11" FL minimum · closes Dec 1
open (Statewide, salt water)
As of 8 November 2026. Source DAR, checked 5 November 2026 · For education only — rules change. Always confirm with DAR before you keep a fish.
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