Unfortunately Covid is still around so we have not had many trips going out yet due to low tourism. The group bottom fishing is not back running yet, but the private trip boats are now running trips again. If you can meet the requirements to travel, it’s a good time to fish as the boats are not very busy. Hopefully we will have more boats going out on trips in February so we can do a proper fishing report. Hoping to see Covid in the rear view mirror soon.
October 2020 Fishing Report
Hawaii has finally opened tourism as of October 15 to travelers with a negative Covid-19 text 3 days prior to travel. Travelers are coming back slowly, so the fishing charters have not picked up as of yet. We have some booked for into November and December so we shall see how things shape up. Shared/group trips are still not running, but boats are able to offer private trips. Once more trips get out there again the fish should be caught off guard and nice and ready to be caught!
Summer 2020 Report
Well, sadly tourism has been shut down in Hawaii for months now due to Covid so we don’t have much to report. Charter boats have not been going out much since mid-March except for a few trips here and there for locals. Group bottom and shark fishing trips have not been running at all. We had hopes tourism would reopen in September but now that has been pushed to October 15 for those who have a negative Covid test within 72 hours of travel. So I guess until then we just have to wait. Once tourism reopens we will know more regarding boat schedules, the group bottom fishing, shark trips, etc. Hoping things can get back to “normal” sometime soon.
Aloha and stay safe.
January/February Fishing Report
Well we got a bit behind in our fishing report postings, so we apologize for missing several months. It’s a new year so we will try to keep up with them this year. So far in 2020 we’ve had some nice Blue Marlin caught already. Early in the year is usually good for Striped Marlin and boats have brought in some Stripies, but some large Blues have been caught already as well. In early February Magic caught 2 Blues on one trip, one 500+lbs! Just the day before the double marlin catch, Magic had a day with no bites, but it turned out someone on the boat brought undisclosed bananas which is bad luck in Hawaiian waters. Lesson learned, read your confirmation, listen to the skipper when he asks about bananas and don’t bring bananas on your trip! You may not be a believer, but why take the chance with bananas on the boat! February should bring more Striped Marlin and the Mahimahi bite should pick up as we get into March.
For the bass fishing on Kauai, Tom has had some good small mouth bass action lately. The Peacock Bass don’t really start biting until into the spring and summer, so for now it’s small mouth.
It’s much warmer in Hawaii than on the mainland right now so it’s a great time to escape winter and come fishing in Hawaii!
Great Day on the Magic!
Successful day on the Magic, 3 nice Ahi and a Blue Marlin!
August Fishing Report
So far in August we have had some nice Blue Marlin reported as well as Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna). E Sea Ride Her caught a large Ono weighing in at 40lbs and on the same trip also caught a big Ulua (GT - Giant Trevally) which look prehistoric (see photo). Another multiple hook up trip reported was on the Magic with 3 Blue Marlin tagged and released. Photo is one of the tagged blues. We should continue to see the big Blues, Ahi and Ono into September.
Bass fishing on Kauai has been good for largemouth bass with bass caught and released in the 6 lb plus range reported by guide Tom Christy.
Ulua (GT - Giant Trevally)
Tagged Blue Marlin
June/July Fishing Report
In June we saw the Blue Marlin and Ahi catch pick up, with a 427lb reported in Kona as well as reports of catch and release of marlin. June was also good for Ono, with some nice one’s brought in. Ono don’t fight as hard as Mahi, but they are great for dinner. We have been seeing the Ahi catch pick up with some nice large one’s reported. Ahi pictured here was caught on the Magic on Oahu. Look for July to bring more Ahi, Blue Marlin and Ono throughout the month. Summer is the best time for these species so it’s a great time to fish if you are looking for some large fish action.
Bass fishing on Kauai has been good for large mouth bass with some good sized caught in the rivers. Haven’t seen too many peacock bass yet, so hopefully those will bite in July.
May/June Fishing Report
We’ve gotten a bit behind in posting the monthly fishing report, time seems to fly by fast these days! May brought some nice Ono and Mahimahi making for some good action and multiple catches on trips. So far in June, we have seen some really nice Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) in the 100lb plus range. Summer is the best time for Ahi so we should keep seeing Ahi throughout the summer. Summer is also the best time for the big Blue Marlin and some nice Blues were caught in May and early June, but we haven’t heard of a really huge one yet this season, but the summer is just getting started. Look for Blue Marlin, Ahi and Ono throughout the summer.
On Kauai, Tom the bass guide has been getting some really nice Largemouth Bass in the 6-7lb range, so some exciting catches. The Peacock Bass have not been biting as of yet, but it’s just warmed up so hopefully we will see more Peacock’s this month and into the summer.
