Fishing Guides in Hilo, Hawaii

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What's Biting in Hilo

8 species reported in the Hilo area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Hilo, HI

Fishing in Hilo in January

4 species are active in and around Hilo in January: Barracuda, Giant Trevally (Ulua), Ahi (Tuna), Ono (Wahoo). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo in February

6 species are active in and around Hilo in February: Barracuda, Giant Trevally (Ulua), Opakapaka (Snapper), Uku (Snapper), Ahi (Tuna), Ono (Wahoo). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo in March

6 species are active in and around Hilo in March: Barracuda, Giant Trevally (Ulua), Opakapaka (Snapper), Uku (Snapper), Ahi (Tuna), Ono (Wahoo). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo in April

8 species are active in and around Hilo in April: Marlin, Barracuda, Giant Trevally (Ulua), Opakapaka (Snapper), Mahi Mahi, Uku (Snapper), Ahi (Tuna), Ono (Wahoo). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo in May

8 species are active in and around Hilo in May: Marlin, Barracuda, Giant Trevally (Ulua), Opakapaka (Snapper), Mahi Mahi, Uku (Snapper), Ahi (Tuna), Ono (Wahoo). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo in June

6 species are active in and around Hilo in June: Marlin, Barracuda, Giant Trevally (Ulua), Mahi Mahi, Uku (Snapper), Ahi (Tuna). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo in July

6 species are active in and around Hilo in July: Marlin, Barracuda, Giant Trevally (Ulua), Mahi Mahi, Uku (Snapper), Ahi (Tuna). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo in August

6 species are active in and around Hilo in August: Marlin, Barracuda, Giant Trevally (Ulua), Opakapaka (Snapper), Mahi Mahi, Ahi (Tuna). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo in September

5 species are active in and around Hilo in September: Marlin, Opakapaka (Snapper), Mahi Mahi, Ahi (Tuna), Ono (Wahoo). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo in October

3 species are active in and around Hilo in October: Uku (Snapper), Ahi (Tuna), Ono (Wahoo). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo in November

4 species are active in and around Hilo in November: Giant Trevally (Ulua), Uku (Snapper), Ahi (Tuna), Ono (Wahoo). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo in December

3 species are active in and around Hilo in December: Barracuda, Giant Trevally (Ulua), Ono (Wahoo). Book one of Hilo's 3 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Hilo

Hilo, Hawaii offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 3 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, February, March.

Best Months

AprMayFebMar

Water Types

saltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in Hilo

Mahi Mahi

If you're looking to tangle with Mahi Mahi, the waters off Hilo, Hawaii, are a fantastic place to start. These colorful fish, also known as Dorado, are abundant and readily accessible.

Full mahi mahi guide for Hilo

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