Hawaiian fish
What do we fish for?
Whether you're dropping for reef favorites or hunting trophy pelagics offshore, Hawaii's ocean is full of iconic species. Explore the fish we catch on each type of trip.
Mostly caught on the deep sea fishing charters
Ono
WahooGrill master's dream
Aʻu
Striped MarlinLegend status
Mahimahi
DolphinfishBest all-around
Ahi
Yellowfin TunaTop sushi
Hebi
Shortbill SpearfishUnderrated gem
Aʻu Lepe
SailfishTrophy photo > plate
Aku
Skipjack TunaCooking and prime bait
Kahala
AmberjackPound for pound, a fight
Uku
Grey SnapperThe south shore staple
ʻŌpakapaka
Pink SnapperBest on the plate
Onaga
Longtail Red SnapperThe prize drop
Ehu
Squirrelfish SnapperDeep ledge red
Lehi
Silverjaw SnapperHard-pulling bottom fish
Kalekale
Von Siebold SnapperSmall, sweet, steady
Hapuʻupuʻu
Hawaiian GrouperThe one that hugs bottom