There really is no fishing seasons in the Hawaiian islands, nothing predictable anyway. Hawaii's gamefish are pelagic and the Hawaii Islands are a stop over on the fish's on going pursuit of food. Hawaii’s gamefish live to eat and make little fish, hopefully before they are eaten themselves by another, bigger predator, with movement based on currents and water temperatures.
Hawaii is the only place in the world where marlin weighing over 1000 pounds have been caught during every month of the year. In Fact, all the top gamefish mahi mahi, ono, ahi, blue and striped marlin can be caught during any month of the year, it’s just that some times of year can be more rewarding than others.
There are seasonal trends and there is overlapping though:
The larger blue marlin that show up in Maui waters during the summer months are tapering off, though a few big ones can still be caught in September. The fall is the time for Big Eye Tuna. Smaller ahi (yellowfin tuna) and mahi mahi (dorado) can still be caught in the fall too, though the number of mahi tend to drop slightly as winter approaches. Marlin hookups, while they do occur, are rarer as winter approaches. Strikes that do occur do so farther offshore.
After Labor day charters tend to slow down, so it can be very hard to get on a shared charter as not enough people will sign up, so private charters are the best way to ensure you will get out.
Winter start of slow in the Hawaii sport fishing industry, but gets busy towards the end. Fishing is good, but with fewer “hot” bites like we see in the summer. Big Eye tuna are in season during the winter. The mahi bite is still consistent, and striped marlin are showing up more in January.
November visitor crowds peak the weekend before Thanksgiving. It is very busy here during Thanksgiving week. After Thanksgiving week, things get quiet again until after the second week of December, when we ready ourselves for the busiest time of the year on Hawaiii.
While spring may not be the best time for the big blue marlin, many of the others big game fish are reaching good numbers. May in particular can be a very productive month to fish off the shores of Hawaii. All in all, spring fishing off Hawaii can be an exciting time to fish. Striped marlin begin appearing in greater numbers in February. March and April they’re pretty common
From Mid March through the first week of April things are busy here for fishing charters, with spring break so book early.
Summer is great for the larger fish such as blue marlin in excess of 500lbs, and ahi (yellowfin tuna) over 100lbs are caught more during the summer than at any other time during the year. The quality and size of the fish can be better than the consistency in the summer, with no catches some days and then huge fish caught the next.
More families and wedding parties or groups come to Hawaii in the summer months, so larger boats are in High demand.
The day After Thanksgiving (Friday) is known as Black Friday. This also is unofficially or officially start of holiday shopping season. Almost all stores come out with Doorbuster Sales with early bird special to attract consumers to their stores. People stand in line hours before store is opened, to grab the bargain of the year. Almost every store has something that interests every one. For bargain hunters, if there is a biggest festival in a year, that would be, no doubt, the Black Friday.
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Hawaii Deep Sea Fishing is excited to work with the 50’ Pacifica sport fishing yacht that looks good from the inside to the outside. Located in the Kewalo Basin near Waikiki one can experience day charters on Magic where everything is provided for except your personal lunch and beverages.
Captain Russell Tanaka has over 35 years of experience commercial and charter fishing in the Hawaiian waters. He has won two tournaments by catching the largest fish weighing in at over 1,000 pounds! When fishing on Magic, Captain Russell maintains a 95% catch rate meaning your chances of the big one are high on Magic
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Celebrating Veterans Day in Hawaii has the possibility of being both unique and memorable as there are so many historic sites to pay respect to the fallen and learn about the service of the living. Honoring men and women for the sacrifice of service is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate national heroes. What better place to observe the day of homage than in the state that endured the vicious attack that began World War II.
On November the 11th, The Battleship Missouri Memorial will bring all Veterans Day and Armistice Day observances around the world to a close with a special ceremony on the ship’s Fantail just before sunset on Tuesday, November 11.
As an official Regional Site for the observance of Veterans Day by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this year's ceremony aboard the retired USS Missouri will pay tribute to the sacrifice of all our nation’s veterans – past and present. Special attention will be paid to our most recent generation of men and women who have bravely chosen to take a stand and protect our freedom and liberty in America’s current conflicts.
The ceremony will feature special remarks by Rear Admiral Richard L. Williams, Commander of Navy Region Hawaii and the Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, and Vice Admiral Robert K.U. Kihune, USN (Ret.), former chairman and current member of the Board of Directors for the USS Missouri Memorial Association.
We say mahalo on behalf of a grateful nation forever indebted to our fallen warriors and their families and all who continue to serve
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Halloween in the Hawaiian islands is celebrated to the maximum. With haunted houses, music and arts festivals or walking up and down the street in your costumes or trick or treating. Here is a guide to what is going on in Hawaii this Halloween weekend.
Hallowballoo Music and Arts Festival, Honolulu
The 4th annual Honolulu music and arts bash takes place in the Honolulu Arts District. Expect a crowd as over 16,000 participated last year.
It includes a free Saturday night street festival. There will be entertainment galore including more than forty performances by bands, DJ’s and theatrical groups.
Details: In the Honolulu Arts District (some events take place elsewhere in Honolulu). October 28 through 30. Cost: free to $50.
Haunted Village, Honolulu
University of Hawaii at Manoa has a special Imaginarium show “Nightwalk” for the whole family. It includes a freaky physics lab tour, spooky cartoon videos, “chicken skin” stories.
Audiences will be guided on a nightwalk down a creepy crypt and into a haunted mansion filled with bats, ghosts and spooky things that go boo in the night.
Details: At UH Manoa on Oahu. October 30, 6-8 pm. Cost: free to $3.
Haunted Lagoon, Laie
The Polynesian Cultural Center hosts a haunted lagoon through October 31 where “there’s something lurking in the water.” Take their frightening canoe ride listed as Hawaii’s favorite Halloween adventure.
Details: At Polynesian Cultural Center daily from 6:30pm. Cost: $13-$25 per person (check website for available discounts).
Pumpkin Patch, Kapolei
Halloween isn’t complete without pumpkins, although finding a pumpkin patch in Hawaii will be nearly as hard as finding a place to ski. This one on Oahu is sure to please. They’ll have events throughout the upcoming weekend and it’s a place to pick up locally grown pumpkins in all shapes and sizes too.
Details: At Aloun Farm in Kapolei. Cost: $1.
This is perhaps the consummate Hawaii Halloween event. You won’t be alone, with 25,000 or more guests expected to attend. Front Street will be closed to traffic for the first time in three years. I can’t wait to hear how this goes. It should be a blast.
Details: Monday, October 31. Check out Lahaina Halloween and plan to get there early. Children’s Parade starts at sunset. Cost: free.
Mission Houses Museum Spookilau, Honolulu
Head into the real world of ghost hunters, via Spooky Kine Investigations, Hawaii’s very real ghost hunting and paranormal investigations group as they share their equipment, techniques, stories, and experiences. It takes place at a great venue, the historic Mission Houses Museum (and cemetery) in Honolulu.
You’ll get to participate in two investigations with real ghost hunting equipment as well as discuss Hawaii supernatural phenomena with experts.
Details: Sponsored by Mission Houses Museum. Saturday October 29, 6-9pm. Cost: $8 in advance or $10.
Why not enjoy Halloween and the have a great day Sport fishing off the beautiful Hawaiian Islands...
Hawaii Deep Sea Fishing is Excited to be working with Sea Verse Sport Fishing, which departs daily from Kewalo Basin, in Honolu Hawaii.
Captain Leon Severs with over 20 years fishing in Hawaii and his crew will show you a great time out on the waters in Oahu. The Sea Verse is a large 44-foot, comfortable twin-engine boat fully equipped for your upcoming sport fishing adventure.
The boat is available for both private and shared charters and can accommodate up to six anglers. Everything is provided for the Charter except your lunch and beverages.
Hawaii Deep Sea Fishing is excited to be working with Magic Sport Fishing, based out of Kewalo Basin, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Magic is a 50' Pacifica sport fishing yacht with twin diesel engines, which provide a smooth superior ride. Magic not only looks beautiful on the outside, she has all the comforts of a home on the inside; Air-conditioning , TV, DVD, Stereo System, beds, and a comfortable seating area.
Captain Russell Tanaka, has over 20 years of experience in commercial fishing in the Hawaiian waters and holds several distinctions: He is the only skipper in the world to have caught the largest fish in a tournament weighing in at over a 1,000 pounds - TWICE! Captain Russell has also caught three (Grandeur's) Blue Marlins with a combined weight of 3,312 lbs in Hawaii. Russell is a gifted fisherman with natural fishing instincts and a lifetime of experience in the Hawaiian waters. The Magic maintains a 95% catch rate. Assuring that if fish are out there, he's going to bring them in.
You will experience the luxury of the beautiful 50' Pacifica yacht Magic when you join Captain Russell Tanaka and crew for a day of sportfishing. The Magic is the most comfortable sportfishing boat on Oahu and is only minutes from Waikiki.
