Can you fish from the shore in Kauai?

Whether it be deep sea or freshwater fishing, Kauai fish species will not disappoint. You can fish from shore, piers, boats, while snorkeling or scuba diving (and there’s nighttime torch fishing for the adventurous). You can reel in trout, catfish, ono, bass, ahi, marlin, and more!

Is Kauai good for fishing?

Kauai offers great fishing everywhere on the island due to the natural underwater topography and deep water close to shore. The big game fish come from these deep waters and provide you a great opportunity to catch one.

Do you need a fishing license on Kauai?

Do I need to get a license or permit to fish in the ocean? There is no marine recreational fishing license in Hawai’i for residents, and although one is in the works for visitors it hasn’t been implemented yet. So you don’t need to worry about that as long as you don’t sell your catch.

Where can I shore fish in Kauai?

Polihale State Park, Waimea State Recreational Pier and Ahukini State Recreational Pier are prime fishing spots for daytime angling with no fee required if you bring your own equipment.

Where do locals fish on Kauai?

Tropical Fishes in Kauai

  • Mahi Mahi. Although Mahi Mahi is a popular variety around the world, locals in Kauai have the most experience preparing this fish because of its abundance on the islands.
  • Wahoo (Ono)
  • Hap’upu’u.
  • Opakapaka.
  • Ahi.
  • Keoki’s Paradise.
  • The Beach House.
  • Kilauea Fish Market.

What fish are in season in Kauai?

The Wahoo (Ono) becomes more abundant throughout the summer and Dolphin Fish (Mahi Mahi) are still common as well. Summer is also typically BIG PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN (A’u) season with several fish tipping the scales at over 1,000 pounds being caught each year.

What’s the best time to surf fish?

Fish the incoming tide. Arrive at low tide to scope out the beach and look for exposed structure so you can fish it later when it’s submerged. The best time to go surf fishing is (from) two hours before a high tide until an hour after high tide.

Can you fish from shore in Hawaii?

Anyone can fish with a pole on the ocean shores of Hawaii without a salt-water fishing license. The regulations in place are more about spearfishing, freshwater fishing, and selling your catch.

Where is the best fishing on Kauai?

Waimea State Recreational Pier: The Waimea State Recreational Pier is one of the places to visit when fishing the waters of Kauai. You will get access to several fish species and catch your preferred fish species.

Which Hawaiian island has best fishing?

the Big Island
The best island for fishing in Hawaii has to be the Big Island. It has the largest charter fleet and the most legendary fishing grounds. The Big Island’s main sportfishing hotspot, Kailua-Kona, even made it onto our ultimate angling bucket list.