Fishing in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region
Explore fishing in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides. Kona Inlet, Hilo, Kohala Coast, Nor
The inlet streams feeding Kona offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Kona Inlet (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Kona Inlet, HawaiiThe inlet streams feeding Kona offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. Hilo (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Hilo, HawaiiHilo offers excellent fishing in the Big Island (Hawaii) with good public access and scenic surroundings.
3. Kohala Coast (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Kohala Coast, HawaiiKohala Coast offers excellent fishing in the Big Island (Hawaii) with good public access and scenic surroundings.
Boat Launch: Kawaihae Boat Launch →
4. North Big Island Lake (Hawaii)
North Big Island (Hawaii) Lake, HawaiiNorth Big Island (Hawaii) Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Big Island (Hawaii) of Hawaii with scenic natural surroundings.
Boat Launch: Washington Baum Bridge Boating Access →
5. Lake J9 (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Lake J9, HawaiiLake J9 offers good fishing opportunities in the Big Island (Hawaii) of Hawaii with scenic natural surroundings.
6. Beaver Creek Hawaii (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Beaver Creek Hawaii, HawaiiBeaver Creek Hawaii offers good fishing opportunities in the Big Island (Hawaii) of Hawaii with scenic natural surroundings.
7. Beaver Dam Lake (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Beaver Dam Lake, HawaiiBeaver Dam Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Big Island (Hawaii) of Hawaii with scenic natural surroundings.
Boat Launch: Derge County Park Boat Ramp →
8. Ku Tree Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Ku Tree Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
9. Kualapu‘u Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Kualapu‘u Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
10. Kuhumu Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Kuhumu Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
11. Kula‘alamihi Fishpond (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Kula‘alamihi Fishpond, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
12. Kumano Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Kumano Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
13. Kūpeke Fishpond (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Kūpeke Fishpond, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
14. Kuualii Fishpond (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Kuualii Fishpond, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
15. Lalakea Fishpond (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Lalakea Fishpond, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
Boat Launch: Kawaihae Boat Launch →
16. Lalakea Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Lalakea Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
17. Lily Pond (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Lily Pond, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
18. Loko Lopa (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Loko Lopa, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
19. Loko Mokuhinia (historical) (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Loko Mokuhinia (historical), Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
20. Loko Paaiau (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Loko Paaiau, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
Boat Launch: Rainbow Bay Marina →
21. Loko Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Loko Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
22. Lua Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Lua Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
23. Lualualei Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Lualualei Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
Boat Launch: Wai`anae Small Boat Harbor →
24. Luawai Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Luawai Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
25. Maele Reservoir (historical) (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Maele Reservoir (historical), Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
26. Mākila Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Mākila Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
27. Mānā Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Mānā Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
28. Manoku Fishpond (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Manoku Fishpond, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
29. Manuhonuhonu Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Manuhonuhonu Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
30. Mau Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Mau Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
31. Mauka Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Mauka Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
32. Maunaloa Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Maunaloa Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
33. Menehune Fishpond (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Menehune Fishpond, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
Boat Launch: Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor →
34. Mill Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Mill Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
35. Mimino Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Mimino Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
36. Morita Reservoir (Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Spearfishing, Shore Casting)
Morita Reservoir, Hawaii — Island Fishing GuidesNamed lake in the Big Island (Hawaii) Region region of Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides.
Fishing Tips for the Big Island (Hawaii) Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Hawaii — Island Fishing Guides; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Big Island (Hawaii) Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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