Blacktail Snapper Fishing in Hawaii
When blacktail snapper are caught across Hawaii, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Blacktail Snapper catch through the year
Recreational catch in Hawaii by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for Hawaii
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching blacktail snapper in Hawaii
Blacktail Snapper catches in Hawaii run hardest around Sep-Oct, with the strongest two-month windows in Sep-Oct and May-Jun. Anglers keep about 89% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Hawaii fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch blacktail snapper in Hawaii?+
Catches peak around Sep-Oct (September and October). The strongest two-month windows are Sep-Oct and May-Jun. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release blacktail snapper in Hawaii?+
Across Hawaii, about 89% of the blacktail snapper caught are kept and 11% are released. That works out to roughly 143K kept and 18K released in 2024.
How many blacktail snapper are caught in Hawaii?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 161K blacktail snapper caught by recreational anglers in Hawaii in 2024, making it the #12 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this blacktail snapper data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
