Bluestripe Snapper Fishing in Hawaii
When bluestripe snapper are caught across Hawaii, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Bluestripe 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 bluestripe snapper in Hawaii
Bluestripe Snapper catches in Hawaii run hardest around Nov-Dec, with the strongest two-month windows in Nov-Dec and Sep-Oct. Anglers keep about 85% 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 bluestripe snapper in Hawaii?+
Catches peak around Nov-Dec (November and December). The strongest two-month windows are Nov-Dec and Sep-Oct. 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 bluestripe snapper in Hawaii?+
Across Hawaii, about 85% of the bluestripe snapper caught are kept and 15% are released. That works out to roughly 305K kept and 56K released in 2024.
How many bluestripe snapper are caught in Hawaii?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 360K bluestripe snapper caught by recreational anglers in Hawaii in 2024, making it the #4 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this bluestripe snapper data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
