Hawaiian Flagtail Fishing in Hawaii
When hawaiian flagtail are caught across Hawaii, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Hawaiian Flagtail 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 hawaiian flagtail in Hawaii
Hawaiian Flagtail catches in Hawaii run hardest around Jul-Aug, with the strongest two-month windows in Jul-Aug and Nov-Dec. Anglers keep about 97% 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 hawaiian flagtail in Hawaii?+
Catches peak around Jul-Aug (July and August). The strongest two-month windows are Jul-Aug and Nov-Dec. 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 hawaiian flagtail in Hawaii?+
Across Hawaii, about 97% of the hawaiian flagtail caught are kept and 3% are released. That works out to roughly 293K kept and 7,854 released in 2024.
How many hawaiian flagtail are caught in Hawaii?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 301K hawaiian flagtail caught by recreational anglers in Hawaii in 2024, making it the #6 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this hawaiian flagtail data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
