Pink Snapper Fishing in Hawaii
When pink snapper are caught across Hawaii, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Pink 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 pink snapper in Hawaii
Pink Snapper catches in Hawaii run hardest around May-Jun, with the strongest two-month windows in May-Jun and Sep-Oct. Anglers keep about 98% 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 pink snapper in Hawaii?+
Catches peak around May-Jun (May and June). The strongest two-month windows are May-Jun 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 pink snapper in Hawaii?+
Across Hawaii, about 98% of the pink snapper caught are kept and 2% are released. That works out to roughly 86K kept and 1,675 released in 2024.
How many pink snapper are caught in Hawaii?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 88K pink snapper caught by recreational anglers in Hawaii in 2024, making it the #17 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this pink snapper data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
