Skipjack Tuna Fishing in Hawaii
When skipjack tuna are caught across Hawaii, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Skipjack Tuna 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 skipjack tuna in Hawaii
Skipjack Tuna catches in Hawaii run hardest around Mar-Apr, with the strongest two-month windows in Mar-Apr and Sep-Oct. Anglers keep about 100% 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 skipjack tuna in Hawaii?+
Catches peak around Mar-Apr (March and April). The strongest two-month windows are Mar-Apr 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 skipjack tuna in Hawaii?+
Across Hawaii, about 100% of the skipjack tuna caught are kept and 0% are released. That works out to roughly 273K kept and 148 released in 2024.
How many skipjack tuna are caught in Hawaii?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 273K skipjack tuna caught by recreational anglers in Hawaii in 2024, making it the #7 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this skipjack tuna data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
