Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Hawaii
When yellowfin tuna are caught across Hawaii, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Yellowfin 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 yellowfin tuna in Hawaii
Yellowfin Tuna catches in Hawaii run hardest around Sep-Oct, with the strongest two-month windows in Sep-Oct and Jul-Aug. Anglers keep about 99% 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 yellowfin tuna in Hawaii?+
Catches peak around Sep-Oct (September and October). The strongest two-month windows are Sep-Oct and Jul-Aug. 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 yellowfin tuna in Hawaii?+
Across Hawaii, about 99% of the yellowfin tuna caught are kept and 1% are released. That works out to roughly 189K kept and 1,571 released in 2024.
How many yellowfin tuna are caught in Hawaii?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 190K yellowfin tuna caught by recreational anglers in Hawaii in 2024, making it the #10 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this yellowfin tuna data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
