Hawaii, which is made up of islands, offers anglers different options and locations for their sport. Whether you want to stand on the shoreline and cast for small fish such as oama or papio, or test your strength against a half-ton blue marlin, there's a location somewhere in the Hawaiian Islands that's a best bet for reeling in the catch of the day.
Kona
Kona, on the west coast of the big island of Hawaii, is famous for its sportfishing. If you're up to the physical challenge of reeling in a mahi mahi, wahoo or 1,000-pound blue marlin, Kona's waters are the place to cast. If you are visiting the island on vacation, charters are available for private or group fishing excursions. Named because it is on the leeward side of the island (Kona means leeward in Hawaiian), the region records more than 300 days of sunshine annually, which means rainy weather will rarely affect your fishing plans.
Haleiwa
The north shore of Oahu is famous for its surfing beaches. But it's also famous for its big game fish off the coast of Haleiwa. Anglers who like to do battle with big billfish such as blue marlin, sailfish and striped marlin flock to this area; skipjack tuna, which these large billfish prey upon, are abundant in the water around Haleiwa.
Lake Wilson
Lake Wilson---the only place to fish for freshwater fish on Oahu---is a reservoir. Located in central Oahu, the lake is home to more than 17 different species of freshwater fish. However, the lake is popular for its supply of peacock bass, which can weigh in at more than 5 pounds---if you win the fight to reel it in. The state record for bluegill, channel catfish, snakehead and red devil have all been caught in Lake Wilson.
Kaua'i
Rainbow trout are elusive in Hawaii, but they are available in some cold-flowing streams. The best area in Hawaii to catch rainbow trout is on the island of Kaua'i. The state record rainbow trout was hooked in the Koke'e area of Kaua'I, on the northwest side of the island. You can also fish for peacock bass and German grass carp in the freshwaters of Kaua'i.
Maui
Maui is a popular launch site for many boats that go out to fish the deep sea for sportfish. Maui is home to several national fishing tournaments, including the Fourth of July World Cup; the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament in August; and the late-October Lahaina Jackpot Tournament. Marlin, several types of large tuna, mahi mahi and wahoo are the most popular sportfish caught in this area. The state record giant sea bass, barracuda and giant trevally have also been hooked in Maui waters.
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