Kaneohe Bay is an Oahu flats-and-reef fishery with shallow coral habitat, channels, sand flats, and protected interior bay water. Bonefish and giant trevally are principal gamefish targets, with reef-associated species adding variety across the bay's shallow-water habitat.
Active coastal or marine alerts
Small Craft Advisory
Severity: Minor
Small Craft Advisory issued October 19 at 8:37PM HST until October 20 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Begins Oct 19, 2026, 8:37 PM · Ends Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 PM
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Tidal-current predictions are not available for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Kaneohe Bay flats fishery
A windward-Oahu flats and inner-bay fishery at Kaneohe Bay permitted fishing waters. Primary target is bonefish (oio). An interior wave observation is not available. Distinct from south-Oahu reef-shore and from Kona pelagic.
Fishery type
Flats
Bay
Fishing modes
Wade
Inshore boat
Shore
Habitat and structure
Kaneohe Bay flats and permitted inner-bay shallows · Patch-reef edges and channels · Not MCBH restricted water and not Mokapu open-coast
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Aug 31, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Bonefish and papio are Kaneohe fishing. Legal availability follows DAR.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Bonefish (oio)
Primary
Albula vulpes
No seasonal pulse known
Kaneohe Bay is a Hawaiian bonefish fishery. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Ulua / papio
Secondary
Caranx ignobilis
Also called Ulua
No seasonal pulse known
Bay edges and channels. DAR size/bag apply.
Seasonal timing is not defined for every target.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Public and permitted bay access. Confirm DAR marine license and any CBSFA or military-water restrictions.
Primary hazards
Shallow heat, boat traffic, and restricted military water. Missing interior waves are not calm.
Fishery considerations
Tide is NOAA 1612480 Mokuoloe. Tide is the main signal for the flats. An interior wave observation is not available.
Trades over Kaneohe fetch create interior chop. Do not assume the bay is always sheltered.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
