Offshore

Hilo Offshore Pelagic

Offshore · Hawaii · East Hawaii dropoff / bluewater east of Hilo Bay, not FAD E and not the breakwater

Hilo Offshore Pelagic

Offshore · Hawaii

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Wave Height

7.5 ft

Nearby / representative

Hilo, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51206

Wave Period

13 s

Nearby / representative

Hilo, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51206

Wave Direction

Nearby / representative

Hilo, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51206

Water Temperature

80.8°F

Nearby / representative

Hilo, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51206

Marine Alerts

Small Craft Advisory · Minor — Small Craft Advisory issued September 4 at 3:51PM HST until September 5 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Nearby coastal destinations

Hilo Bay8.8 mi
Hawaii · Hawaii Island / Hilo Bay · Bay
Approximately 8.8 miles away
Kona / Honokohau Harbor72.1 mi
Hawaii · Hawaii Island / Kona / Honokohau Harbor · Harbor
Approximately 72.1 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Hilo Offshore Pelagic offshore fishery

Hilo Offshore Pelagic is a pelagic / FAD-supported destination in HI. NEW_OFFSHORE_SIBLING of hilo-bay. Distinct from Kona Offshore Pelagic (west/lee vs east/windward). DAR FAD E is evidence of an east-Hawaii pelagic program, not the marker. Not a no-take. Do not mint FADs. Do not transfer Kona Coast FMA / aquarium rules to Hilo. skipjack-tuna remains HOLD and is not listed. StrikeTracks does not offer a live ordinal coastal rating here.

Fishery type: Pelagic fad supported
Fishing modes: Offshore boat
Habitat and structure: Windward dropoff · Pelagic

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Yellowfin is occurrence-only. Mahi is legal-variable. Wahoo is qualitative. Pacific blue marlin is occurrence-only. skipjack-tuna is not listed.

This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.

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

Yellowfin tuna
Primary
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
No seasonal pulse known
Occurrence is supported. Destination month timing is not encoded and is not a Jan–Dec card.
Mahi-mahi
PrimaryRegulations vary annually
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Wahoo
Primary
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Pacific blue marlin
Secondary
Makaira nigricans
Also called Blue marlin
No seasonal pulse known
Occurrence is supported. Destination month timing is not encoded and is not a Jan–Dec card.

Typical Seasonal Targets

Mahi-mahi — SUMMER
Wahoo — SUMMER

Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Offshore boat from Hilo. Not the breakwater.

Primary hazards

Windward dropoff seas. Grounds ≠ buoys.

Fishery considerations

Do not use Hilo Bay harbor tides as pelagic-local.
Regional NWS.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

View current recreational saltwater regulations

Fishery Sources

Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.

Location and Access

Cataloged offshore fishing destination

Offshore · Hawaii

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