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Kauai Offshore Pelagic

Offshore · Hawaii · South Kauai offshore grounds

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Location Snapshot

Kauai Offshore Pelagic represents the open-water fishery beyond Kauai, where deep Pacific water close to the island supports a boat-based pelagic fishery. Yellowfin tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, and Pacific blue marlin are among the principal supported targets in these offshore waters.

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Regional Marine Forecast

Wind

ENE 15 mph

Regional marine forecast

NWS HFO

Nearby fishing destinations

  • Nawiliwili Harbor10 mi

    Hawaii · Kauai / Nawiliwili Harbor inner harbor · Harbor

    Approximately 10 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Kauai Offshore Pelagic offshore fishery

Kauai Offshore Pelagic is south Kauai bluewater. Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo are the offshore fish.

Fishery type
  • Pelagic
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
Habitat and structure
South Kauai offshore · Pelagic

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Seasons for Mahi change with the annual rules. Wahoo follow a typical season.

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 illustration

    Yellowfin tuna

    Primary

    Thunnus albacares

    Also called Ahi

    No seasonal pulse known

  • Mahi-mahi illustration

    Mahi-mahi

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Coryphaena hippurus

    Also called Dorado

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER

  • Wahoo illustration

    Wahoo

    Primary

    Acanthocybium solandri

    Also called Ono

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER

  • Pacific blue marlin illustration

    Pacific blue marlin

    Secondary

    Makaira nigricans

    Also called Blue marlin

    No seasonal pulse known

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 Kauai. Not inside the Nawiliwili breakwater.

Primary hazards

Exposed Kauai seas. Watch the weather before you run offshore.

Fishery considerations

  • Nawiliwili harbor tides are not representative of this location.
  • Regional NWS.

Regulations

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

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Location and Access

Offshore · Hawaii

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This marker is the mapped fishing area. It is not a boat ramp, a parking area, or a place to drive to.