Offshore

Maui Leeward Offshore

Offshore · Hawaii · Leeward Maui dropoff west of Maalaea

Location Snapshot

Maui Leeward Offshore represents the pelagic dropoff west of Maalaea rather than the harbor or a separate Lanai or Molokai channel destination. Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo are the principal supported targets, with blue marlin adding another open-water gamefish opportunity.

Information Only

StrikeTracks does not currently provide an Offshore fishing-condition rating. Marine Conditions are observations and forecasts for trip planning. They are not an Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor fishing score.

Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Regional Marine Forecast

Rest Of Tonight

East northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet. Wave Detail: East 7 feet at 7 seconds.

Marine Alerts

Small Craft Advisory · Minor — Small Craft Advisory issued October 19 at 8:37PM HST until October 20 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Nearby fishing destinations

Maalaea Harbor6.5 mi
Hawaii · Maui / Maalaea Harbor / leeward south Maui · Harbor
Approximately 6.5 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Maui Leeward Offshore offshore fishery

Maui Leeward Offshore is a pelagic destination in HI. Boats leave from Maalaea Harbor.

Fishery type: Pelagic
Fishing modes: Offshore boat
Habitat and structure: Leeward dropoff · 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
Primary
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
No seasonal pulse known
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

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 Maalaea. Not the harbor docks.

Primary hazards

Leeward channel seas. Molokini no-take is excluded.

Fishery considerations

Maalaea 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.

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

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.