Hawaii Free Fishing Day (2026) — June 6 & Kona Marlin, Wahiawa Peacock Bass

HI 2026 free fishing day. Kona marlin capital, Wahiawa peacock bass (only in US!), North Shore GT.

Hawaii's Free Fishing Day is traditionally held in June.

2026 HI Free Fishing Day

DateTypeNotes
June 6, 2026 (Saturday)Free Freshwater Fishing DayNo freshwater license needed

Best Spots

WaterIslandSpeciesWhy Go
Kona CoastBig IslandBlue marlin, yellowfin tuna"Marlin Capital of the World" — granders!
Wahiawa ReservoirO'ahuPeacock bass (tucunare)Only peacock bass fishery in the US!
North ShoreO'ahuGiant trevally, bonefishShore fishing — GT from the beach!
Hanalei BayKaua'iBonefish, trevally, papioPicturesque — wade fishing paradise
Maui CoastMauiMahi-mahi, ono (wahoo)Charter central — Lahaina harbor

See all HI fishing spots.