FishCondishKona, HI Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Kona, HI fishing report
Kona's blue water is built around Pacific pelagics, so I'll be straight with you: striped bass, fluke, bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish are Atlantic and East Coast inshore species that simply don't exist in Hawaiian waters. Dropping those names into a Kona report would be pure fiction, and that won't help you catch fish. What Kona actually produces off the drop-offs, FADs, and ledges are blue and striped marlin, yellowfin and bigeye tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and ono — world-class fisheries with real seasonal rhythms worth understanding.
If you'd like, I'm happy to write you an honest, detailed Kona report covering those actual species, how they move through the seasons, where they hold around the FADs and ledges, and what tactics and presentations consistently put fish in the boat. Just say the word.
Kona, HI tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Kona, HI is Kailua Kona (station 1617846), about 0.7 miles away. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 5:12 AM 1.3 ft▼ Low 10:58 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 5:44 PM 2.1 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 12:20 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 5:59 AM 1.4 ft▼ Low 11:38 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 6:08 PM 1.9 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▼ Low 12:49 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 6:53 AM 1.4 ft▼ Low 12:24 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 6:30 PM 1.7 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▼ Low 1:21 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 8:00 AM 1.5 ft▼ Low 1:22 PM 0.8 ft▲ High 6:52 PM 1.5 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▼ Low 2:01 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 9:35 AM 1.6 ft▼ Low 3:14 PM 0.9 ft▲ High 7:11 PM 1.3 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▼ Low 2:58 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:13 AM 1.7 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▼ Low 4:11 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 12:30 PM 2 ft▼ Low 8:23 PM 0.8 ft▲ High 10:26 PM 0.9 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▼ Low 5:23 AM 0 ft▲ High 1:28 PM 2.2 ft▼ Low 8:40 PM 0.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▲ High 12:11 AM 0.9 ft▼ Low 6:29 AM -0.1 ft▲ High 2:14 PM 2.4 ft▼ Low 9:05 PM 0.5 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▲ High 1:26 AM 1.1 ft▼ Low 7:27 AM -0.2 ft▲ High 2:54 PM 2.5 ft▼ Low 9:34 PM 0.4 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Kona, HI dashboard.
What's biting near Kona, HI
The species most likely to be feeding the drop-offs, the FADs, and the ledges: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Kona, HI and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Kona, HI fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Kona, HI?
The species bite forecast for Kona, HI covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Kona, HI?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Kona, HI, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Kona, HI?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the drop-offs, the FADs, and the ledges as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Kona, HI?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Kona, HI, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Kona, HI
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: