Species
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis · family Carangidae
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Ulua — the apex reef predator and the ultimate Hawaiian shore-casting prize, taken by slide-bait fishers off rocky points and ledges, often through the night. A brutally powerful gamefish; juveniles (papio) are a popular lighter-tackle target.
Preferred conditions
- Water temp
- 72–84°F (ideal 78°F)
- Tide
- incoming
- Moon
- either
- Depth
- 5–100 ft
- Active months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Best giant trevally conditions today
Hanalei Bay
Kauai Co., HI
72/100
Anini Beach Park
Kauai Co., HI
72/100
Haleiwa Alii Beach Park
Honolulu Co., HI
64/100
Waimea Bay Beach Park
Honolulu Co., HI
49/100
Sunset Beach
Honolulu Co., HI
49/100
Mokuleia Beach Park
Honolulu Co., HI
49/100
Salt Pond Beach Park
Kauai Co., HI
49/100
Waikiki Beach
Honolulu Co., HI
37/100
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Regulations by jurisdiction
HI
pacific
- Min size
- 10"
- Creel
- 20
Ulua/papio: 10" minimum to keep, 20/day in combination with all ulua/papio (and moi/mullet, with sub-limits). No closed season for shore fishing.
Source · verified 2026-05-29