Hawaii Fly Fishing Trips

Pacific Bonefish on Oahu: Bigger Than You'd Expect

A perfect complement to a Hawaii vacation or a strategic stop on the way to Christmas Island, a fly fishing excursion on Oahu will be a day you're sure to remember. The bonefish here typically run larger than their Atlantic counterparts — Pacific bonefish in the five-to-ten-pound range are common — making them incredibly exciting to target on a fly rod.

Whether you build a day of Hawaii fly fishing into a larger vacation or build your vacation around bonefishing, your time on the water will be genuinely memorable.

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Hawaii on the Fly

Fish Oahu's flats for the largest bonefish in the world with Captain Mike Hennessy. Hawaiian bones average 8 pounds...

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What to Know About Fly Fishing for Bonefish in Hawaii

Hawaii's bonefish fishery is one of the Pacific's best-kept secrets. Pacific bonefish (Albula glossodonta) on Oahu routinely run five to ten pounds — substantially larger than Caribbean fish — and their speed and stamina surprise even experienced bonefishers. The flats are primarily tidal, and guides are essential: sight-based fishing requires careful reading of conditions and tide tables to locate fish that can be highly spooky in clear, shallow water.

Hawaii fly fishing is most effectively done as an add-on to a broader Hawaii vacation, or as an ideal geographic stop on the way to or from Christmas Island. Front Range Anglers partners with Hawaii On The Fly and Captain Mike Hennessy, whose local knowledge ensures every angler maximizes their time on the water.