Honolulu, Hawaii sits at Kaneohe Bay and South Shore flats, where local anglers mainly chase trevally, bonefish, papio. Honolulu's south shore and Kaneohe Bay offer wadeable flats for bonefish and papio, where light winds and moving tide are the main signals anglers watch on the Index.
LureScore index · 2026-09-02
Excellent · estimated 62% bite probability
82
Excellent
Air temperature 8/8Pressure 14/14Temp. stability 10/10Pressure stability 8/8Wind 5/12Precipitation 6/8Season 7/8Signal Stable weather
The score combines air temperature, pressure level and stability, wind, rain, season and a short-range trend trigger. It is a timing aid — not a fish finder.
7-day outlook
Day
Index
Temp
Wind
Pressure
Sky
Today
2026-09-02
82 Excellent
86° / 74°F
16 mph
29.94 inHg
Drizzle
Tomorrow
2026-09-03
73 Good
83° / 73°F
16 mph
29.91 inHg
Drizzle
Friday
2026-09-04
65 Good
83° / 74°F
16 mph
29.88 inHg
Light drizzle
Saturday
2026-09-05
74 Good
85° / 74°F
14 mph
29.83 inHg
Light drizzle
Sunday
2026-09-06
70 Good
83° / 75°F
12 mph
29.8 inHg
Light drizzle
Monday
2026-09-07
61 Fair
86° / 76°F
15 mph
29.74 inHg
Light showers
Tuesday
2026-09-08
60 Fair
83° / 76°F
17 mph
29.85 inHg
Thunderstorm
Daily highs/lows in °F, max wind in mph, mean sea-level pressure in inHg. Scores are computed per local forecast day.
What to target around Honolulu
Kaneohe Bay South Shore flats
Trevally Bonefish Papio
Honolulu's south shore and Kaneohe Bay offer wadeable flats for bonefish and papio, where light winds and moving tide are the main signals anglers watch on the Index. The table above recomputes the index for each of the next seven days from that day's forecast, so you can time an outing to the strongest window instead of fishing the calendar.
Autumn brings cooling water and aggressive feeding ahead of winter — often the most consistent index readings of the year.
Today's best windows
05:30–08:30 — Morning window — the classic low-light feeding period.90
Windows are scored on the same model as the daily index. Sunrise and sunset edges are built into the schedule; the strongest mornings usually follow a stable or improving pressure trend.
Where should I fish near Honolulu?
The waters around Honolulu include Kaneohe Bay and South Shore flats. Honolulu's south shore and Kaneohe Bay offer wadeable flats for bonefish and papio, where light winds and moving tide are the main signals anglers watch on the Index. Start with public access points on these systems, check local regs, and let the daily index above guide timing.
What fish species can I target around Honolulu?
The usual targets are Trevally, Bonefish and Papio in and around Honolulu. Seasonal timing shifts the bite — the forecast table on this page is computed for the same weather signals that matter for these species.
Do I need a fishing license in Hawaii?
Yes — a Hawaii state fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older (saltwater and freshwater endorsements may differ). Buy one through the Hawaii state wildlife or natural-resources agency before you fish.
What is the best time of day to fish in Honolulu?
The index recommends the strongest windows printed under today's score — typically the low-light morning and evening windows. Sunrise and sunset edges are almost always worth more casts than midday, especially in the warmer months.
The LureScore index is an informational planning signal based on weather, not a guarantee of fish activity or a catch. Always follow local regulations.