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Oahu South Shore
Honolulu charter fleets fish offshore ledges for mahi, ono and ahi within sight of Waikiki.
Depth & Structure
Offshore Pacific ledges and FADs off Honolulu/Waikiki, deep water close to shore; ono cruise drop-offs/ledges, mahi hold around floating debris, logs and FAD buoys that hold bait, ahi/marlin on ledges and FADs
Best Lures
Trolling skirted lures, feathers and diving plugs at 6-8 knots (up to 10 for ono/high-speed work) with spread covering surface to deeper, casting lures/live bait around debris and weed lines, run-and-gun casting to bird activity
Best Baits
Live bait such as small fish, squid, flying fish and skipjack around debris/FADs, plus rigged strip/ballyhoo-style baits noted in mahi guides
Gear to Bring
Charter offshore note - medium-heavy to heavy 6-7 ft trolling rods, conventional reels rated 20-30 lb class and heavier for marlin/ahi, 20-50 lb line class, wire leader consideration for ono teeth; charters supply gear on guided trips
Local Tips
['Captain guidance: species shapes the trip - work ledges and FADs for ahi/marlin, check any debris/log for mahi, run tight along ledge for ono', 'Mahi best April-October around Oahu though available year-round; bird activity is key indicator of feeding fish…
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Related Water
Fish photos: mahimahi — Wikimedia Commons · ono (wahoo) — Wikimedia Commons · yellowfin tuna (ahi) — Wikimedia Commons · Pacific blue marlin — Wikimedia Commons
Fishing regulations, seasons and limits change — always check the current rules for this water before you fish. Spot pins are approximate area markers, not launch or access coordinates.