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Oahu Flats Fishing Guide

Hawaii

Sand and reef flats around Oahu known for unusually large bonefish.

Trip at a Glance

Anglers come to Oahu Flats for bonefish. The best months overall are Mar to May, Oct to Nov. In October, bonefish is in season, and Crazy Charlie, Gotcha and Live Shrimp are a good place to start. There are 12 shops within 45 miles (1 fly, 11 bait and tackle); the closest is Nanko Fishing Supply in Kaneohe, 2 mi away.

Best Months

Mar to May, Oct to Nov

In October

Bonefish

Methods

Fly fishing, Spin, cast & bait

Season at a Glance

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What You'll Catch

Oahu Flats Species

Bonefish

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Best: Mar to May, Oct to Nov

Plan by Month

What to Use

Month

3 picks for October. ● means in season that month.

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Rod & Reel

Recommended Setups

Bonefish

Fly 9 ft 8 wt rod, floating tropical line, 10 to 12 ft 10 to 12 lb fluorocarbon leader.

Spin / Cast 7 ft light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 10 lb braid, 1/8 oz skimmer jig or live shrimp.

Matched to These Species

Gear for Oahu Flats

Flies

Bonefish Fly Assortment

Gotchas, Crazy Charlies, and shrimp patterns for the flats.

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Fly Rods

Orvis Clearwater 9 ft 8 wt Fly Rod

An 8 weight handles bass bugs, redfish flats, and wind. The most versatile warmwater and inshore size.

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Sunglasses

Costa Polarized Fishing Sunglasses

Polarized lenses cut glare so you can see fish, structure, and flats.

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Within 45 Miles

Shops Near Oahu Flats