Where the state fish gets its name
The Humuhumunukunukuapua a reef triggerfish name origin and Hawaiian cultural history explained clearly for visitors and residents.
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Is the Humuhumunukunukuapuaa Hawaii’s State Fish?
The Humuhumunukunukuapuaa history explaining its temporary 1985 designation and permanent legal status in 2006 as Hawaii state fish.
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How to tell kumu from weke
Hawaiian goatfish identification methods help anglers distinguish kumu from weke to follow local fishing bag limits and regulations.
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How to tell opakapaka from onaga
Opakapaka and onaga identification details help anglers distinguish Hawaii bottomfish species using physical traits and habitat clues.
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How to tell ulua from papio by size
The size difference between Hawaiian papio and ulua marks the transition of juvenile trevally surpassing ten to twenty pounds.
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How to tell a blue marlin from a striped marlin
Blue and striped marlin identification features in Hawaii include size, body shape, fin structure, and coloration patterns.
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Average size of stocked trout at Kokee
Stocked rainbow trout released by the Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources into Kokee State Park generally measure eight to twelve inches long.
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How big ulua get in Hawaii
Hawaiian ulua size expectations, growth stages from papio, and state record weights for giant trevally up to 190 pounds.
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How big marlin get off the Kona Coast
Pacific blue marlin and other species off the Kona Coast reach massive sizes, including legendary grander fish weighing one thousand pounds.
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Where the Hawaii marlin record was caught
Waters off Kailua-Kona and Honokohau Harbor are known worldwide for granders, blue marlin of a thousand pounds or more, thanks to a steep drop-off and bait.
