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Oama basics – what you need to know to catch the best baitfish in Hawaii

July 13, 2023 By Scott 4 Comments

Traditionally, oama seasons starts in August, and the peak season starts at the end of August. With it being a warm El Nino year, we’re expecting a good oama season although there haven’t been large, catchable schools yet at the normal places.

If you’re new to oama fishing, or need a refresher, click here to read the comprehensive oama fishing guide.

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Comments

  1. Russ Ito says

    September 4, 2025 at 11:51 am

    huge oama school at Diamond Head, End of *****. Dark water is oama school. When entering water, the fish move away and you can see sandy bottom.

    Reply
    • Scott says

      September 5, 2025 at 6:52 am

      Thanks for the south shore oama report Russ! I omitted the exact location even though it’s probably not a place that throw net poachers would attempt.

      I’ve never seen oama en masse there before, that’s a good sign.

      thanks,
      scott

      Reply
  2. Manny Rivera says

    June 28, 2026 at 8:42 am

    Hi there! I’m looking to get back into fishing after having bilateral rotator cuff surgery and a long recovery — it basically took me out for five or six years.

    Would love to get updates when Oama are spotted back.

    Reply
    • Scott says

      June 28, 2026 at 8:50 am

      It’s a good year to come back for oama. They are all over and should be for a few months.
      Gettum!!

      -scott

      Reply

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