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 ROIWestern name: Peacock Grouper Invasive Species Habits: Territorial. Seen near rocky or reef structures. Taste: Poisonous. Due to Ciguatera poisoning, this fish is not edible. Regulation size: None Bag limit: None |  TOAUWestern name: Blacktail Snapper Invasive Species Habits: Rocky structures and caves Taste: 4 Stars Regulation size: None Bag limit: None |  TA'APEWestern name: Bluestripe Snapper Invasive Species Habits: Tend to be in schools. Rocky structures and caves. Taste: 4 Stars Regulation size: None Bag limit: None |
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 NENUEWestern Name: Lowfin Chub Native Species Habits: Skittish, found in reef exposed to surge. Taste: 3 Stars Regulation Size: None Bag Limit: None |  AWAWestern Name: Milkfish Native Species Habits: Seen just below the surface, feeds on algae and plankton. Taste: 2 Stars Regulation Size: Minimum 9 inch Bag Limit: None |  UKUWestern name: Grey Snapper Native Species Habits: Commonly found on sandy reefs. Taste: 5 Star + Regulation size: 1Lb Bag limit: None |
 MUWestern name: Bigeye Emperor or Porgy Native Species Habits: Very smart and difficult to spear. Found alone or in small groups. Found in depths shallow to 70ft. Taste: 5 Stars+ Regulation size: None Bag limit: None |  ULUA/PAPIOWestern name: Giant Trevaly Native Species Habits: Rocky and artificial reefs. Taste: 5 stars Regulation size: Minimum 10 inch. Bag limit: 20 |  TAKOWester Name: Octopus Native Species Habits: Found on reef or rocky bottom. Masters of camouflage. Taste: 5 stars Regulation size: 1 lb Bag limit: None |
Target Fish
Maui is home to hundreds of species of fish. Many native, some invasive. The most important part of spearfishing in Maui is taking advantage of the selective hunting it offers. We want to target specific fish that will in turn keep our reef balanced. Check out some of our target fish and do your part to protect the delicate balance of our reef system by sticking to regulations and targeting invasive species.
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