Hawaiian Ladyfish
Elops hawaiensis
Also called awa, hawaiian tenpounder
A silvery, elongated fish closely related to tarpon, known for its acrobatic jumps when hooked. Hawaiian ladyfish are popular among anglers for their strong fighting ability despite their relatively small size.
Hawaiian Ladyfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Elops hawaiensis
- Typical size
- 18-30 inches, 2-6 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries around Hawaii and other Pacific islands. Anglers typically target them using light tackle with small jigs, flies, or live bait in shallow flats and nearshore areas.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a hawaiian ladyfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksHawaiian Ladyfish questions people ask
Hawaiian Ladyfish is Elops hawaiensis. Anglers also call it awa, hawaiian tenpounder.
A typical hawaiian ladyfish runs 18-30 inches, 2-6 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every hawaiian ladyfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries around Hawaii and other Pacific islands. Anglers typically target them using light tackle with small jigs, flies, or live bait in shallow flats and nearshore areas. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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