Fishing· Hawaii (Big Island)· Hawaii
South Point FAD (Site A)
18° 57.3′ N · 155° 33.4′ W
A state fish aggregation device off the Kau coast east of Ka Lae, a trolling waypoint on the way around Ka Lae, whose waters to-hawaii describes as rich in ulua, snapper, mahi and marlin.
Practical
USCG Light List: yellow spherical buoy, Fl Y 4s, 18-57-21N 155-33-24W. Do not tie up to a FAD; keep clear at night. Other east-side FADs (Light List): Apua Point (Site SS) 19-06-48N 155-14-30W; Palima Point (Site RN) 19-04-54N 155-25-30W.
Best for
Trolling on passage around Ka Lae
Nearby
- Kamilo Beach2.6 NM away
- Kaalualu Bay Anchorage3.3 NM away
- Papakolea Green Sand Beach5.2 NM away
- Hurricane Season on the Big Island (2026 Lala and Nolo)6.4 NM away
- Naalehu6.5 NM away
- Naalehu July 4 Rodeo and Labor Day Hula Festival6.7 NM away
- Punaluu Bake Shop (Naalehu)6.7 NM away
- Kaulana Bay (South Point Boat Ramp)6.8 NM away
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