Species guide
How to catch Hawaiian silverside
Atherinomorus insularum
saltwaterAtherinidae
The Hawaiian silverside is a small, elongated fish found near shorelines in Hawaii. It forms small schools during the day and spreads out over reefs at night. This species feeds mainly on tiny crustaceans and plankton.
Where they live
Inhabits shallow saltwater around the Hawaiian Islands, swimming near shorelines in small schools and dispersing over reefs at night.
Typical size
Up to about 10 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- foraminiferans
- plankton
Best baits
- small crustacean imitations
- plankton-based bait
Best lures
- small light-colored jigs
- miniature spoons
- soft plastic micro baitfish
How to fish for them
- light spinning tackle
- micro jigging
- shore casting
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