One of a kind app
I’m trying to get into spearfishing and this app helped me learn local fish names. Couldn’t find another of its kind with all the local names for fish in one place 🤙
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This app identifies and provides detailed information on 100 common Hawaiian fish, including local names, fishing details, and culinary uses. It features a search function for multiple name types and a learning quiz to test your knowledge.
✓100 common Hawaiian fish profiles
✓Local and scientific name search
✓Fishing and culinary information
✓Growth stages and look-alikes
✓Size limits and closed seasons
✓Learning quiz with feedback
✓Offline functionality
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1.0
September 4, 2026
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FAQ
What fish are included in Humuhumu Fish Guide?
Humuhumu Fish Guide includes 100 common Hawaiian fish, such as manini, 'oama, uhu, weke, kūmū, pāpio, ulua, and the humuhumunukunukuāpua'a. The app lists fish that are commonly encountered in Hawaii.
How does the search function in Humuhumu Fish Guide work?
You can search for fish using their Hawaiian, Japanese, English, or scientific names. The app will find the corresponding fish regardless of the name type you use, even if the 'okina is incorrect.
What kind of information is available for each fish?
Each fish profile includes details on where you'd see it, how it's caught, whether it's eaten and how, its names at different growth stages, and what it's often confused with. Size limits and closed seasons are also provided.
How does the learning quiz in Humuhumu Fish Guide function?
The quiz offers rounds of twenty questions, providing feedback on incorrect answers. Wrong answers are typically from the same fish family as the correct one to facilitate learning. A timed test of 40 random fish is also available for scoring.
Does Humuhumu Fish Guide require an internet connection?
No, Humuhumu Fish Guide does not require a signal or internet connection. All content is stored within the app, ensuring it works offline.
Do I need to create an account for Humuhumu Fish Guide?
No sign-up is required for Humuhumu Fish Guide. You can optionally add a name for the leaderboard or an email to back up your progress on a new device, but both are optional and can be deleted.
Where does Humuhumu Fish Guide get its information?
The app sources Hawaiian names from Pukui and Elbert, uses the Division of Aquatic Resources species list, and gets market names from the Hawaii Seafood Council. Rules are from DAR, and photos are from Wikimedia Commons with proper credits.
Does Humuhumu Fish Guide have ads?
No, Humuhumu Fish Guide is completely free of advertisements. The app is designed to be ad-free, with no locked content or in-app purchases.