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Hawaii Fishing Report

If you’re planning a fishing trip to Hawaii, you have some excellent choices for lakes and streams throughout the state including Wilson Lake - aka Wahiawa Reservoir, Ku Tree Reservoir, Lualaulei Reservoir, Nu‘uanu Reservoir No. 4, Alexander Reservoir, Halenanahu Reservoir, Papuaa Reservoir, Wailua Reservoir, Waita Reservoir, Halalii Lake, Halulu Lake, Nonopapa Lake and others. Many of the lakes in Hawaii have camping facilities as well as other accommodations nearby. Hawaii is well known for excellent Bass, Peacock Bass and Catfish fishing. Additionally, in waters around the state you’ll find populations of Tilapia in some waters.

Fishing is regulated in Hawaii by the Fish & Game Department.

Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Peacock Bass Fishing in Hawaii.

Bass are one of the most sought after of all the game fish. Its appeal spans cultures, age groups and genders to tap on the heart strings of anglers everywhere. Join us in our endeavor to offer information about bass fishing on your favorite bass lake in the Hawaii area.

The islands of Hawaii are dotted with small lakes, ponds and reservoirs which hold bass, peacock bass and sunfish. 

Perhaps the best of them is Wilson Lake, aka Wahiawa Reservoir which holds some very nice peacock bass. You can fish for peacock bass much the same as largemouths, however a little extra patience may be required. Work the baits a little slower. Use more finesse in presentation and cast to the same spot again and again if you think it holds a peacock.

Trout Fishing in Hawaii

Hawaii has limited trout fishing. The only recorded trout are rainbow trout. Pure cold water is key to survival of the trouts and the water in Hawaii streams, ponds, lakes and rivers is typically too warm for all but the rainbows. Even for the rainbows conditions are marginal.

Catfish Fishing in Hawaii

There are many species of catfish and even more ways to catch them. Adults range in size from less than a pound to hundreds of pounds. They can be found in all types of water including ponds, streams, lakes and rivers. There are even species which spend a limited amount of time on dry land. Big giant catfish put up a very noble fight once hooked.

Catfishing in Hawaii is pretty much limited to stocked channel catfish in Nu‘uanu Reservoir No. 4. It offers restricted fishing times and methods.

Panfish Fishing in Hawaii - Bluegills & Tilapia

One or more species of panfish populate virtually all warm water streams, ponds and lakes throughout Hawaii and around the world for that matter. They can survive in waters that provide their natural food source of minnows, crustaceans, insects and worms. Their competitive nature amongst themselves for food, makes them relatively easy to catch.

Finding big sunfish like bluegill and tilapia is a chore. They are primary food sources for bass and peacock bass which tends to shorten their lifespan. Most of the small lakes and ponds thoughout the islands carry panfish of one kind or another. The state record bluegill was caught a Lake Wilson.

Fishing for other Tilapia in Hawaii.

Hawaii offers unique fishing opportunities. Listed below find information about species of fish found in Hawaii which may not be featured in the main section of AA- Fishing.com.

Tilapia
Oreochromis aurea
World Record: 4.4 lbs
Most tilapias are omnivorous with a preference for soft aquatic vegetation. They are typically found in warmer waters in the southern states, both east and west. Prefers water temperatures from 70 degrees and above, and has difficulty surviving water temperatures below 50 degrees. Tilapia are of similar size and shape to crappie. Fish for them like you might for bluegills using worms, crickets and dough balls on a size 12 hook.
Mahi Mahi fishing in hawaii
Mahi Mahi is by far the most popular game fish caught in Hawaii. Their numbers are many and their growth rate is speedy. Mahi are some of the most colorful fish you will ever see. Light blue, green and yellow flying through the air! Mahi Mahi often put on an aerial show when caught. This is also some of the best tasting fish you will eat. Mahi Mahi usually travel in schools and often when you find the school you can catch as many as 30 Mahi in just a matter of hours. The female Mahi Mahi have more of a rounded head and the bull males have more of a blunt head. The males are also usually much bigger.

Hands down the best way to fish for Mahi Mahi is with live Opelu. Our boats will bait fish for Opelu any chance we get. If we are trolling with Opelu next to a boat that is trolling lures it usually ends up with the other boat frustrated because our boat is full of Mahi Mahi and their boat is empty. A live Opelu in front of a Mahi Mahi is like putting a candy bar in front of a 5 year old, they can’t resist it. Again, lots of boats claim they live bait for fish but there’s only a handful that truly do it and we’re 2 of them.
There are dozens of different offshore fish caught in the Hawaiian Islands but over 90% of the game fish caught are Pacific Blue Marlin, Ahi, Ono or Mahi Mahi.

Hawaii Fishing Regulations Info Page     Hawaii Fishing Regulations Guidebook