Fishing in East Honolulu, HI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in East Honolulu, Hawaii?

Anglers in East Honolulu , HI recommend these top fishing spots: Oahu Coastal Waters , Maunalua Bay , Kewalo Basin , Ala Wai Harbor , Kewalo Channel .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in East Honolulu?

Most commonly caught species around East Honolulu , HI : Butterfly peacock bass - 531 reported catches Bluefin trevally - 457 reported catches West Atlantic bonefish - 224 reported catches Giant trevally - 219 reported catches Great barracuda - 203 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest East Honolulu fishing reports?

The latest East Honolulu , HI fishing reports are: @maxpausic reported a nice Wedge-tail triggerfish at Kalihi Channel . @maxpausic reported a nice Arc-eye hawkfish at Kalihi Channel . @maxpausic reported a nice Black triggerfish at Kalihi Channel . @maxpausic reported a nice Red mullet at Kewalo Channel . @The_BassSnachasYT reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oahu Coastal Waters . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in East Honolulu?

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Hawaii, United States

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Top fish species in East Honolulu

Butterfly peacock bass

Bluefin trevally

West Atlantic bonefish

Giant trevally

Great barracuda

Latest East Honolulu fishing reports

Wedge-tail triggerfish

Kalihi Channel

length · weight

Arc-eye hawkfish

Kalihi Channel

length · weight

Black triggerfish

Kalihi Channel

length · weight

Red mullet

Kewalo Channel

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Oahu Coastal Waters

18 in · 2 lb 6 oz

Smallmouth bass

Oahu Coastal Waters

18 in · 3 lb

Scalloped hammerhead shark

He‘eia Kea Boat Harbor

length · weight

Black surgeonfish

5 in · 2 oz

Blackspot sergeant

length · weight

Giant trevally

Waimānalo Stream

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in East Honolulu

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Hawaii can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Butterfly peacock bass as of June 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Butterfly peacock bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Required licenses

Freshwater Game Fishing License

Location regulation notes

To see maps of DAR's official marine managed areas, please see Hawaii DAR's ARCGIS Map Viewer.

Additional information

In Wahiawā Public Fishing Area bass and tucunare are catch and release only. It is unlawful to keep, retain, hold, or kill any bass or tucunare in Wahiawā Public Fishing Area. Bass or tucunare brought to shore or on board a vessel must be returned to the water immediately. In Wailua Reservoir Public Fishing Area bag limit = 2; minimum size = 12 inches total length; maximum size = 15 inches total length; Aggregate total bag limit of 3 fish applies.

Edibility

Good but not as good as snakehead or largemouth bass, see Catch, Clean, Cook Peacock Bass by DMFD

Synonyms

Cichla ocellaris, tucunare

Location specific information

To see maps of DAR's official marine managed areas, please see Hawaii DAR's ARCGIS Map Viewer.

Regulations for

21°17′51″N 157°43′16″W

Regulations in the map

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FAQ about East Honolulu fishing

🎣 Where to fish in East Honolulu, Hawaii?

Anglers in East Honolulu, HI recommend these top fishing spots: Oahu Coastal Waters, Maunalua Bay, Kewalo Basin, Ala Wai Harbor, and Kewalo Channel.

🐟 What fish can you catch in East Honolulu?

Most commonly caught species around East Honolulu, HI:

Butterfly peacock bass - 531 reported catches
Bluefin trevally - 457 reported catches
West Atlantic bonefish - 224 reported catches
Giant trevally - 219 reported catches
Great barracuda - 203 reported catches

📢 What are the latest East Honolulu fishing reports?

The latest East Honolulu, HI fishing reports are:

@maxpausic reported a nice Wedge-tail triggerfish at Kalihi Channel.
@maxpausic reported a nice Arc-eye hawkfish at Kalihi Channel.
@maxpausic reported a nice Black triggerfish at Kalihi Channel.
@maxpausic reported a nice Red mullet at Kewalo Channel.
@The_BassSnachasYT reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oahu Coastal Waters.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in East Honolulu?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for East Honolulu, HI. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: