Fishing in Helemano, HI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Helemano, Hawaii?

Anglers in Helemano , HI recommend these top fishing spots: Oahu Coastal Waters , Wahiawā Reservoir , Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor , South Channel (Pearl Harbor) , Pōka‘ī Bay .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Helemano?

Most commonly caught species around Helemano , HI : Butterfly peacock bass - 535 reported catches Bluefin trevally - 534 reported catches Giant trevally - 248 reported catches West Atlantic bonefish - 234 reported catches Great barracuda - 211 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Helemano fishing reports?

The latest Helemano , HI fishing reports are: @The_BassSnachasYT reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oahu Coastal Waters . @The_BassSnachasYT reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oahu Coastal Waters . @logan.molle reported a nice Scalloped hammerhead shark at He‘eia Kea Boat Harbor . @majormitchell3925 reported a nice Black surgeonfish . @UglyStikWarrior reported a nice Blackspot sergeant . .

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

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Hawaii, United States

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Top fish species in Helemano

Butterfly peacock bass

Bluefin trevally

Giant trevally

West Atlantic bonefish

Great barracuda

Latest Helemano fishing reports

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

Bluefin trevally

North Channel (Pearl Harbor)

length · weight

Blacktail snapper

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Butterfly peacock bass

Wahiawā Reservoir

length · weight

Convict surgeonfish

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Helemano

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.

Select species

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°32′10.3″N 158°01′9.8″W

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FAQ about Helemano fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Helemano, Hawaii?

Anglers in Helemano, HI recommend these top fishing spots: Oahu Coastal Waters, Wahiawā Reservoir, Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor, South Channel (Pearl Harbor), and Pōka‘ī Bay.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Helemano?

Most commonly caught species around Helemano, HI:

Butterfly peacock bass - 535 reported catches
Bluefin trevally - 534 reported catches
Giant trevally - 248 reported catches
West Atlantic bonefish - 234 reported catches
Great barracuda - 211 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Helemano fishing reports?

The latest Helemano, HI fishing reports are:

@The_BassSnachasYT reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oahu Coastal Waters.
@The_BassSnachasYT reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oahu Coastal Waters.
@logan.molle reported a nice Scalloped hammerhead shark at He‘eia Kea Boat Harbor.
@majormitchell3925 reported a nice Black surgeonfish.
@UglyStikWarrior reported a nice Blackspot sergeant.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Helemano?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Helemano, 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: