Fishing in Kailua, HI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Kailua, Hawaii?

Anglers in Kailua , 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 Kailua?

Most commonly caught species around Kailua , HI : Bluefin trevally - 547 reported catches Butterfly peacock bass - 535 reported catches Giant trevally - 245 reported catches West Atlantic bonefish - 241 reported catches Great barracuda - 213 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Kailua fishing reports?

The latest Kailua , HI fishing reports are: @majormitchell3925 reported a nice Christmas wrasse . @majormitchell3925 reported a nice Surge wrasse . @majormitchell3925 reported a nice Surge wrasse . @tuttlej reported a nice Manybar goatfish at Oahu Coastal Waters . @tuttlej reported a nice Manybar goatfish at Oahu Coastal Waters . .

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

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Hawaii, United States

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Top fish species in Kailua

Bluefin trevally

Butterfly peacock bass

Giant trevally

West Atlantic bonefish

Great barracuda

Latest Kailua fishing reports

Christmas wrasse

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Surge wrasse

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Surge wrasse

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Manybar goatfish

Oahu Coastal Waters

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Manybar goatfish

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Grey large-eye bream

Honolulu Harbor

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Common bluestripe snapper

Oahu Coastal Waters

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Common bluestripe snapper

Oahu Coastal Waters

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Round goby

Oahu Coastal Waters

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Round goby

Oahu Coastal Waters

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Fishing regulations in Kailua

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 Bluefin trevally as of August 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Bluefin trevally

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

10"

Measurement

Fork Length

Aggregate

Location regulation notes

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

Additional information

Non-commercial aggregate bag limit = 20 (total all species of ulua and pāpio). Minimum size 16 inches fork length for sale.

Synonyms

Caranx melampygus, bluefin trevally, omilu, papio, pāpio, ulua, ‘ōmilu

Location specific information

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

Regulations for

21°23′31.2″N 157°44′22.6″W

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FAQ about Kailua fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Kailua, Hawaii?

Anglers in Kailua, 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 Kailua?

Most commonly caught species around Kailua, HI:

Bluefin trevally - 547 reported catches
Butterfly peacock bass - 535 reported catches
Giant trevally - 245 reported catches
West Atlantic bonefish - 241 reported catches
Great barracuda - 213 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Kailua fishing reports?

The latest Kailua, HI fishing reports are:

@majormitchell3925 reported a nice Christmas wrasse.
@majormitchell3925 reported a nice Surge wrasse.
@majormitchell3925 reported a nice Surge wrasse.
@tuttlej reported a nice Manybar goatfish at Oahu Coastal Waters.
@tuttlej reported a nice Manybar goatfish at Oahu Coastal Waters.

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

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