🐟 What fish can you catch in Kawela Bay?

Most commonly caught species around Kawela Bay , HI : Butterfly peacock bass - 532 reported catches Bluefin trevally - 420 reported catches Giant trevally - 213 reported catches Great barracuda - 179 reported catches West Atlantic bonefish - 178 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Kawela Bay fishing reports?

The latest Kawela Bay , HI fishing reports are: @lmolle reported a nice Giant trevally at Oahu Coastal Waters . @kainoady reported a nice Channel catfish . @Calebbutler14 reported a nice Leopard moray eel . @aplaya reported a nice Giant trevally at Oahu Coastal Waters . @HIBaitcasterMaster reported a nice Redbreast tilapia at Wahiawā Reservoir . .

Fishing in Kawela Bay, HI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Kawela Bay, Hawaii?

Anglers in Kawela Bay , HI recommend these top fishing spots: Oahu Coastal Waters , Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor , Mamalu Bay , Waialua Bay , Waimea Bay .

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

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Hawaii, United States

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Top fish species in Kawela Bay

Butterfly peacock bass

Bluefin trevally

Giant trevally

Great barracuda

West Atlantic bonefish

Latest Kawela Bay fishing reports

Giant trevally

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Channel catfish

11 in · 6 oz

Leopard moray eel

16 in · 3 lb

Giant trevally

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Redbreast tilapia

Wahiawā Reservoir

8 in · 6 oz

Butterfly peacock bass

Wahiawā Reservoir

18 in · 2 lb

Giant trevally

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Giant trevally

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Giant trevally

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Giant trevally

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Kawela Bay

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 April 20th, 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

Freshwater Game Fishing License

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

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.

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

Cichla ocellaris, tucunare

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

Regulations for

21°41′56.8″N 158°00′9.4″W

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FAQ about Kawela Bay fishing

Anglers in Kawela Bay, HI recommend these top fishing spots: Oahu Coastal Waters, Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor, Mamalu Bay, Waialua Bay, and Waimea Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Kawela Bay, HI:

Butterfly peacock bass - 532 reported catches
Bluefin trevally - 420 reported catches
Giant trevally - 213 reported catches
Great barracuda - 179 reported catches
West Atlantic bonefish - 178 reported catches

The latest Kawela Bay, HI fishing reports are:

@lmolle reported a nice Giant trevally at Oahu Coastal Waters.
@kainoady reported a nice Channel catfish.
@Calebbutler14 reported a nice Leopard moray eel.
@aplaya reported a nice Giant trevally at Oahu Coastal Waters.
@HIBaitcasterMaster reported a nice Redbreast tilapia at Wahiawā Reservoir.

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