Fishing in Kilauea, HI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Kilauea, Hawaii?

Anglers in Kilauea , HI recommend these top fishing spots: Kauaʻi Coastal Waters , Wailua Reservoir , Hanalei Bay , Wailua Bay , Konohiki Stream .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Kilauea?

Most commonly caught species around Kilauea , HI : Largemouth bass - 259 reported catches Butterfly peacock bass - 130 reported catches Yellowfin tuna - 104 reported catches Stocky hawkfish - 104 reported catches Bluefin trevally - 90 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Kilauea fishing reports?

The latest Kilauea , HI fishing reports are: @camlee3187 reported a nice Manybar goatfish at Keoniloa Bay . @NotgoodFisher reported a nice Skipjack tuna at Kauaʻi Coastal Waters . @NotgoodFisher reported a nice Spot-fin porcupinefish at Kukuiula Bay . @yaruna reported a nice American eel at Kauaʻi Coastal Waters . @yaruna reported a nice American eel at Kauaʻi Coastal Waters . .

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

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Hawaii, United States

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Top fish species in Kilauea

Largemouth bass

Butterfly peacock bass

Yellowfin tuna

Stocky hawkfish

Bluefin trevally

Latest Kilauea fishing reports

Manybar goatfish

Keoniloa Bay

10 in · 1 lb

Skipjack tuna

Kauaʻi Coastal Waters

36 in · 27 lb

Spot-fin porcupinefish

Kukuiula Bay

13 in · 2 lb 4 oz

American eel

Kauaʻi Coastal Waters

length · weight

American eel

Kauaʻi Coastal Waters

length · weight

West Atlantic bonefish

Keoniloa Bay

15 in · 2 lb

Greater amberjack

Kauaʻi Coastal Waters

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Wailua Reservoir

length · weight

Skipjack tuna

Kauaʻi Coastal Waters

length · weight

Wahoo

Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Kilauea

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 Largemouth 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

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

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 = 9 inches total length; maximum size = 14 inches total length; Aggregate total bag limit of 3 fish applies.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Location specific information

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

Regulations for

22°12′38.9″N 159°23′47.4″W

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FAQ about Kilauea fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Kilauea, Hawaii?

Anglers in Kilauea, HI recommend these top fishing spots: Kauaʻi Coastal Waters, Wailua Reservoir, Hanalei Bay, Wailua Bay, and Konohiki Stream.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Kilauea?

Most commonly caught species around Kilauea, HI:

Largemouth bass - 259 reported catches
Butterfly peacock bass - 130 reported catches
Yellowfin tuna - 104 reported catches
Stocky hawkfish - 104 reported catches
Bluefin trevally - 90 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Kilauea fishing reports?

The latest Kilauea, HI fishing reports are:

@camlee3187 reported a nice Manybar goatfish at Keoniloa Bay.
@NotgoodFisher reported a nice Skipjack tuna at Kauaʻi Coastal Waters.
@NotgoodFisher reported a nice Spot-fin porcupinefish at Kukuiula Bay.
@yaruna reported a nice American eel at Kauaʻi Coastal Waters.
@yaruna reported a nice American eel at Kauaʻi Coastal Waters.

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

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