🐟 What fish can you catch in Pupukea?

Most commonly caught species around Pupukea , HI : Butterfly peacock bass - 534 reported catches Bluefin trevally - 460 reported catches Giant trevally - 222 reported catches Great barracuda - 188 reported catches Wedge-tail triggerfish - 187 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pupukea fishing reports?

The latest Pupukea , HI fishing reports are: @anjamubrittain reported a nice Stocky hawkfish at Kapua Entrance . @connerjames1265 reported a nice Doublespotted queenfish . @alexbermuda reported a nice Skipjack tuna at Waialua Bay . @ellis-ward reported a nice Common dolphinfish at Oahu Coastal Waters . @yahdocta reported a nice West Atlantic bonefish . .

Fishing in Pupukea, HI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pupukea, Hawaii?

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

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

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Q: What's the biggest Giant trevally caught in Pupukea?

The biggest Giant trevally (by length) reported in Pupukea , HI was a 5 ft / 63.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @SolzDaGreat at Oahu Coastal Waters on August 1, 2015 .

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Top fish species in Pupukea

Butterfly peacock bass

Bluefin trevally

Giant trevally

Great barracuda

Wedge-tail triggerfish

Latest Pupukea fishing reports

Stocky hawkfish

Kapua Entrance

7 in · 1 lb

Doublespotted queenfish

length · weight

Skipjack tuna

Waialua Bay

length · weight

Common dolphinfish

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

West Atlantic bonefish

length · weight

Yellowfin surgeonfish

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Blacktail snapper

Hickam Harbor

length · weight

Bluefin trevally

Hickam Harbor

length · weight

Pearl Harbor Entrance

length · weight

Pearl Harbor Entrance

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Pupukea

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 May 11th, 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°39′4″N 158°02′37.3″W

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FAQ about Pupukea fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Pupukea, HI:

Butterfly peacock bass - 534 reported catches
Bluefin trevally - 460 reported catches
Giant trevally - 222 reported catches
Great barracuda - 188 reported catches
Wedge-tail triggerfish - 187 reported catches

The latest Pupukea, HI fishing reports are:

@anjamubrittain reported a nice Stocky hawkfish at Kapua Entrance.
@connerjames1265 reported a nice Doublespotted queenfish.
@alexbermuda reported a nice Skipjack tuna at Waialua Bay.
@ellis-ward reported a nice Common dolphinfish at Oahu Coastal Waters.
@yahdocta reported a nice West Atlantic bonefish.

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