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Waimea River

Hawaii, United States

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Waimea River fishing reports

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Blacktail snapper

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Wedge-tail triggerfish

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Sergeant-major

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Manybar goatfish

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Longfin tilapia

3 in · 1 lb

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5 years ago

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Blue tilapia

9 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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6 years ago

Pacific crevalle jack

11 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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7 years ago

Atlantic blue marlin

72 in · 250 lb

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General info

Waimea River is a stream located in Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic blue marlin, Blacktail snapper, and Longfin tilapia.

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Location

21°38′10.1″N 158°03′18.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Waimea River, HI

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 species as of April 18, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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23.3 miles away

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26.4 miles away

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31.8 miles away

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FAQ about Waimea River fishing

the Waimea River is a stream located in Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
21°38′10.1″N 158°03′18.4″W
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