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Fishing regulations at Waimea River, HI
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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 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Waimea River fishing
- Butterfly peacock bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @kekoakirkpatrick reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass.
- @aj_tringali reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @garrenskeels reported a nice Eartheater cichlid.
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