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Kalihiwai Reservoir

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Hawaii, United States

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Kalihiwai Reservoir fishing reports

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Nile tilapia

15 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 3 lb

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Butterfly peacock bass

12 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Butterfly peacock bass

13 in · 3 lb

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General info

Kalihiwai Reservoir is a lake located in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Butterfly peacock bass, Largemouth bass, and Nile tilapia.

Location

22°11′4.5″N 159°25′54.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Kalihiwai Reservoir, 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 Butterfly peacock bass as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Butterfly peacock bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Min size

12"

Measurement

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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.

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22°11′4.5″N 159°25′54.1″W
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FAQ about Kalihiwai Reservoir fishing

Kalihiwai Reservoir is a lake located in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
22°11′4.5″N 159°25′54.1″W
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