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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 March 31st, 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
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.
Ekaha is a water located in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
21°52′56.2″N 159°29′3.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Ekaha by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.