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Nanawale Bay

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Hawaii, United States

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Top fish species at Nanawale Bay

Bigeye snapper
Bigeye snapper
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General info

Nanawale Bay is a part of an ocean located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bigeye snapper.

Location

19°33′1.5″N 154°51′48.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Nanawale Bay, 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.

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FAQ about Nanawale Bay fishing

Nanawale Bay is a part of an ocean located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
19°33′1.5″N 154°51′48.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Nanawale Bay 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.
The most common species in Nanawale Bay are:
The latest Nanawale Bay fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Nanawale Bay, some of the species in season this June include: Striped mullet. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in Hawaii requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Saltwater licenses include resident and non-resident options, available online and at authorized vendors.

In Hawaii, no freshwater fishing license is required for anglers of any age. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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