🎣 Where on Wailua Reservoir is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Wailua Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the Fishbrain app where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in Wailua Reservoir?

The most common species in Wailua Reservoir are: Butterfly peacock bass - 20 members reported to have caught this fish Largemouth bass - 20 members reported to have caught this fish Redbreast tilapia - 8 members reported to have caught this fish .

📢 What are the latest Wailua Reservoir fishing reports?

The latest Wailua Reservoir fishing reports are: @makaiooneil reported a nice Largemouth bass . @makaiooneil reported a nice Largemouth bass . @kekoakirkpatrick reported a nice Largemouth bass . @makaiooneil reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Ugotnofish reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass . .

Wailua Reservoir

Q: 📍 Where is Wailua Reservoir located?

Wailua Reservoir is a lake located in Kauai County, Hawaii , United States . Its coordinates are: 22.06543755, -159.401374397.

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3.8·122 catches

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Top fish species at Wailua Reservoir

Butterfly peacock bass

Largemouth bass

Redbreast tilapia

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Wailua Reservoir fishing reports

Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

14 in · 2 lb

Butterfly peacock bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Wailua Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Wailua 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 March 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Butterfly peacock bass

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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.

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. Wailua Reservoir Public Fishing Area Prohibited: To fish for, take or possess any fish except as described in permitted activities above. To possess spears, chemicals, trotlines, or nets, except as indicated in permitted activities above. To snag any fish. To possess or use any live animal or plant as bait. To enter into or fish from any irrigation infrastructure, including catwalks, valve towers, or ditches. To launch or use any vessel or floatable object, motorized, non-motorized, or wind-powered, in the reservoir. To swim, bathe, or conduct any activity in the reservoir other than fishing. To enter into or fish for any aquatic life at any portion of the reservoir designated as a wildlife or waterbird sanctuary. To contaminate or pollute the reservoir, ditch, or stream. Permitted: With a valid Freshwater Game Fishing License, to fish using one pole and line, or one line with one lure or baited hook attached to the single line. To use a dip net up to two feet in longest axis, excluding the handle, to land hooked fish. To take up to an aggregate total of three fish per licensee per day, provided that fishers must allow inspection of any bag or container, or any vehicle or other conveyance used to carry or transport aquatic life. To fish only during the day (no night fishing).

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22°03′55.6″N 159°24′4.9″W

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FAQ about Wailua Reservoir fishing

Wailua Reservoir is a lake located in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:

22°03′55.6″N 159°24′4.9″W

Find the best fishing spots on Wailua Reservoir 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 Wailua Reservoir are:

Butterfly peacock bass - 20 members reported to have caught this fish
Largemouth bass - 20 members reported to have caught this fish
Redbreast tilapia - 8 members reported to have caught this fish

The latest Wailua Reservoir fishing reports are:

@makaiooneil reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@makaiooneil reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@kekoakirkpatrick reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@makaiooneil reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Ugotnofish reported a nice Butterfly peacock bass.

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