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 Smallmouth bass as of March 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Smallmouth bass
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
10
Min size
9"
Measurement
Total Length
Aggregate
10
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 catch-and-release only. Unlawful to keep, retain, hold, or kill any bass or tucunare. 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 = 9 inches total length; Aggregate total bag limit of 3 fish applies.
Micropterus dolomieui
To see maps of DAR's official marine managed areas, please see Hawaii DAR's ARCGIS Map Viewer.
the Mānoa Stream is a stream located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
21°18′20.2″N 157°48′35.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Mānoa Stream 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 the Mānoa Stream are:
Smallmouth bass - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
Great barracuda - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Midas cichlid - 1 members reported to have caught this fish