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Ala Wai Canal

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Hawaii, United States

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Great barracuda

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Redbreast tilapia

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Bonnethead shark

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Bluespotted cornetfish

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Bigeye scad

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Blackchin tilapia

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General info

Ala Wai Canal is a canal located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Great barracuda, Giant trevally, and Blackchin tilapia.

Location

21°16′50″N 157°49′25.5″W
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Official website

dlnr.hawaii.gov

Fishing regulations at Ala Wai Canal, 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 Ala Wai Canal fishing

Ala Wai Canal is a canal located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
21°16′50″N 157°49′25.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Ala Wai Canal 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 Ala Wai Canal are:
The latest Ala Wai Canal fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Ala Wai Canal, some of the species in season this May include: Striped mullet, and Sixfinger threadfin. 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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