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Lawai Bay

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Hawaii, United States

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Ocean triggerfish

11 in · 1 lb

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Wahoo

65 in · 150 lb

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Bluefin trevally

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Stocky hawkfish

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50 in · 35 lb

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General info

Lawai Bay is a water located in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Wahoo, Bluefin trevally, and Stocky hawkfish.

Location

21°53′11.8″N 159°30′12″W
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Fishing regulations at Lawai 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Wahoo as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Wahoo

Seasons

Open
To see maps of DAR's official marine managed areas, please see Hawaii DAR's ARCGIS Map Viewer.
No closed season. Not a regulated species. Please fish pono.
Excellent, but may contain high mercury levels.

Acanthocybium solandri, Ono

To see maps of DAR's official marine managed areas, please see Hawaii DAR's ARCGIS Map Viewer.

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21°53′11.8″N 159°30′12″W
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FAQ about Lawai Bay fishing

Lawai Bay is a water located in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
21°53′11.8″N 159°30′12″W
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