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Wailua River

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Hawaii, United States

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Butterfly peacock bass

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Largemouth bass

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Hawaiian flagtail

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Blacktail snapper

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General info

Wailua River is a stream located in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Butterfly peacock bass, and Blacktail snapper.

Location

22°02′44.2″N 159°20′14.5″W
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Official website

dlnr.hawaii.gov

Fishing regulations at Wailua River, 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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Cities nearby

Wailua

0.7 miles away

Wailua Homesteads

2.9 miles away

Hanamaulu

3.6 miles away

Lihue

5.2 miles away

Puhi

6.7 miles away

Anahola

7.0 miles away

Kilauea

12.0 miles away

Omao

12.5 miles away

Poipu

13.7 miles away

Kalaheo

14.9 miles away

Hanalei

15.0 miles away

Princeville

15.0 miles away

Wainiha

17.0 miles away

Eleele

18.2 miles away

Hanapepe

18.4 miles away

Haena

18.6 miles away

Pakala Village

20.8 miles away

Kekaha

24.7 miles away

Mokuleia

81.5 miles away

Makaha

82.4 miles away

Makaha Valley

83.5 miles away

Waialua

84.8 miles away

Waianae

84.9 miles away

Haleiwa

85.2 miles away

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FAQ about Wailua River fishing

the Wailua River is a stream located in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
22°02′44.2″N 159°20′14.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Wailua River 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 Wailua River are:
The latest Wailua River fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the Wailua River, 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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