Papaaea Reservoir

Q: 📍 Where is Papaaea Reservoir located?

Papaaea Reservoir is a lake located in Maui County, Hawaii , United States . Its coordinates are: 20.88228304, -156.206578974.

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Hawaii, United States

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Top fish species at Papaaea Reservoir

Yellowfin tuna

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Fishing regulations at Papaaea 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.

Local laws and licenses

Hawaii fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Yellowfin tuna

Regulation boundaryHI Hawaii State Waters

Additional information

Minimum size = 3 pounds (sale) No bag limit. .

Edibility

Excellent, but may contain high mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Yellowfin Tuna by DMFD Spearfishing Yellowfin Tuna by DMFD

Synonyms

Thunnus albacares, ‘ahi

Location regulation notes

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

Location specific information

To see maps of DAR's official marine managed areas, please see Hawaii DAR's ARCGIS Map Viewer. Use of lay nets prohibited within 3 miles of the shoreline around the entire island of Maui.

Local laws and licenses

Hawaii fishing license

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FAQ about Papaaea Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Papaaea Reservoir located?

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

20°52′56.2″N 156°12′23.7″W

🎣 Where on Papaaea Reservoir is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Papaaea 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.

🐟 What species are in Papaaea Reservoir?

The most common species in Papaaea Reservoir are:

Yellowfin tuna - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Papaaea Reservoir fishing reports?

The latest Papaaea Reservoir fishing reports are:

@rachelmairose reported a nice Yellowfin tuna.

🗓️ What species are in season at Papaaea Reservoir right now?

According to fishing regulations at Papaaea Reservoir, some of the species in season this June include: Striped mullet. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Papaaea Reservoir?

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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Papaaea Reservoir

Top fish species at Papaaea Reservoir