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North Fork Wailua River

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Hawaii, United States

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

6 in · 2 oz

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

North Fork Wailua River is a stream located in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Redbreast tilapia.

Location

22°03′14″N 159°23′20.1″W
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Fishing regulations at North Fork 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of April 22nd, 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

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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.

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

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22°03′14″N 159°23′20.1″W
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Kekaha

21.6 miles away

Mokuleia

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Makaha

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Waialua

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the North Fork Wailua River is a stream located in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
22°03′14″N 159°23′20.1″W
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