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Kahuwai Bay

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Hawaii, United States

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Black triggerfish

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Bluegill

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Saddle wrasse

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Saddle wrasse

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Blackspot sergeant

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General info

Kahuwai Bay is a part of an ocean located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blackspot sergeant, Redbreast tilapia, and Bluefin trevally.

Location

19°49′58.4″N 155°59′27″W
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Fishing regulations at Kahuwai 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.

Regulation boundaryHI Hawaii State Waters

Prohibited: to take any aquatic life, except the following may be taken seaward of the 20-fathom depth contour: ʻōpakapaka, kalekale, lehi, gindai, onaga, ehu, hāpuʻupuʻu, uku, taʻape, roi, toau, nabeta, aku, ahi, and tombo, aʻu, ono, and mahimahi by hook-and-line; also Kona crab by Kona crab net. See administrative rule for species names. To posess any marine life except as indicated above. Possess or use any fishing gear other than hook-and-line and/or Kona crab net. Deploy any fishing gear shoreward of the 20 fathom depth contour.

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Cities nearby

Kalaoa

6.8 miles away

Kaloko

8.1 miles away

Waikoloa Beach Resort

10.2 miles away

Holualoa

13.1 miles away

Puako

13.3 miles away

Waikoloa Village

14.3 miles away

Honalo

18.4 miles away

Kahaluu-Keauhou

18.5 miles away

Kealakekua

21.6 miles away

Captain Cook

23.9 miles away

Waimea

26.1 miles away

Honaunau-Napoopoo

27.6 miles away

Hawi

28.9 miles away

Halaula

30.4 miles away

Honomu

57.1 miles away

Mountain View

57.8 miles away

Papaikou

58.2 miles away

Wainaku

58.3 miles away

Hilo

59.6 miles away

Makena

61.9 miles away

Kurtistown

62.2 miles away

Keaau

63.0 miles away

Fern Acres

63.4 miles away

Orchidlands Estates

66.3 miles away

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FAQ about Kahuwai Bay fishing

📍 Where is Kahuwai Bay located?
Kahuwai Bay is a part of an ocean located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. Its coordinates are:
19°49′58.4″N 155°59′27″W
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🎣 Where on Kahuwai Bay is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Kahuwai Bay 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 Kahuwai Bay?
The most common species in Kahuwai Bay are:
📢 What are the latest Kahuwai Bay fishing reports?
The latest Kahuwai Bay fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Kahuwai Bay right now?
According to fishing regulations at Kahuwai Bay, 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 Kahuwai Bay?

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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