🐟 What fish can you catch in Kapolei?

Most commonly caught species around Kapolei , HI : Butterfly peacock bass - 529 reported catches Bluefin trevally - 500 reported catches Giant trevally - 242 reported catches West Atlantic bonefish - 225 reported catches Wedge-tail triggerfish - 207 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Kapolei fishing reports?

The latest Kapolei , HI fishing reports are: @sawyerstapp reported a nice Common dolphinfish at Oahu Coastal Waters . @sawyerstapp reported a nice Common dolphinfish at Oahu Coastal Waters . @sawyerstapp reported a nice Common dolphinfish at Oahu Coastal Waters . @anjamubrittain reported a nice Bluefin trevally at Kaupō Cove . @GTnoJutsu reported a nice Bluefin trevally at Oahu Coastal Waters . .

Fishing in Kapolei, HI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Kapolei, Hawaii?

Anglers in Kapolei , HI recommend these top fishing spots: Oahu Coastal Waters , Wahiawā Reservoir , Pearl Harbor Entrance , Barbers Point Harbor , South Channel (Pearl Harbor) .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Kapolei?

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Hawaii, United States

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Top fish species in Kapolei

Butterfly peacock bass

Bluefin trevally

Giant trevally

West Atlantic bonefish

Wedge-tail triggerfish

Latest Kapolei fishing reports

Common dolphinfish

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Common dolphinfish

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Common dolphinfish

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Bluefin trevally

Kaupō Cove

length · weight

Bluefin trevally

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Bluefin trevally

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Red mullet

Oahu Coastal Waters

5 in · 2 oz

Green moray

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

Oahu Coastal Waters

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Kapolei

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 Butterfly peacock bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Butterfly peacock bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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 bass and tucunare are catch and release only. It is unlawful to keep, retain, hold, or kill any bass or tucunare in Wahiawā Public Fishing Area. 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 = 12 inches total length; maximum size = 15 inches total length; Aggregate total bag limit of 3 fish applies.

Good but not as good as snakehead or largemouth bass, see Catch, Clean, Cook Peacock Bass by DMFD

Cichla ocellaris, tucunare

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

Regulations for

21°20′25.1″N 158°03′59.4″W

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FAQ about Kapolei fishing

Anglers in Kapolei, HI recommend these top fishing spots: Oahu Coastal Waters, Wahiawā Reservoir, Pearl Harbor Entrance, Barbers Point Harbor, and South Channel (Pearl Harbor).

Most commonly caught species around Kapolei, HI:

Butterfly peacock bass - 529 reported catches
Bluefin trevally - 500 reported catches
Giant trevally - 242 reported catches
West Atlantic bonefish - 225 reported catches
Wedge-tail triggerfish - 207 reported catches

The latest Kapolei, HI fishing reports are:

@sawyerstapp reported a nice Common dolphinfish at Oahu Coastal Waters.
@sawyerstapp reported a nice Common dolphinfish at Oahu Coastal Waters.
@sawyerstapp reported a nice Common dolphinfish at Oahu Coastal Waters.
@anjamubrittain reported a nice Bluefin trevally at Kaupō Cove.
@GTnoJutsu reported a nice Bluefin trevally at Oahu Coastal Waters.

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