Fishing in
Hawaii
1,343 named waters · 0 stocked in the last 30 days
Hawaii's fishing is almost entirely saltwater — offshore trolling for marlin, ahi, and mahi-mahi off nearly every island, plus shore-based and bottom fishing for reef species. Freshwater fishing is limited to a handful of reservoirs stocked with bass and tilapia, a minor sideshow to the ocean fishery that defines the islands.
Hawaii holds 1,343 fishable waters on the books. The biggest water in the state is Halaliʻi Lake at 648 acres.
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Freshest stockings
Full report →No dated stocking feed from Hawaii yet — waters and species above are still live.
Biggest waters
- Halaliʻi Lake648 ac
- Waita Reservoir379 ac
- Kuapā Pond258 ac
- Halulu Lake251 ac
- Keālia Pond198 ac
- Mōliʻi Pond112 ac
- Nuʻupia Pond90 ac
- Kaʻelepulu Pond82 ac
Major rivers
- Wailua Riverorder 5
- Waimea Riverorder 5
- Koaiʻe Streamorder 4
- Poʻomau Streamorder 4
- Waikapū Streamorder 4
- Waiawa Streamorder 4
- Pelekunu Streamorder 4
- Olokele Riverorder 4
Waters by county
All counties →Seasons, limits, and rules are Hawaii's call — read the official regulations and buy your license from the state, not a middleman. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
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Hawaii fishing — FAQ
What fish can you catch in Hawaii?+
Hawaii waters hold trout and warmwater species. The map above shows every fishable water in the state with the species found there.
How often does Hawaii stock fish?+
Hawaii's agency publishes stocking updates that we check daily. Follow any water to track its stocking schedule.
Do I need a license to fish in Hawaii?+
Yes — Hawaii requires a fishing license for most anglers. Buy one from the state agency and check current seasons and limits before you go.
How many fishable waters are in Hawaii?+
Hawaii has 1,343 named fishable waters mapped on FishableWaters, from stocked reservoirs to wild streams.