What special fishing regulations apply at Wahiawā Public Fishing Area?

Wahiawā Public Fishing Area carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Hawaii's statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass. One of them reads: "302-acre reservoir on Kaukonahua Stream in central Oʻahu — Hawaiʻi's largest freshwater body and the marquee Public Fishing Area; introduced sportfish community — largemouth bass (9 in min PFA-specific rule) + smallmouth bass + peacock bass (tucunaré, introduced 1957) + channel catfish + bluegill + redear sunfish + tilapia + carp; Hawaiʻi Freshwater Game Fishing Licence REQUIRED ages 9+." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Wahiawā Public Fishing Area?

Yes. Wahiawā Public Fishing Area is in Hawaii, so a valid Hawaii fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) — Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Wahiawā Public Fishing Area; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Hawaii rules.

Do Wahiawā Public Fishing Area's special rules replace Hawaii's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Hawaii's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Wahiawā Public Fishing Area by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Wahiawā Public Fishing Area?

Largemouth bass has a water-body-specific rule on Wahiawā Public Fishing Area, each linking to its full Hawaii regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Hawaii limits.

2026 regulation year

Wahiawā Public Fishing Area 2026 — Hawaii Fishing Regulations

Hawaii statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 3, 2026

Wahiawā Public Fishing Area carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Hawaii's 2026 fishing rules — covering Largemouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

302-acre reservoir on Kaukonahua Stream in central Oʻahu — Hawaiʻi's largest freshwater body and the marquee Public Fishing Area; introduced sportfish community — largemouth bass (9 in min PFA-specific rule) + smallmouth bass + peacock bass (tucunaré, introduced 1957) + channel catfish + bluegill + redear sunfish + tilapia + carp; Hawaiʻi Freshwater Game Fishing Licence REQUIRED ages 9+
Source: Hawaii special-water list

Per-species rules on Wahiawā Public Fishing Area

Largemouth bass regulations →
9 in fork min PFA-specific; year-round; introduced peacock bass + smallmouth + channel cat + bluegill + redear + tilapia + carp

Official source

Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) — Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) publishes the authoritative 2026 Hawaii fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources's emergency-order feed — check it before any Hawaii trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Wahiawā Public Fishing Area?: Wahiawā Public Fishing Area carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Hawaii's statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass. One of them reads: "302-acre reservoir on Kaukonahua Stream in central Oʻahu — Hawaiʻi's largest freshwater body and the marquee Public Fishing Area; introduced sportfish community — largemouth bass (9 in min PFA-specific rule) + smallmouth bass + peacock bass (tucunaré, introduced 1957) + channel catfish + bluegill + redear sunfish + tilapia + carp; Hawaiʻi Freshwater Game Fishing Licence REQUIRED ages 9+." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Wahiawā Public Fishing Area?: Yes. Wahiawā Public Fishing Area is in Hawaii, so a valid Hawaii fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) — Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Wahiawā Public Fishing Area; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Hawaii rules.
Do Wahiawā Public Fishing Area's special rules replace Hawaii's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Hawaii's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Wahiawā Public Fishing Area by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Wahiawā Public Fishing Area?: Largemouth bass has a water-body-specific rule on Wahiawā Public Fishing Area, each linking to its full Hawaii regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Hawaii limits.

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