8 public waters in the Oahu region — 8 lakes/reservoirs and 0 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Hawaii licence.
See every public fishing venue in Hawaii on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Kualapuʻu Reservoir on Molokai is a 1.4-billion-gallon freshwater reservoir typically stocked with the same non-native sportfish common to Hawaii's reservoirs -- largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish and tilapia. Unlike Wahiawa, it is not confirmed as an official Public Fishing Area -- fishing may require landowner permission; a Freshwater Game Fishing License is required regardless. Verify current access with Hawaii DLNR before visiting.
Keawanui Fishpond, a 49.3-acre traditional Hawaiian fishpond on Maui managed by Hawai'i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources, supports populations of striped mullet and milkfish. This small but historically significant water offers specialized angling for native and adapted Hawaiian species.
Kānoa Fishpond, a 29-acre lake in Maui County, Hawaii, managed by Hawai'i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources: Hawaii's freshwater reservoirs typically hold largemouth bass, tucunare (peacock bass), channel catfish, bluegill and tilapia -- introduced species that are now widely established statewide, as documented by the state Division of Aquatic Resources.
Nīʻaupala Fishpond (28 acres) sits in Maui County, Hawaii, managed by Hawai'i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources. Hawaii's freshwater reservoirs typically hold largemouth bass, tucunare (peacock bass), channel catfish, bluegill and tilapia -- introduced species that are now widely established statewide, as documented by the state Division of Aquatic Resources.
Panahaka Fishpond (27 acres) sits in Maui County, Hawaii, managed by Hawai'i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources. Hawaii's freshwater reservoirs typically hold largemouth bass, tucunare (peacock bass), channel catfish, bluegill and tilapia -- introduced species that are now widely established statewide, as documented by the state Division of Aquatic Resources.
Waiale Reservoir, a 25-acre lake in Maui County, Hawaii, managed by Hawai'i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources: Hawaii's freshwater reservoirs typically hold largemouth bass, tucunare (peacock bass), channel catfish, bluegill and tilapia -- introduced species that are now widely established statewide, as documented by the state Division of Aquatic Resources.
Maui County, Hawaii — Kupeke Fishpond is a 24-acre lake, managed by Hawai'i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources: Hawaii's freshwater reservoirs typically hold largemouth bass, tucunare (peacock bass), channel catfish, bluegill and tilapia -- introduced species that are now widely established statewide, as documented by the state Division of Aquatic Resources.
Maui County, Hawaii — Maalaea Harbor is a 16-acre lake, managed by Hawai'i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources: Hawaii's freshwater reservoirs typically hold largemouth bass, tucunare (peacock bass), channel catfish, bluegill and tilapia -- introduced species that are now widely established statewide, as documented by the state Division of Aquatic Resources.
Across its mapped waters, Maui County holds 8 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Tilapia, Tucunare (Peacock Bass), Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Striped mullet and Milkfish.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Hawaii map Join PiscaMapsA State of Hawai’i freshwater game fishing licence covers all of these Public Fishing Areas — the resident annual is about $6, the non-resident annual about $26, with 7-day (~$6) and 30-day (~$11) tourist licences. Seniors 65 and older and anglers under 16 fish freshwater free. Buy online from dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar. Nuuanu Reservoir No. 4 also needs a Board of Water Supply permit.