Hawaii
Lake
50 acres
Not yet reviewed
About Fishing at Ala Wai Canal
Ala Wai Canal is a public lake in Honolulu County, Hawaii, managed by Hawai'i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources.
It is a DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources Public Fishing Area.
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.
Ala Wai Canal covers about 50 acres in the Oahu region. The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Nuuanu Reservoir No. 4 and Keʻehi Lagoon.
Public access
Not yet reviewed
Managed by
Hawai'i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources
Access & Rules at Ala Wai Canal
Fishing Licence for Ala Wai Canal
Anyone 16 or older needs a State of Hawai'i freshwater game fishing licence — the resident annual is about $6, the non-resident annual about $26, with a 30-day tourist licence (~$11) and a 7-day tourist licence (~$6). Seniors 65 and older and anglers under 16 fish freshwater free. Buy online from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources. There is no park entrance fee at the Public Fishing Areas. A State of Hawai'i freshwater game fishing licence covers this water — it is a DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources Public Fishing Area. (Nuuanu Reservoir No. 4 also needs a Honolulu Board of Water Supply permit.)
Public access
These are DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources Public Fishing Areas, open to anyone with a State of Hawai’i freshwater game fishing licence. Nuuanu Reservoir No. 4 also needs a Honolulu Board of Water Supply permit; Koke’e is open only in season, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The only trout water in Hawaii is Puu Lua Reservoir at Koke’e (7 rainbow trout per day, in season, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Reservoir species — peacock and largemouth bass, catfish, tilapia — follow Division of Aquatic Resources rules, and snakehead must not be released alive; always check the current DAR freshwater regulations
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Ala Wai Canal?+
Ala Wai Canal is managed for fishing by the Hawai’i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources; check the current DAR freshwater fishing regulations for this water.
Is Ala Wai Canal public?+
Yes. Ala Wai Canal is public water managed by Hawai'i DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources. Access is recorded as "Not yet reviewed" and confirmed via agency records.
What licence do I need for Ala Wai Canal?+
Anyone 16 or older needs a State of Hawai'i freshwater game fishing licence — the resident annual is about $6, the non-resident annual about $26, with a 30-day tourist licence (~$11) and a 7-day tourist licence (~$6). Seniors 65 and older and anglers under 16 fish freshwater free. Buy online from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources. There is no park entrance fee at the Public Fishing Areas. A State of Hawai'i freshwater game fishing licence covers this water — it is a DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources Public Fishing Area. (Nuuanu Reservoir No. 4 also needs a Honolulu Board of Water Supply permit.)
