Freshwater Regulated Species – Division of Aquatic Resources

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Freshwater Regulated Species

A short guide to regulated freshwater species and the rules that apply.

Freshwater Regulated Species

These species are regulated to protect marine life and support sustainable fishing.

Bluegill Sunfish

No restrictions, but license required.

Special provisions for Wailua Res. PFA.

HAR 13-65, HAR 13-74, HAR 13-99.

Oscar

Minimum size 10 inches;

Bag limit 3;

Special provisions for Wahiawā PFA

HAR 13-74, HAR 13-99.

Tucunare

Minimum size 12 inches;

Bag limit 3;

Catch-and-release only in Wahiawā PFA.

Special provisions for Wailua Res. PFA.

HAR 13-65, HAR 13-74, HAR 13-99.

Channel Catfish

Seasonal restrictions for Nu‘uanu Reservoir.

Bag limit 3 (special provisions for Nu‘uanu Reservoir).

Note: Nu‘uanu Reservoir now closed to fishing.

HAR 13-74, HAR 13-99.

Rainbow Trout

Seasonal restrictions for Kōke‘e, Kaua‘i.

Bag limit 10 or as announced.

HAR 13-64, HAR 13-74, HAR 13-99.

Largemouth Bass

Minimum size 9 inches.

Bag limit 10 (total large- and smallmouth).

Catch-and-release only in Wahiawā PFA.

Special provisions for Wailua Res. PFA.

HAR 13-65, HAR 13-74, HAR 13-99.

Smallmouth Bass

Minimum size 9 inches.

Bag limit 10 (total large- and smallmouth).

Catch-and-release only in Wahiawā PFA.

Special provisions for Wailua Res. PFA.

HAR 13-65, HAR 13-74, HAR 13-99.