UTERRainbow trout fishing in Hawaii freshwater
In Hawaii freshwater, rainbow trout are on August–September, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. August: Kokee (Kauai) trout season opens in August.
Not in Hawaii freshwater this month.
Rainbow trout in Hawaii freshwater, month by month
- JanuaryNot here
- FebruaryNot here
- MarchNot here
- AprilNot here
- MayNot here
- JuneNot here
- JulyNot here
- AugustPeakKokee (Kauai) trout season opens in August.
- SeptemberPeakKokee season — weekends and holidays.
- OctoberNot here
- NovemberNot here
- DecemberNot here
Where to fish rainbow trout near Lake Wilson (Wahiawa), Kauai reservoirs, Kokee streams
A handful of public reservoirs with introduced bass, peacock bass and catfish, and the Kokee trout streams on Kauai open for a short season.
What to use for rainbow trout
- NightcrawlersWhole on a #6 to #2 hook under a bobber or on a bottom rig; threaded on a spinner harness drifted for walleye. The bait that catches everything in fresh water.
- Salmon eggs (roe)A dime-sized spawn sac tied in mesh, or single eggs on a #10 to #6 egg hook, drifted along the bottom for steelhead, trout and salmon. Check the state's rule — bait is banned on many trout and salmon waters.
- Wax wormsOne or two on a tiny ice jig or a #10 hook for bluegill, perch and crappie, under the ice or a float.
- Leader10–20 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook#2–3/0
- Jig head1/8–1/2 oz
- Braid10–30 lb
Feeds in 36–70°F water, best at 48–62°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch rainbow trout in Hawaii freshwater?
Peak season is August–September. Rainbow trout are in Hawaii freshwater August–September. August: Kokee (Kauai) trout season opens in August.
Where do rainbow trout hold in Hawaii freshwater?
Look on river, creek / stream, lake, reservoir — around Lake Wilson (Wahiawa), Kauai reservoirs, Kokee streams.
What is the best bait for rainbow trout in Hawaii freshwater?
Live bait: nightcrawlers, salmon eggs (roe), wax worms. Nightcrawlers: Whole on a #6 to #2 hook under a bobber or on a bottom rig; threaded on a spinner harness drifted for walleye. The bait that catches everything in fresh water. Tackle: leader 10–20 lb fluorocarbon, hook #2–3/0, jig head 1/8–1/2 oz, braid 10–30 lb.
What are the rules for rainbow trout in Hawaii freshwater?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) and change — read the current rule at https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/fishing/fishing-regulations/ before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/fishing/licenses-and-permits/.
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