UTERPeacock bass fishing in Hawaii freshwater
In Hawaii freshwater, peacock bass peak April–September and are around year-round, spawning in May–July, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. June: Lake Wilson (Wahiawa) tucunare — Hawaii's peacock bass.
No note for October — see the months around it.
Peacock bass in Hawaii freshwater, month by month
- JanuaryAround
- FebruaryAround
- MarchAround
- AprilPeak
- MaySpawning
- JuneSpawningLake Wilson (Wahiawa) tucunare — Hawaii's peacock bass.
- JulySpawning
- AugustPeak
- SeptemberPeak
- OctoberAround
- NovemberAround
- DecemberAround
Where to fish peacock bass 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 peacock bass
- Leader10–20 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook#2–3/0
- Jig head1/8–1/2 oz
- Braid10–30 lb
Feeds in 68–95°F water, best at 78–90°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch peacock bass in Hawaii freshwater?
Peak season is April–September, with fish spawning in May–July (often a closed or catch-and-release window — check the rule). Peacock bass are here year-round. June: Lake Wilson (Wahiawa) tucunare — Hawaii's peacock bass.
Where do peacock bass hold in Hawaii freshwater?
Look on lake — around Lake Wilson (Wahiawa), Kauai reservoirs, Kokee streams.
What is the best bait for peacock bass in Hawaii freshwater?
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 peacock bass 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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