Kauai West Shore - Waimea

Island of Kauai

Adventures on Water - Fishing

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There are some options for freshwater and saltwater fishing on the west side of Kaua`i. Before, you get started, you need to make sure that you have the proper licenses and requirements fulfilled.

You can go online to get a freshwater fishing license at www.ehawaii.gov/dlnr/fish/exe/fresh_main_page.cgi. You fill out the information, print and sign and you’re all set.

If you don’t get a chance to do this before you leave for your trip, Westside Sporting Goods, at 9681 Highway 50, 808- 338-1411, or Salt Pond Country Store in Hanapepe, 808- 335-5966, provide licenses. Fees are $25 for a non-resident license, which is good for one year. You can purchase a sevenday tourist license for $10 or a 30-day tourist license for $20.

At Koke`e State Park, you can go freshwater fishing in the Pu`u Lua Reservoir in Koke`e State Park. It’s stocked with rainbow trout. You should have a 4-wheel-drive vehicle to get to the reservoir. The season is very restricted. You can fish in the area from the first Saturday in August and then the next 16 consecutive days. After that, you can only fish on Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays. There is also a bag limit per licensed angler. At press time, the bag limit was seven. Check with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources office, at 808-274-3344, before you head out. You can also find them online at www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar/index.html.

For deep-sea fishing, there are plenty of charters that sail out of Nawiliwili Harbor, and a few sail out of Po`ipu and the north shore. Check the Fishing sections in the North Shore and Lihu`e chapters.

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