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Waiau Water Details - HI
Waiau is a lake in Hawaii County, HI. Use this named-water page to check the map, current conditions, and nearby water-quality monitoring; confirm public access, regulations, advisories, and fishability with local sources before fishing.
This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · open Waiau in OpenStreetMap or use coordinates 19.81141, -155.47757.
Current conditions & 3-day forecast
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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring
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State fishing records
| Introduced to Hawai‘i in 1896. | Introduced to Hawai‘i in 1896. lbs — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
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| Size | Weight ranges up to 4 pounds in Hawai‘i; state record 4.98 pounds (2004); world record 11 pounds 15 ounces (1955, Kentucky). — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
| Note | Introduced to Hawai‘i in 1953. lbs — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
| Size | Generally under 3 pounds, but have unofficially reached 8 pounds in Hawai‘i; state record 5 pounds 10 ounces (1991); world record 48 pounds (2009, Canada). — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
| Note | Introduced to Hawai‘i in 1920. lbs — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
| Size | Generally under 10 pounds, but have unofficially exceeded 50 pounds in Hawai‘i; state record 43 pounds 13 ounces (1974); world record 58 pounds (1962, South Carolina). — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
| Fishing methods | Crankbaits or large spinnerbaits are the most effective lures; a catfish weighing 51 pounds (unofficially) was taken from the Wahiawā Reservoir on a spoon; other baits include tilapia, crayfish, aku belly, liver and various stinkbails. — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
| Note | Introduced to Hawai‘i in 1958. lbs — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
| Size | Generally 4 to 6 inches in length, may reach 14 inches; state record 8-1/2 ounces (2000); world record 4 pounds 12 ounces (1950, Alabama). — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
| Life history | In Hawai‘i spawning season occurs in winter and spring; male builds a circular nest in sandy areas 3 to 6 feet deep; after fertilizing eggs male chases female away and guards the nest until fry disperse. lbs — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
| Note | Introduced to Hawai‘i in 1946. lbs — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
| Size | Weight averages about 2 to 3 pounds; state record 9 pounds 4.2 ounces (1990); species known to reach 12 pounds in South America. — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
| Note | Introduced to Hawai‘i in 1957. lbs — Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources |
Official HI state-record fish are published by the Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.
Location facts
| County | Hawaii |
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| Water type | lake |