WikiCatchAla Wai Canal
Hawaii, United States
- canal
- 10 species listed
- 21.2820, -157.8290
Ala Wai Canal is a canal in Hawaii, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Great barracuda, Giant trevally, Blackchin tilapia. The nearest other water we map in Hawaii is Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, 1.1 km away.
Species at Ala Wai Canal
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Nearby waters
- Duke Kahanamoku Lagoonwater1.1 km
- Magic Island Lagoonwater1.9 km
- Holewater2.6 km
- Basinreservoir3.1 km
- Alapena Poolwater5.1 km
- Nuʻuanu Streamstream5.7 km
- Waolani Streamstream6.3 km
- Kapalama Canalcanal6.5 km
About Ala Wai Canal
Ala Wai Canal is a canal flowing through Hawaii, United States. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Ala Wai Canal, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Great barracuda
Use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs due to their sharp teeth, and a fast retrieve often triggers a strike.
- For Giant trevally
When fishing for GTs, always use heavy tackle and strong leaders to withstand their powerful runs and sharp teeth; they will test your gear.
- For Blackchin tilapia
Use light tackle, as Blackchin tilapia are not large or strong, and target areas near structure or vegetation for best results.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Ala Wai Canal.
Plan Your Trip
Fishing Ala Wai Canal usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Hawaii. Conditions in United States can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.
Official Hawaii fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.