Waiākea Public Fishing Area
| Location | The Waiākea Public Fishing Area includes that portion of the Waiākea fish pond in the Wailoa River State Park in Hilo, south of the footbridge over Wailoa River, including the flood control channel and Mahohuli fish pond. A boat launching ramp is located within the park. Rules of the state parks system also apply to the use of the facility. |
| Permitted | To fish with not more than one line and one lure, or two single hooks in tandem no more than two inches apart. To use a dip net not exceeding 18 inches in diameter to land crabs lured to baited lines or to catch shrimp for bait purposes. To fish for, take or possess an overall total of 20 fishes that include āholehole, ulua (including pāpio) and mullet, provided mullet shall not comprise more than ten fishes. With a valid Freshwater Game Fishing License, to fish for, take or possess any introduced freshwater game fishes. |
| Prohibited | To operate boats for purposes other than fishing; to use boats constructed of material other than wood unless provided with flotation to render the boat unsinkable; for any juvenile under 13 years old to operate any boat unless accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older; to propel any boat with a fossil fuel motor; to operate any boat between 7:30 pm and 6:30 am; or to operate a boat at any time without a life preserver for each occupant. To permanently moor any boat. To swim, water ski or engage in any other activity requiring immersion. To snag any fish. To enter into or fish in any area posted as fishing reserves or prohibited fishing zones. To fish for mullet during the closed season. To take or possess more than 3 Samoan crabs per day, or any Samoan crab less than 6 inches in width. To possess or use a spear. |