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Kahakuloa Stream Fishing Conditions

Updated 30 minutes ago · 1 attached data sensor

56/100Fair
SHOULD YOU FISH TODAY?

Today looks better for fishing logistics

Today is 56/100 and tomorrow is 43/100. The forecast deteriorates enough that today has the better conditions-based case. The tomorrow comparison changes forecast weather while carrying forward the latest measured water context, so recheck the gauge or tide before leaving.

Today56/100
Tomorrow43/100
Decision confidenceLimited
River flow15 cfs

Current streamflow is 15 cfs. Flow is rising by about 36% over 24 hours.

Wind13 mph

Wind will be noticeable, especially on open water and exposed banks.

Water temperature71.4°F

This reading becomes biologically useful only when paired with a species that is actually confirmed for this water. The site no longer turns temperature compatibility into an unverified species claim.

What we still don't know
  • No authoritative species evidence is attached yet, so this page deliberately does not recommend specific fish species.
  • No qualified multi-year monthly flow baseline is available yet, so the current flow cannot be labeled high or low for the season.
Streamflow15 cfsUSGS
24h flow trend+36%vs ~24h ago
Gauge height0.73 ftUSGS
24h gauge change+0.12 ftvs ~24h ago
Water temp71.4°Fobserved
Air temp78°FNWS
Wind13 mphE
WHAT CHANGED

Current score drivers

  • Streamflow is up 36% versus roughly 24 hours ago.
  • Current wind is about 13 mph.
  • Current precipitation probability is 25%.
NEXT 24 HOURS

Best planning windows

Wed 5 am79/100

manageable wind · near dawn/dusk

13 mph wind · 36% rain
Wed 7 am79/100

manageable wind · near dawn/dusk

13 mph wind · 46% rain
Wed 5 pm70/100

near dawn/dusk

15 mph wind · 41% rain

These rank weather/light/tide logistics only. They are not bite forecasts.

7-DAY PLANNING OUTLOOK

Weather-based trip planning

Tue56/10076–78°F · wind up to 13 mph
Wed43/10075–81°F · wind up to 16 mph
Thu26/10075–81°F · wind up to 26 mph
Fri26/10075–81°F · wind up to 26 mph
Sat38/10075–80°F · wind up to 24 mph
Sun48/10074–79°F · wind up to 21 mph
Mon38/10074–79°F · wind up to 24 mph

Future scores primarily reflect forecast weather while using today's water conditions as the baseline. Recheck before the trip because river flow, tides and water temperature can change.

SPECIES INTELLIGENCE

Confirmed fish targets

No authoritative species occurrence evidence is attached to this water yet, so the site deliberately does not recommend trout, bass or any other target merely because the temperature looks compatible.

Species recommendations require stored authoritative/editor-confirmed occurrence evidence. Broad temperature compatibility is not enough.

GEAR FOR THESE CONDITIONS

Useful starting points

Wind-resistant outer layer

Wind is strong enough to affect comfort and casting.

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Wading staff

Flow has changed materially; conservative footing and access checks matter more.

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Multi-weight jig assortment

Multiple weights let you adjust to current speed and depth.

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PROVENANCE

Where this page gets its facts

  • USGS: Kahakuloa Stream Near Honokohau, Maui, Hi (sensor ID 16618000)

Water data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Weather forecasts/alerts: National Weather Service (NWS). Coastal tide/observation data: NOAA CO-OPS where applicable. Derived scores are site calculations, not official agency products.

ACCESS + REGULATIONS

Verify before you fish

Fishing license

Licensing and exemptions vary.

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Hawaii rules

Seasons, limits and special reaches can change.

Verify official rules →
Access

A sensor coordinate is not proof of legal public access.

Check location/access context →
KEEP EXPLORING

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TRANSPARENCY

What this score means

This is a planning score based on measurable conditions. It is not a bite forecast and cannot guarantee catches. Missing facts are left unavailable rather than invented.

Read the methodology →