Fishing for other Tilapia in Hawaii.

Hawaii offers unique fishing opportunities. Listed below find information about species of fish found in Hawaii which may not be featured in the main section of AA- Fishing.com.

Tilapia
Oreochromis aurea
World Record: 4.4 lbs
Most tilapias are omnivorous with a preference for soft aquatic vegetation. They are typically found in warmer waters in the southern states, both east and west. Prefers water temperatures from 70 degrees and above, and has difficulty surviving water temperatures below 50 degrees. Tilapia are of similar size and shape to crappie. Fish for them like you might for bluegills using worms, crickets and dough balls on a size 12 hook.

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Hawaii Lakes

When fishing for these fish in Hawaii, you are likely to find them in some of the larger lakes in Hawaii including Wahiawa - Lake Wilson, Kanaha Ponds, Puukapu Reservoir, Nauruan Reservoir No. 4, Alexander Reservoir, Halalii Lake and Halenanahu Reservoir plus smaller lakes as well as in ponds and rivers throughout HI.