Kaneohe Sandbar (Ahu o Laka)on Kaneohe Bay Flats
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Clear skies
- 01Clear skies, warm temperatures, and moderate northeast winds are providing ideal fishing conditions.
- 02Fall marks the potential for the Palolo worm hatch, a significant feeding event.
- 03Shrimp and crab imitations are consistent producers due to year-round abundance.
- 04Focus on He'eia Kea Harbor flats, Kualoa Regional Park flats, and Kaneohe Sandbar on incoming tides.
- 05Employ a 'laying traps' casting approach, placing flies over 10 feet ahead of spooky bonefish.
What to tie on at Kaneohe Sandbar (Ahu o Laka)
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Palolo Worm
Spring is a key season for Palolo worm hatch events, which are a significant food source for bonefish, milkfish, and trevallies on the flats.
Buy at Saltwater EdgeEP Shrimp
Shrimp are a year-round staple in the diet of flats species in Kaneohe Bay, and this imitation is highly effective for tailing fish.
Buy at AmazonMerkin Crab
Crabs are a consistent and important food source on tropical flats, making this imitation effective for bonefish and opportunistic trevallies.
Gotcha
A classic shrimp imitation, the Gotcha is a proven pattern for bonefish on tropical flats, and is effective year-round.
Buy at AmazonCrazy Charlie
This shrimp/crab imitation is a go-to for bonefish and other flats species due to its effectiveness in mimicking common prey items.
Buy at AmazonClouser Minnow (Saltwater)
A highly versatile baitfish and shrimp imitation, the Clouser Minnow is essential for targeting predatory species like trevallies and even opportunistic bonefish on the flats.
Buy at AmazonSaltwater Gurgler
For aggressive trevallies, a topwater pattern like the Gurgler can be incredibly effective, mimicking fleeing baitfish and creating enticing surface disturbance.
EP Shrimp
Shrimp are a year-round and abundant food source on these tropical flats for bonefish, milkfish, and trevally, and are highly active in summer.
Buy at AmazonCrazy Charlie
An indispensable bonefish pattern, effective at imitating both shrimp and small crabs, which are prevalent food sources on tropical flats during summer.
Buy at AmazonHawaii season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Local flies, current advice and guided trips.