Updated October 15, 2026
    Access point

    Shipwreck Beach Accesson Poipu Flats

    Less crowded access with nearby flats and channels that hold bonefish at low tide.
    Poipu Flats reportDirections21.8680°N, 159.4595°W
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    What's working on Poipu Flats

    1. 01Partly cloudy skies with comfortable 77°F temperatures and 64% humidity.
    2. 02Moderate 14 mph northeast wind influencing presentation.
    3. 03Anticipated fall Palolo worm hatch creating prime feeding opportunities for bonefish and milkfish.
    4. 04Consistent year-round presence of shrimp, crab, and baitfish as key food sources.
    5. 05No recent angler reports or USGS flow data available for specific real-time insights.

    What to tie on at Shipwreck Beach Access

    Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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    Palolo Worm

    #4#6

    Spring is a prime time for Palolo worm hatch events, which both Bonefish and Milkfish actively feed on.

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    Merkin Crab

    #14#16

    Crabs are a consistent and important food source on tropical flats, making this effective for tailing Bonefish.

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    EP Shrimp

    #2#4#6

    Shrimp are a year-round staple in tropical inshore waters and on flats, targeting both Bonefish and Milkfish.

    Buy at Amazon
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    Crazy Charlie

    #4#6#8

    This classic shrimp imitation is exceptionally effective year-round for Bonefish and Milkfish on tropical flats.

    Buy at Amazon
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    Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)

    #1/0#2/0#3/0

    A versatile baitfish and shrimp imitation, effective year-round for predatory saltwater species like Milkfish and opportunistic Bonefish.

    Buy at Amazon
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    Bonefish Scampi

    #4#6

    This specific shrimp imitation is highly effective for Bonefish, particularly on shallow sandy flats, which are prevalent at Poipu.

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    Tan Spawning Shrimp

    #4#6#8

    Spring marks the spawning season for many shrimp in estuaries and marshes, making this a highly relevant pattern for Bonefish and Milkfish.

    Buy at Amazon
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    Deceiver

    #14#16

    A general baitfish pattern that imitates various smaller fish, which are a food source for Milkfish and larger predatory species on the flats.

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    EP Shrimp

    #2#4#6

    Shrimp are a consistent year-round food source on tropical flats, actively sought by both Bonefish and Milkfish.

    Buy at Amazon

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