Keawakapu Beachon South Maui Flats (Kihei/Wailea)
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Clear and mild conditions at 76°F with light winds
- 01Clear and mild conditions at 76°F with light winds.
- 02Active fall Palolo Worm hatch underway, a key seasonal feeding opportunity.
- 03Shrimp and crab imitations remain consistently productive year-round.
- 04Bonefish are active in deeper sand troughs, reef edges, and accessible shorelines.
- 05Trevallies can be found nearshore, ambushing prey or cruising reef edges.
- 06Target deeper troughs with rapidly sinking flies for Bonefish.
- 07Focus on low light periods for the Palolo Worm hatch.
- 08Maintain a strong catch-and-release ethic and respect marine protected areas.
What to tie on at Keawakapu Beach
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Deceiver
A versatile baitfish pattern that imitates various smaller fish, making it excellent for predatory species like Milkfish and Trevallies. Can also attract Tuna and Mahi-Mahi.
Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)
This versatile baitfish imitation is a saltwater staple, effective year-round for a wide range of predatory species on the flats and nearshore, including Bonefish, Milkfish, and Trevallies.
Buy at AmazonDeceiver
A highly effective baitfish pattern, the Deceiver is excellent for enticing predatory strikes from larger species like Giant Trevally and other Trevallies, which are active in spring.
Tan Spawning Shrimp
Spring brings increased shrimp spawning activity in marshes and estuaries, making this a prime imitation for Bonefish, Milkfish, and various Trevally species keyed into this seasonal event.
Buy at AmazonCrazy Charlie
A timeless and highly effective shrimp imitation, the Crazy Charlie is a year-round producer on tropical flats for Bonefish, Milkfish, and other Trevally species.
Buy at AmazonPalolo Worm
Spring is a prime time for Palolo worm hatch events on the tropical flats, making this an essential pattern for Bonefish, Milkfish, and Trevallies.
Buy at Saltwater EdgeEP Shrimp
Shrimp are a consistent food source year-round inshore, and spring often sees increased spawning activity, making this pattern highly effective for Bonefish, Milkfish, and various Trevally species.
Buy at AmazonMerkin Crab
Crabs are a staple in the diet of Bonefish and opportunistic Giant Trevally on the tropical flats, providing a consistent food source throughout the year, including spring.
Gotcha
An excellent shrimp imitation, highly effective for bonefish on tropical flats during the summer months.
Buy at AmazonHawaii season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.