Hawaii /
Wailua River
River in Hawaii · near Wailua
Wailua River has 1 boat ramp listed as public.
Boating rules
- Only commercial and recreational vessels not exceeding twenty-one feet in length shall be allowed to utilize the Wailua River and shall be limited to: (A) Vessels used for waterskiing; (B) Motorized vessels, excluding thrill craft; and (C) Manually-propelled vessels. Commercial barges, or vessels otherwise allowed by the department, shall be exempt from vessel length restrictions described. Recreational motorized vessels, and recreational and rented manually-propelled vessels may utilize Zones ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ as provided for in this section. Zone ‘C’ shall be designated a swimming zone indicated by marker buoys. Motorized vessels launching from launch ramp ‘A’ shall proceed with caution while within Zone ‘C’. All manually-propelled vessels shall be required to operate along side the northern river bank. All vessel operators shall possess a state park permit to embark or disembark along the shores only within the state park in Zone ‘B’. Commercial barges, or vessels otherwise allowed by the department, may only utilize Zones ‘A’ and ‘B’. All commercial vessel activity is prohibited from Zones ‘C’ and ‘D’. The eastern half of the lower Kaumualii area shall be used exclusively for the launching and recovery of Hawaiian outrigger canoes. The western half of the lower Kaumualii area may be utilized by recreational vessels, other than Hawaiian outrigger canoes, allowed on Wailua River. All commercial vessels are prohibited from utilizing Launch ramp ‘A’. Unless otherwise provided by law, anyone conducting commercial activities on the Wailua River shall possess a valid commercial activity permit from the department. · 2 zones on Wailua River rule
From the boating rules map of Hawaii DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Hawaii Statewide GIS Program, read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Launches
- Wailua River Ramp · Boat ramp · near Wailua
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Wailua River talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.
Wikidata: Q751872