Aii Reservoir Fishing near Hanamā‘ulu, Hawaii

• Overview

  The Kauai County end of Hawaii holds Aii Reservoir. The country round it is warm green lowland from end to end. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Head to Hanamā‘ulu, 2.5 miles away, for anything you forgot. Beyond it, Lihue at 2.7 miles and Wailua at 3.7 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Aii Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackchin tilapia, koi, mozambique tilapia, smallmouth bass and african pompano. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. The shape of Aii Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 77°F; by February the average is down near 70°F. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan any trip to Aii Reservoir around it. Wind on the bank for a day or two lifts the fishing there.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Pukaki Reservoir, 0.5 miles out. Where Aii Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.