Ali'i Fishpond Fishing in Maui County, Hawaii

• Overview

  Ali'i Fishpond sits within Maui County in Hawaii. Tidal water begins 2.2 miles from here. The nearest place of any size is Kaunakakai, 3 miles away. Then Kualapu‘u, 6.7 miles, and Ho‘olehua, 8.8 miles. Other water within reach: Kaoaini Fishpond some 0.4 miles off, Kanoa Fishpond at 1.1 miles, Kaloko'eli Fishpond some 1.4 miles off, Kakahai'a Fishpond at 2.5 miles and Kawi'u Fishpond some 3.5 miles off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Ali'i Fishpond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists flathead grey mullet, common carp, goldfish, mozambique tilapia and threadfin shad. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Ali'i Fishpond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 78°F and February at 71°F. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Ali'i Fishpond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. A toilet block sits half a mile away. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Kaoaini Fishpond, 0.4 miles away. Where Ali'i Fishpond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.