Crater Reservoir Fishing in Maui County, Hawaii

• Overview

  Out in Maui County, Hawaii, sits Crater Reservoir. It lies 440 feet above sea level. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest town is Lahaina, 1.6 miles off. Kaanapali Landing is 2.9 miles and Kā‘anapali 2.9 miles. Close by you also have: Wahikuli Reservoir just 0.2 miles, Kahoma Reservoir at 1.8 miles, Makila Reservoir just 2.3 miles, Kaua'ula Reservoir at 2.4 miles and Pu'ukoli'i Reservoir just 2.4 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Crater Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover flathead grey mullet, mozambique tilapia, bluefin trevally and mackerel scad. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. On Crater Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between February at about 72°F and August at about 79°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Crater Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Barramundi and estuary fish want hard-bodied lures and soft plastics worked around snags and drains. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Wahikuli Reservoir is 0.2 miles distant. Treat access at Crater Reservoir as something to verify.