'Elima Reservoir in Kauai County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Hawaii, 'Elima Reservoir falls inside Kauai County. Tidal water begins 3.1 miles from here. Nearest town is Kalāheo, 0.6 miles off. It is 116 miles to Honolulu, the nearest city. Water in the same corner: Mau Reservoir the better part of 0.2 miles, 0.3 miles away is 'Elua Reservoir, Ipuolono Reservoir the better part of 0.6 miles, 1.9 miles away is Alexander Reservoir and Hanini Reservoir the better part of 2 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on 'Elima Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include flathead grey mullet, blackchin tilapia, mozambique tilapia and mackerel scad. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. At 'Elima Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 74°F for August and 66°F for February. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. At 'Elima Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Barramundi and estuary fish want hard-bodied lures and soft plastics worked around snags and drains. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Mau Reservoir, 0.2 miles away. Ask locally about 'Elima Reservoir if anything is unclear.