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

• Overview

  Set in Kauai County, Hala'ula Reservoir is a Hawaii water. Elevation runs to 233 feet. Supplies mean a trip to Anahola, 2.1 miles off. Kapa‘a is 2.5 miles away, with Wailua at 4.3 miles. What else is close: 2.2 miles out stands Kanehu Reservoir Number Two, Kanehu Reservoir Number One after 2.6 miles, 2.9 miles out stands Mimino Reservoir, Kaneha Reservoirs after 3.8 miles and 5.9 miles out stands Ka Loko Reservoir. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Hala'ula Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include blackchin tilapia, bluefin trevally and convict cichlid. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. On Hala'ula Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 78°F and February reads 70°F. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Time your trip to Hala'ula Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Kanehu Reservoir Number Two, 2.2 miles out. Signs at Hala'ula Reservoir carry more weight than any list.