He'eia Pond Fishing Guide, Honolulu County, Hawaii

• Overview

  He'eia Pond lies in Honolulu County, Hawaii. The sea is 0.4 miles distant. He‘eia is the closest place, 0.7 miles off. Honolulu is the closest city, 9.3 miles away. Near neighbours: Kanohuluiwi Fish Pond roughly 1.6 miles, Waikalua-Loko Fish Pond at about 2.4 miles, Kahalu'u Pond roughly 2.4 miles, Moli'i Pond at about 5.7 miles and Ka'elepulu Pond roughly 5.8 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on He'eia Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records collected within a few miles name blackchin tilapia, flathead grey mullet, peacock cichlid, kanda and barrier trevally. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Fish He'eia Pond where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 78°F in September and bottom out at 72°F in February. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. 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. Plan any trip to He'eia Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. A toilet block sits half a mile away. The water borders He'eia State Park, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Kanohuluiwi Fish Pond at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. For He'eia Pond in particular, ask before you travel.