Kaloko Fishpond near Kailua-Kona: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Hawaii County, Hawaii, is where Kaloko Fishpond sits. The country round it is warm green lowland from end to end. Surface area runs to about 11 acres — small enough to read in one session. On our Hawaii County list it sits near the top for size. Head to Kailua-Kona, 4 miles away, for anything you forgot. The nearest city of size is Honolulu, 163 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Kaloko Fishpond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include mozambique tilapia, blackchin tilapia and common carp. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Treat Kaloko Fishpond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 79°F and February near 73°F. Warm water year-round keeps fish moving through every month. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Kaloko Fishpond.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Parking within 160 yards means no long carry with tackle. A toilet block sits half a mile away. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, 'Ai'opio Fishpond is 0.9 miles distant. Treat access at Kaloko Fishpond as something to verify.