Kaneha Reservoirs Fishing near Anahola, Hawaii

• Overview

  This water sits in Kauai County, Hawaii. The sea is 4.7 miles distant. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. 3.9 miles away sits Anahola, the nearest town. Further out sit Wailua Homesteads (4.2 miles) and Kapa‘a (5.2 miles). No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple. Most people fish the same few areas, which leaves the rest quiet.

• Where to Fish on Kaneha Reservoirs

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Records collected within a few miles name convict cichlid. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. The shape of Kaneha Reservoirs rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 74°F in August and bottoms out near 67°F in February. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Kaneha Reservoirs.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Kanehu Reservoir Number One, 1.3 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Kaneha Reservoirs for certain.