Fishing at Kanehu Reservoir Number One, Kauai County, Hawaii

• Overview

  Kanehu Reservoir Number One is listed under Kauai County, Hawaii. It lies 659 feet above sea level. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Anahola is the closest place, 2.6 miles off. After that come Wailua Homesteads at 4.3 miles and Kapa‘a at 4.3 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Kanehu Reservoir Number One

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Public wildlife records from this area list convict cichlid. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. On Kanehu Reservoir Number One the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 74°F and February near 67°F. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Kanehu Reservoir Number One.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Kanehu Reservoir Number Two, 0.4 miles out. Confirm access to Kanehu Reservoir Number One locally before you travel.