Kanehu Reservoir Number Two near Anahola: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Kanehu Reservoir Number Two is one of the Kauai County listings for Hawaii. The sea is 3.2 miles distant. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. Start from Anahola, 2.2 miles down the road. The nearest city of size is Honolulu, 111 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Kanehu Reservoir Number Two

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists blackchin tilapia, convict cichlid, doublespotted queenfish and mackerel scad. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Kanehu Reservoir Number Two fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 74°F in August and bottom out at 67°F in February. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Kanehu Reservoir Number Two runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Kanehu Reservoir Number One, 0.4 miles out. Treat access at Kanehu Reservoir Number Two as something to verify.