Kanoa Fishpond near Kaunakakai: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Kanoa Fishpond in the Maui County part of Hawaii. Salt water lies 1.1 miles off. Kaunakakai lies 4 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Honolulu, 60 miles away. Others worth noting: Kaoaini Fishpond at 0.6 miles, Ali'i Fishpond 1.1 miles away, Kakahai'a Fishpond at 1.5 miles, Kawi'u Fishpond 2.5 miles away and Kaloko'eli Fishpond at 2.5 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Kanoa Fishpond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists flathead grey mullet, common carp, goldfish, mozambique tilapia and threadfin shad. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Fish Kanoa Fishpond where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 78°F and February reads 71°F. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Kanoa Fishpond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. A picnic area is mapped about half a mile away. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Kaoaini Fishpond sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Kanoa Fishpond is worth confirming on the day.