Kaoaini Fishpond, Hawaii: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Maui County end of Hawaii holds Kaoaini Fishpond. The coast is 1.7 miles away. Surface area runs to about 11 acres — small enough to read in one session. Kaunakakai is the closest place, 3.5 miles off. Kualapu‘u lies 7.1 miles off, Ho‘olehua another 9.2 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off. Trees shelter part of the bank when the wind gets up.

• Where to Fish on Kaoaini Fishpond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover flathead grey mullet, common carp, goldfish and mozambique tilapia. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. On Kaoaini Fishpond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 78°F and February near 71°F. The year runs unbroken and warm. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Kaoaini Fishpond the same rules apply, with local timing. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Somewhere to sit and eat is half a mile out. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Ali'i Fishpond, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Kaoaini Fishpond is worth confirming on the day.