Fishing at Kaopeahina Fishpond, Maui County, Hawaii

• Overview

  Kaopeahina Fishpond is listed under Maui County, Hawaii. The coast is 0.7 miles away. Roughly 31 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. For supplies, Waialua is 4.5 miles out. Napili-Honokowai lies 11 miles off, Kā‘anapali another 12 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off. The surroundings are ordinary; the fishing is the reason to come.

• Where to Fish on Kaopeahina Fishpond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluefin trevally, island jack and shortfin scad. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. On Kaopeahina Fishpond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 76°F in September and bottom out at 70°F in February. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect Kaopeahina Fishpond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Ni'aupala Fishpond at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Kaopeahina Fishpond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.