Keawanui Fishpond, Hawaii: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Hawaii, Keawanui Fishpond belongs to Maui County. The country here is scrub and brush. Surface area is around 49 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Few waters listed in Maui County are bigger. Waialua lies 6.5 miles from the water. Honolulu sits 67 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Keawanui Fishpond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover common carp and goldfish. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Fish Keawanui Fishpond where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 69°F in February up to 75°F in September. The water stays warm and open throughout. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Keawanui Fishpond. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Kaina'ohe Fishpond is 0.4 miles off. Treat access at Keawanui Fishpond as something to verify.