Fishing Kupeke Fishpond in Maui County, Hawaii

• Overview

  Kupeke Fishpond lies in Maui County, Hawaii. Tidal water begins 0.2 miles from here. At roughly 24 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest town is Waialua, 2.6 miles off. The big place round here is Honolulu, 71 miles distant. Within a short drive: Kihaloko Fishpond 0.6 miles, Ni'aupala Fishpond within 1.6 miles, Kaopeahina Fishpond 2.1 miles, 'Ualapu'e Fishpond within 2.8 miles and Puhaloa Fishpond 3.3 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Kupeke Fishpond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluefin trevally, island jack and shortfin scad. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. The shape of Kupeke Fishpond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year September sits at 76°F and February at 70°F. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Kupeke Fishpond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Kihaloko Fishpond at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Kupeke Fishpond are worth checking on the day.