Kuualii Fishpond in Hawaii County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  This water sits in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Elevation runs to 26 feet. Nearest place of any size is Waikoloa, 6.5 miles away. Kalaoa follows at 14 miles, then Waimea at 16 miles. Near neighbours: Manoku Fishpond at 2.1 miles, 2.2 miles away is Hopeaia Fishpond, Waipuhi Fishpond at 2.4 miles, 9.3 miles away is Waiakuhi and Opaeula Pond at 12 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Kuualii Fishpond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include mozambique tilapia, flathead grey mullet and blackchin tilapia. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Work Kuualii Fishpond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 71°F to 78°F. Warm water year-round keeps fish moving through every month. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Kuualii Fishpond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. A toilet block sits 150 yards away. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Manoku Fishpond at 2.1 miles is the sensible second choice. For Kuualii Fishpond in particular, ask before you travel.