Fishing at Lake Waiau, Hawaii County, Hawaii

• Overview

  Lake Waiau belongs to Hawaii County, Hawaii. The country here is farm and woodlot. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. Most waters listed here for Hawaii County are larger. Honoka‘a sits 19 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Then Waimea, 19 miles, and Laupāhoehoe, 20 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Waiau

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. At Lake Waiau the water rewards a slow, careful approach. The mouth of any inflow is worth an hour after rain.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, June reads 48°F and February reads 42°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Lake Waiau follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Toilets are 0.9 miles away, which matters on a long session. Mauna Kea Forest Reserve takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Hopeaia Fishpond, 27 miles out. Rules at Lake Waiau are worth checking on the day.