Luawai near Hōlualoa: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Luawai lies in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The bank is 2,582 feet above sea level. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. It sits higher than most water we list in Hawaii. The closest town, Hōlualoa, is 1.7 miles distant. Kailua-Kona lies 4.7 miles off, Kahaluu-Keauhou another 4.8 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Luawai

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. At Luawai the water rewards a slow, careful approach. The mouth of any inflow is worth an hour after rain.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 74°F, the coldest about 68°F. Warm water year-round keeps fish moving through every month. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It sets the rhythm of the year at Luawai. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Waiʻaha Springs Forest Reserve covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, 'Ai'opio Fishpond is 7.1 miles distant. For Luawai in particular, ask before you travel.