Luawai Reservoir, Hawaii: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Luawai Reservoir lies in Kauai County, Hawaii. The coast is 1 mile away. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Kauai County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Lawai, 1.5 miles away. It is 114 miles to Honolulu, the nearest city. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Luawai Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public wildlife records from this area list flathead grey mullet, blackchin tilapia and mozambique tilapia. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. On Luawai Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 78°F, with February the cold end at about 70°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. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Luawai Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Barramundi and estuary fish want hard-bodied lures and soft plastics worked around snags and drains. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Kumano Reservoir is 0.8 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Luawai Reservoir.