Puu o Hewa Reservoir Fishing in Kauai County, Hawaii

• Overview

  In Hawaii, Puu o Hewa Reservoir belongs to Kauai County. The land about it is scrub and brush. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, ‘Ōma‘o sits 1.3 miles out. Koloa follows at 2.3 miles, then Lawai at 2.3 miles. Others worth noting: Mauka Reservoir about 0.5 miles, 1.1 miles away is Pia Mill Reservoir, Piwai Reservoir about 1.2 miles, 1.3 miles away is 'Oma'o Reservoir and Waita Reservoir about 1.9 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Puu o Hewa Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Nearby survey and observation records mention flathead grey mullet, blackchin tilapia, mozambique tilapia and mackerel scad. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. At Puu o Hewa Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 75°F, with February the cold end at about 68°F. Warmth runs the whole year, so timing is about the hour, not the month. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Puu o Hewa Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Barramundi and estuary fish want hard-bodied lures and soft plastics worked around snags and drains. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Mauka Reservoir, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Puu o Hewa Reservoir carry more weight than any list.