'Ualapu'e Fishpond near Waialua: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  'Ualapu'e Fishpond falls in Maui County, part of Hawaii. The setting is open low country. Nearest place of any size is Waialua, 5.3 miles away. Napili-Honokowai follows at 11 miles, then Kaunakakai at 12 miles. Others within reach: Puhaloa Fishpond within 0.5 miles, Kaopeahina Fishpond the better part of 0.8 miles, Ni'aupala Fishpond within 1.2 miles, Keawanui Fishpond the better part of 1.2 miles and Kaina'ohe Fishpond within 1.6 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on 'Ualapu'e Fishpond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluefin trevally, island jack and shortfin scad. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Treat 'Ualapu'e Fishpond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between February at about 70°F and September at about 76°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The calendar barely matters here; the time of day does. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. On 'Ualapu'e Fishpond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Puhaloa Fishpond, 0.5 miles out. Check the position on 'Ualapu'e Fishpond before loading the car.