Ukumehame Reservoirs Fishing in Maui County, Hawaii

• Overview

  Ukumehame Reservoirs belongs to Maui County, Hawaii. It lies 180 feet above sea level. Start from Waikapū, 6.2 miles down the road. Beyond it, Lahaina at 7.5 miles and Wailuku at 7.7 miles. Within a short drive: Kaua'ula Reservoir 5.3 miles away, Makila Reservoir at 5.7 miles, Kahoma Reservoir 7.2 miles away, Kealia Pond at 7.2 miles and Wai'ale Reservoirs 7.5 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Ukumehame Reservoirs

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include greater amberjack, bluefin trevally, barrier trevally and mackerel scad. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. At Ukumehame Reservoirs the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between February at about 71°F and August at about 78°F, the water has a wide range to work through. There is no dead season here at all. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Ukumehame Reservoirs.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Kaua'ula Reservoir at 5.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Ukumehame Reservoirs carry more weight than any list.