Upper Helemano Reservoir near Helemano: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Upper Helemano Reservoir lies within the bounds of Honolulu County, Hawaii. The bank is 1,047 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 23 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is high ground by Hawaii standards. The closest town, Helemano, is 0.7 miles away. The big place round here is Honolulu, 19 miles distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Upper Helemano Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include blackchin tilapia, smallmouth bass, peacock cichlid and common carp. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Upper Helemano Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 76°F, the coldest about 69°F. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Upper Helemano Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, 'Opae'ula Reservoir at 2.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Upper Helemano Reservoir.