Waikoloi Reservoir, Hawaii: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Waikoloi Reservoir lies within the bounds of Kauai County, Hawaii. It stands 1,040 feet above sea level. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Hawaii listings. 3.8 miles away sits Hanapēpē Heights, the nearest town. After that come Hanapēpē at 4.3 miles and ‘Ele‘ele at 4.5 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Waikoloi Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and mozambique tilapia. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. The near bank of Waikoloi Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 78°F, the coldest about 69°F. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Waikoloi Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. 'A'aka Reservoir, 0.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Waikoloi Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.