Waipuhi Fishpond near Waikoloa: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Hawaii County, Hawaii, is where Waipuhi Fishpond sits. The setting is open low country. Surface area runs to about 2 acres — small enough to read in one session. 5.2 miles away sits Waikoloa, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Honolulu, 160 miles away. Within a short run: 0.2 miles away is Hopeaia Fishpond, Manoku Fishpond (0.2 miles), 2.4 miles away is Kuualii Fishpond, Waiakuhi (12 miles) and 15 miles away is Opaeula Pond. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Waipuhi Fishpond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include mozambique tilapia, flathead grey mullet, blackchin tilapia and almaco jack. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. At Waipuhi Fishpond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 79°F at the top of summer and 73°F at the bottom of winter. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Waipuhi Fishpond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. A picnic site 0.9 miles off makes this workable with family in tow. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Hopeaia Fishpond is 0.2 miles distant. Signs at Waipuhi Fishpond carry more weight than any list.