Waita Reservoir
Waita Reservoir sits above Koloa town on the south shore of Kauai. It is the largest reservoir in the main Hawaiian islands and is known for bass fishing on guided trips.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Peacock Bass
Warm-water fish that bite in daylight. Shiners and fast lures.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Peacock Bass | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth Bass |
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee Hawaii DLNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Waita Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Lihue Fishing SupplyNearby2985 Kalena St, Lihue, HI(808) 245-4930Directions ↗
- Ala's Fishing SupplyNearby3082 Peleke St Ste B, Lihue, HI(808) 245-8959Directions ↗
Local tips
- The lake and shore are private, so book a guided trip through a licensed outfitter to fish it.
- Guided trips here are catch and release.
- Some outfitters fish from pontoon or small bass boats and others fish from shore, so ask which one before you book.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Waita Reservoir.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.