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14-acre reservoir near Kalāheo. The lake tops out around 20 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Aepo Reservoir draws 15 acres inside 1 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.8) — enough points and pockets to pattern. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 71% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 0.3 mi, about 0.2 mi across. You'll find it in Kauai County. The nearest mapped water is Aepoeha Reservoir, 1 mi to the south.
Start shallow in spring: largemouth bass sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 6 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 8 ft range, prime in fall. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Spinnerbait, Chatterbait |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Break off the point (9 ft) | Blade bait, Jigging spoon |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: peacock bass (tucunaré) in 2 to 12 ft. As the season builds they drop to 3 to 15 ft, wintering in 5 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 8 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for midday and early morning. Summer baits: a topwater (walking bait) or a jerkbait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Topwater prop bait, Jerkbait (fire tiger) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Topwater (walking bait), Jerkbait |
| Fall | 3 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Jerkbait, Swimbait |
| Winter | 5 to 20 ft | midday | Break off the point (9 ft) | Slow jerkbait, Jig |
Spring puts bluegill in skinny water — 1 to 6 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 4 to 15 ft; cold water stacks them in 6 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 17 ft, rated prime for winter bluegill. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dusk | open water | 1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings) |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday | Break off the point (9 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Deep basin (17 ft) | Tiny spoon |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: tilapia in 1 to 6 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 2 to 10 ft before dropping to 5 to 18 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for tilapia in winter. Plan around midday and early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a micro-jig near weed edges gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Tiny jig + bread-ball tip, Small worm under float |
| Summer | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Micro-jig near weed edges |
| Fall | 3 to 12 ft | midday | Break off the point (9 ft) | Small jig tipped with worm |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | midday | Deep basin (17 ft) | Slow micro-jig, warm outflows |
Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 17 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Hawaii waters are set by the Hawaii DLNR — and special regulations can apply to Aepo Reservoir specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Hawaii fishing regulations →
Aepo Reservoir is about 20 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target largemouth bass, peacock bass (tucunaré), bluegill, tilapia on Aepo Reservoir.
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in fall. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For largemouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Aepo Reservoir is regulated by the Hawaii DLNR. Check the official Hawaii regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Kauai County fishing maps (13 charts). Browse all Hawaii fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.