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13-acre reservoir near Waimea. The lake tops out around 30 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Traced from the shoreline, Puʻu Lua Reservoir (Kōkeʻe) runs 13 acres with 0.7 miles of edge. At index 1.4 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 30% of this chart, as modeled. You'll find it in Kauai County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Alexander Reservoir, 13 mi southeast of here.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 5 to 20 ft. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 30 ft, wintering in 6 to 30 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 14 ft range, prime in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (14 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 9 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 6 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (14 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
The chart marks 3 structure features on Puʻu Lua Reservoir (Kōkeʻe); the deepest is Deep basin at about 26 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 Puʻu Lua Reservoir (Kōkeʻe) specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Hawaii fishing regulations →
Puʻu Lua Reservoir (Kōkeʻe) is about 30 ft (9 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 rainbow trout on Puʻu Lua Reservoir (Kōkeʻe).
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For rainbow trout, 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 Puʻu Lua Reservoir (Kōkeʻe) 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.