Lua Reservoir is a reservoir in Hawaii, near Kauai County.
Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.
Lua Reservoir is the Puʻu Lua trout water in the Kōkeʻe Public Fishing Area. It offers a very different Kauaʻi outing from coastal fishing: stocked rainbow trout from the bank, reached over rough inland roads. The 2026 season ended September 30, so wait for the next official season announcement before planning another visit.
Keep tackle simple and suited to the rules. In 2026, anglers could use one line with one single barbed hook, baited or on a lure. Treble hooks and catch and release were prohibited; every trout caught had to be kept within the seven-fish limit. Check the next season's rules before reusing that setup.
The reservoir is on Haʻeleʻele Ridge Road, about three-quarters of a mile beyond the Mile Marker 12 turnoff. DLNR strongly recommends four-wheel drive. Anglers must check in and out at the reservoir's designated stations and carry the freshwater game fishing license.
No boats, floats, camping or open fires are allowed at the reservoir, and dogs are prohibited in the hunting unit. Plan this as a seasonal bank-fishing trip, with a vehicle suited to the return drive after road conditions deteriorate.
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.
Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
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This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.