This ancient Hawaiian Fishpond can be seen from
an overlook on Hulemalu Road. Legend states it was
built by the Menehune, leprechaun-little people,
in one moonlit night. Archeologist date the pond
to pre-Hawaiian times, around 1,000 years ago.
The fishpond fronts the Hule'ia
Stream. The wall between the pond and the stream is
900 feet long - an engineering marvel considering
when the pond was built. Today the fishpond is privately
owned and is no longer in use.
Useful Information:
Overlook located on Hulemalu Road has informational
plaque about life in the fishpond
Fishpond is privately owned and is no longer in
use
Ancient ponds were a necessity for Hawaiians as
fish were the main source of protein in their diet
DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 50 east toward Puhi. Turn right on Puhi
Road just past Mile Marker #2, across the street from
Kauai Community College. At the end of the road, turn
left on Hulemalu Road. The fishpond is on the right
and can be seen from the overlook.
