The rock walls of dozens of ancient fishponds—a pinnacle of Pacific aquaculture—can be seen for miles along the shoreline from the highway between Kaunakakai and the East End. The U-shaped lava rock and coral walls contain mākaha (sluice gates) that allowed smaller fish to enter, but trapped them as they grew larger. Some are still in use today; join volunteers with Ka Honua Momona in restoring the 15th-century Alii Fishpond, a half-mile west of One Alii Beach Park and once reserved for kings, and Kalokoeli Pond, another 3 1/2 miles east.
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Ancient Fishponds
Along the shoreline from the highway between Kaunakakai and the East End, Kaunakakai, HI
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Neighborhood
East End
Hours
Generally on the third Saturday of each month.
Phone
808/553-8353
Web site
Ancient Fishponds

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Along the shoreline from the highway between Kaunakakai and the East End Kaunakakai HI MolokaiNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.