Menehune Fishpond Overlook

The Menehune Fishpond, also known as the Alekoko Fishpond, is a historic Hawaiian fishpond located near Lihue, Hawaii on the island of Kauai. This significant fishpond, listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 1973, is believed to have been constructed in the 15th century and is attributed to the mythical Menehune people.

Recently purchased by The Trust for Public Land and conveyed to Mālama Hulē‘ia, restoration efforts have been underway since 2018, including the removal of invasive mangrove and the rebuilding of a rock wall. As the largest fishpond on Kauai, the Menehune Fishpond holds cultural and historical significance in Hawaiian legends and folklore.

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