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Alekoko (Menehune) Fishpond

Alekoko (Menehune) Fishpond Review

No one knows just who built this intricate aquaculture structure in the Huleia River. Legend attributes it to the Menehune, a mythical—or real, depending on who you ask—ancient race of people known for their small stature, industrious nature, and superb stoneworking skills. Volcanic rock was cut and fit together into massive walls 4 feet thick and 5 feet high, forming an enclosure for raising mullet and other freshwater fish that has endured for centuries.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Hulemalu Rd., Niumalu, HI 96766 | Map It
  • Location: Lihue

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