Moli'i and 'Apua Fishponds

Moli'i and 'Apua Fishponds, Oahu

Moli'i Fishpond is located on Oahu's windward shore in the Kualoa area, near Kualoa Ranch and Kualoa Regional Park. The fishpond covers about 125 acres and is one of the largest traditional Hawaiian fishponds on Oahu.

The fishpond is estimated to be between 600 and 960 years old. Its stone wall encloses a broad pond area where fish could be raised and managed through traditional Hawaiian aquaculture methods. In earlier times, fishponds helped provide a steady supply of fish for nearby communities and chiefs.

Moli'i Fishpond was later part of the Kualoa lands associated with Dr. Gerrit Judd and his descendants. Today, it remains part of the Kualoa Ranch landscape and may be seen through approved ranch tours and activities.

Neighboring 'Apua Fishpond is much smaller and sits east of Moli'i near Kualoa Regional Park. The area has strong shoreline, mountain and cultural connections, with views toward Mokoli'i, Kaneohe Bay and the Koolau Mountains.

Visitors should not enter sensitive fishpond areas without permission. Stay on public routes, use approved tour access where required and respect stone walls, cultural sites and restoration work.