Kaloko'eli Fishpond

Kaloko'eli Fishpond, Molokai

Kaloko'eli Fishpond can be seen from the shoreline of the Molokai Shores Resort. It is located in Kamiloloa on Molokai's south shore.

Historic loko i'a in Kamiloloa on Molokai's south shore

Kaloko'eli means the dug-up pond

The fishpond measured 27.6 acres in 1901

Fishpond walls were already damaged by 1922

Later waves and storms washed away more wall sections

Restoration work has focused on mangrove and gorilla ogo removal

Molokai Shores is near the shoreline viewing area

The pond is part of Molokai's old south shore fishpond landscape

Visitors should stay off walls and avoid private or restoration areas

Kaloko'eli Fishpond is in Kamiloloa on Molokai's south shore, east of Kaunakakai and near the shoreline by Molokai Shores.

Kaloko'eli means the dug-up pond, a fitting name for this traditional Hawaiian fishpond in the Kamiloloa area.

The fishpond had a recorded area of 27.6 acres in 1901.

Restoration and care have focused on damaged walls, invasive mangrove and gorilla ogo, and the long-term health of the pond.

No. Visitors should stay off the walls, avoid restoration areas, never move stones and view the fishpond respectfully from public shoreline areas.