Oahu Ancient Site Guide
He'eia Fishpond is a traditional Hawaiian fishpond on Kaneohe Bay, known for its 88-acre pond, long stone wall, restoration work and windward Oahu cultural importance.
He'eia Fishpond is located at Kane'ohe Bay on Oahu's windward coast. It encompasses 88 acres and its walls are about 5,000 feet (1,524 m) long. It is one of the few fishponds left on Oahu. It is not known when it was built. Fishponds in the old Hawaii were built to maintain a ready supply of live fish. He'eia Fishpond can be seen from He'eia State Park.
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He'eia Fishpond is located on Kaneohe Bay on Oahu's windward coast, near He'eia State Park at 830 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744. The fishpond itself is an active restoration and cultural site, so access inside the pond area depends on current Paepae o He'eia programs. The map marker identifies the He'eia State Park and fishpond viewing area.
He'eia Fishpond is on Kaneohe Bay on Oahu's windward coast, near He'eia State Park and the Kaneohe area.
The fishpond covers about 88 acres. Its enclosing stone wall stretches for thousands of feet around the pond and bay edge.
He'eia Fishpond is a loko i'a kuapa, a traditional walled Hawaiian fishpond designed to manage fish, brackish water and food resources.
No. Public access usually happens through scheduled educational programs, walking tours, field trips or volunteer days. Check Paepae o He'eia for current opportunities.
Yes. Visitors can see views of the fishpond from nearby He'eia State Park, but access inside the fishpond area depends on scheduled programs and current site rules.
He'eia Fishpond preserves Hawaiian aquaculture knowledge, restoration work, food practices, community stewardship and the connection between Kaneohe Bay and the surrounding land.
