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Kaʻelepulu Pond

Hawaii, United States

Kaʻelepulu Pond is a pond in Hawaii, United States. WikiCatch lists 15 fish species for this water, including Great barracuda, Nile tilapia, Hawaiian ladyfish. The nearest other water we map in Hawaii is Maunawili Stream, 2.0 km away.

Species at Kaʻelepulu Pond

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Nearby waters

  1. Maunawili Streamstream2.0 km
  2. Alo Streamstream3.3 km
  3. Kamoʻoaliʻi Streamstream6.4 km
  4. Kāne'ohe Streamstream6.7 km
  5. Loko Waimaluhiareservoir7.1 km
  6. Nuʻuanu Streamstream8.2 km
  7. Waiʻalae Nui Gulchstream8.4 km
  8. Heʻeia Fishpondsea9.7 km

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About Kaʻelepulu Pond

Anglers know Kaʻelepulu Pond as one of the lesser-trafficked ponds of Hawaii, United States. The standard playbook on a pond this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Kaʻelepulu Pond is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.

Reference: Wikipedia

Fishing Techniques

  • For Great barracuda

    Use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs due to their sharp teeth, and a fast retrieve often triggers a strike.

  • For Nile tilapia

    Tilapia often feed near the surface, so try presenting your bait or lure in the upper water column and use light tackle.

  • For Hawaiian ladyfish

    Hawaiian ladyfish are often found near shorelines and estuaries, so focus your efforts around structure and current breaks during incoming and outgoing tides.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Kaʻelepulu Pond.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Kaʻelepulu Pond, make sure your licence covers Hawaii, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.