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Kanahā Pond

Kanahā Pond is a lake in Hawaii, near Maui County.

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Fish species in Kanahā Pond

Kanahā Pond is a wildlife sanctuary beside Kahului, not a public fishing pond. It has a long history as a Hawaiian fishpond, but its current purpose is protecting wetland habitat and waterbirds. Leave the rods packed for this stop.

Lake facts

  • Location: Kahului, Maui
  • Management: Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Fishing: Prohibited

Fishing is prohibited

Fishing is prohibited. The same applies to treating the shoreline as a place to collect wildlife or launch a fishing kayak. Historic fishpond use doesn't override today's sanctuary rules.

Visiting the sanctuary

Use designated viewing access and check DLNR's current visitor information before arriving. Stay behind barriers and away from nesting or resting birds.

What to bring

Bring binoculars instead of bait. A short birdwatching visit is a better fit than trying to turn the pond into a fishing session. Water levels are managed, so dry-looking sections don't mean the habitat has been abandoned.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

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