Hawaii Charter Fishing
Hawaii Marine Recreational Fishing Survey
administered through the Hawaii Marine Recreational Fishing Survey (HMRFS). Data will be collected through the Marine Recreational Fishery Statistics Survey (MRFSS), which has been conducted in the continental U.S. since 1979. DAR staff will collect catch data at various sites around the state. Access sites are distributed among shoreline, private boats, boat ramps, marinas, and charter boats. To estimate the total number of fishing trips and anglers, telephone interviews of Hawaii households and charter boat captains will be conducted by NMFS and DAR, respectively.The DAR is providing staff and base level funding to support HMRFS sampling in Hawaii. Their experience and knowledge of local recreational fisheries will help to maximize the efficiency of the HMRFSS in Hawaii. The NMFS will contribute funds to increase sample size and coverage as well as provide administrative experience and statistical support to DAR staff. From 2001 through June 2005, personnel will have completed over 1 ... [Read More]
Hawaii DAR Annual and Average Reported Landings Graphs Index Page
Of the approximately 16,000 vessels in Hawaii, about 80% are pleasure boats, 10% commercial fishing or charter boats, and the remainder are registered in other categories. The pleasure category includes boats used for recreational, subsistence and part-time commercial fishing as well as boats not typically used for fishing such as sailboats. To fish commercially, which means selling catches or providing charter fishing services in Hawaii, requires a commercial marine fishing license. ... [Read More]
Kajiki - Au - Pacific Blue Marlin
Fishing Methods: A favorite target of sport fishermen, kajiki are also caught commercially by longlining from large boats and by trolling from smaller boats. The bulk of the sport catch comes from the charter fishing fleets operating from Kona and Oahu. The Kona coast is a world famous location for marlin fishing. Trolling usually produces the larger fish, whereas longlining often harvests fish with higher fat content from deeper waters. ... Distribution: Sport rollers do not necessarily sell their kajiki catch. The portion that is sold may go directly to retailers, wholesalers, processors, or restaurants, or may be marketed through the fish auctions or intermediaries. Sportfishing tournaments in Kona often select a fish dealer for all the tournament's catch, but trophy-sized fish may be mounted rather than sold. ... [Read More]
CNMI Pelagic Fisheries Description Page
The pelagic fishing fleet, other than charter boats, consists primarily 12 to 24 foot outboard powered, runabout-type vessels which usually have a limited 20-mile travel radius from Saipan. A few larger boats are also used. In 1997, about 74% of all registered boats participated in some form of fishing activity. One hundred and thirty-two vessels were identified as being involved in full-time commercial fishing and 101 vessels were classified as part-time. Subsistence fishing and/or recreational usage included 306 vessels. ... [Read More]
NWHICRER: Reserve Advisory Council
The Council operates under a charter developed by the National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP), which prescribes the frequency of meetings, objectives and roles, and operation of the Council. The Council was officially established on December 5, 2000, when the charter was signed. All travel costs to meeting locations for Council members will be paid by the NMSP. Council meetings will be open to the public. ... Supplement 1. Council Charter (amended 11/20/03)(PDF, 452 KB) ... [Read More]
Hawaii Seafood Buyers' Guide - Billfish
Like all of the large billfish (a`u) caught by the ancient Hawaiians, the kajiki was feared because it could pierce a fishing canoe with its heavy bill. ... Because of the long, distinctive bills which they use to slash prey, swordfish have a well-deserved reputation for ferocity. Several Hawaii fishermen bear scars from landing struggling swordfish. The ancient Hawaiians feared swordfish because they would strike and sometimes pierce fishing canoes. ... [Read More]
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary: Charter
3. Six months prior to the expiration of this Charter, the need for the Council will be evaluated by the NMSP to determine whether to renew the Charter. ... This Charter describes the objectives and roles of the Council’s activities, procedural requirements on the appointment of Council members and officers, requirements for the conduct of Council members and meetings, and other requirements. All Council activities must be conducted pursuant to this Charter. ... [Read More]
US Dept of State
Designation of community based subsistence fishing area. (a) The department of land and natural resources may designate community based subsistence fishing areas and carry out fishery management strategies for such areas, through administrative rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, for the purpose of reaffirming and protecting fishing practices customarily and traditionally exercised for purposes of native Hawaiian subsistence, culture, and religion. ... (5) Justification for the proposed designation including the extent to which the proposed activities in the fishing area may interfere with the use of the marine waters for navigation, fishing, and public recreation; and ... [Read More]
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary: Council Members
Charter ... Fishing Representative ... Jim has been playing an active role in protecting Hawai`i's marine environment for the past 23 years. He is on the Executive Board of Directors for the Hawai`i Visitors Bureau, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, and the Maui County Boat (MCBOAT). He is also a member of the Activity Owners Association and the Ma`alaea Boat and Fishing Club. Jim is a commercial fishermen and the owner/operator of Maui's oldest sail boat company. Jim was also the past Chairman of Governor Ariyoshi's Whale Advisory Committee. ... [Read More]
Staff Publications: 2001
2001. Motivations, satisfaction and expenditures of recreational pelagic charter fishing patrons in Hawaii. SOEST 01-03, JIMAR Contribution 01-339. ... 2001. Derelict fishing net characteristics: Aids to identification and source. [Abstr.] Pacific Congress on Science and Technology, San Francisco, California, July 2001. ... 2001. Derelict fishing gear in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands: Diving surveys and debris removal in 1999 confirm threat to coral reef ecosystems. Mar. Poll. Bull. 42(12):1301-1312. ... [Read More]
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