Hawaii Sport Fishing
Hawaii Fishing Regulations
This information is presented to acquaint sport and commercial fishermen with State laws and rules pertaining to fishing in Hawaii. It is not to be used as a legal document. Failure to include complete statutes or administrative rules in this summary does not relieve persons from abiding by those statutes and rules. Any discrepancies between this summary and the statutes or rules from which it was prepared will be enforced and adjudicated according to the official statutes and rules in effect on the date the activity took place. The full text of the statutes and rules is available for review at most public libraries in the State and at DAR and DOCARE offices. ... [Read More]
Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources
Get hooked on catfishing for fun and sport; Applications available July 1-22 for Nu'uanu reservoir ... Get Hooked on Catfishing for Fun and Sport ... [Read More]
Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources
Get hooked on catfishing for fun and sport; Applications available July 1-22 for Nu'uanu reservoir ... Get Hooked on Catfishing for Fun and Sport ... [Read More]
For Immediate Release: June 30, 2005
HONOLULU — On Saturday, August 13, 2005, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will reopen Nu‘uanu Reservoir No. 4 for weekend channel catfish fishing. Fishing will continue on consecutive weekends, Saturdays and Sundays only, until all anglers with assigned fishing times have been accommodated. ... Entry will be strictly limited to those who have an entry fishing card from the DLNR. Prospective anglers who want to catch the stocked catfish may pick up applications for entry fishing cards at the DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) at 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 330, from July 1 through 22, 2005. Blank applications will not be mailed out. The deadline for submitting applications to the DAR is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2005. A lottery drawing will then be held to assign each cardholder a fishing date and time. ... [Read More]
Hawaii's Bottomfish
Prohibits bottomfishing and/or possession of bottomfish within restricted areas. Unlawful to take or possess bottomfish while in a vessel drifting or anchored within restricted area, except for emergencies. DLNR will select areas, considering where adult onaga and ehu are caught, close 20% of onaga and ehu fishing areas, distribute restricted areas statewide, consider suggestions from bottomfish fishermen, etc. Areas can be modified or established in a formal Board of Land and Natural Resources meeting. Maps attached in Exhibit A (See complete rule for coordinates and maps). The Board of Land and Natural Resources may, in a publicly noticed Board meeting, modify or make new restricted fishing areas. Restricted fishing areas to be reviewed and evaluated by DLNR, in consultation with fishermen and other relevant parties, for effectiveness no later than July 1, 2003. Does not prohibit other activities, such as fishermen transiting area or trolling or handlining for pelagic species. ... [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]
General Boating Info for Hawaii
Pleasure boating as a family sport is growing in popularity everyyear. The U.S. Coast Guard estimated the total number of recreationalboats in 1962 at 5.85 million. This number has grown to a currentestimate of more than 20 million pleasure boats. Each year, anestimated 75 million people go boating. Today recreational boats areused for a wide variety of activities, including fishing, waterskiing, hunting, sailing, paddling, or just plain cruising. ... Required Markings for Bottomfishing Vessels ... [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]
Recreation.gov
Fishing continues to be a favorite pastime in the United States. In 2001, 16% of the U.S. population 16 years old and older (34 million anglers) spent an average of 16 days fishing. Freshwater fishing was the most popular type of fishing with over 28 million anglers devoting nearly 467 million angler-days to the sport. ... fishing (overall), freshwater fishing, warm water fishing, cold water fishing ... Don't fish in areas where it is not permitted. These areas have been declared "off limits" to fishing to protect wildlife, vegetation, or for your safety. ... [Read More]
Hunting and Fishing
Below are a list of links to each state's regulatory agency for hunting and fishing. Remember a valid hunting/fishing license is required in your pacific region refuges. ... Hunting and fishing rules and regulation throughout the Pacific Region are governed by each state. Some refuges do allow hunting and fishing at certain times of the year. Before engaging in these recreational pursuits, please check with the refuge to find out their specific regulations and seasons. ... [Read More]
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