The Waiakea Public Fishing Area Boat Ramp in Hilo has re-opened for public use. A new combination fixed and floating dock system servicing the launching ramp replaces the previous fixed docks that fell in severe disrepair. All work was completed by Pacific Underwater Construction. Thank you very much for your patience through this critical work ...
Read More New dock at the Waiakea Public Fishing Area boat ramp now in service
Open season for rainbow trout will begin June 15, 2024 in the Kōke‘e Public Fishing Area (PFA) on Kaua‘i. Anglers may fish daily from June 15 to September 30, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no lottery this year. Trout are found in streams and ditch systems within the PFA, but fishing ...
Read More Annual rainbow trout season at Kōkeʻe, Kauaʻi opens June 15
The Division of Aquatic Resources, along with NOAA Fisheries and the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, will hold a series of statewide meetings from April 23-May 9 to hear from the boating and fishing public on potential issues in the fisheries including data collection, closed areas, and quotas. All boat-based fishers, including self-propelled vessel ...
Read More Community engagement meetings scheduled for boat-based fishers
The public meeting in Hanalei, Kauaʻi for tonight, April 12, 2024, regarding the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary has been changed to virtual only due to weather. Click here to join the meeting, which will take place from 5-8 p.m. tonight. No changes have been reported for the meeting tomorrow, Saturday April 13, 2024, which will take ...
Read More 4/12/24 – Venue change for Papahanaumokuakea NMS public meeting tonight
The proposed sanctuary would be managed by NOAA and the State of Hawaiʻi. The current co-management of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument will continue. The national marine sanctuary would include only the marine areas of Papahānaumokuākea. NOAA and the State of Hawai‘i will accept public comment on the proposed documents from March 1 – May 7, ...
Read More Public comment meetings for the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary
The Waiakea Public Fishing Area boat ramp and dock, located within the Wailoa River State Recreation Area in Hilo, will be temporarily closed for dock replacement work. The scheduled dates for this project run from May 6 through May 20, 2024 with working hours from 8 am to 5 pm. Dates and times are subject ...
Read More Hilo’s Waiakea Public Fishing Area boat ramp and docks closing for repairs in May
New rules regarding certain herbivore fishes and Kona crab are now in effect. Minimum size for manini is increased from 5 to 6 inches. Kole is designated a regulated species with a minimum size of 5 inches. Kala (all three species of horned unicornfish) have a daily bag limit of 4 per person; new commercial ...
Read More New rules for uhu, manini, kole, kala, and Kona crab now in effect
An informational meeting will be held on March 25 at 7pm on Zoom. This will be informational only, no public comment. Public comments may also be submitted online at Federal eRulemaking Portal. The docket number is NOAA-NOS-2021-0114. In-person and virtual meetings will follow in April. Register here for the informational meeting on March 25, 2024.
Draft designation documents have been published for the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary would be managed by NOAA and the State of Hawaiʻi. Current co-management of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument will continue. The national marine sanctuary would include only the marine areas of Papahānaumokuākea. Sanctuary designation would add the conservation benefits of ...
Read More Draft designation documents published for proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary
The Nakoa Grounding Civil Fines Public Input Meeting will take place February 22, 2024 from 6:00-9:00pm. This public meeting serves to allow for members of the public to provide their input into possible civil fines for the Nakoa Vessel Grounding that occurred near Honolua Bay, Maui. The public comments will help the BLNR decide on ...
Read More Nakoa Grounding Civil Fines Public Input Meeting scheduled for February 22