The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-60.4, “West Hawai‘i Regional Fishery Management Area, Hawai‘i” on November 13, 2024 at 5:30PM. The proposed amendments would 1) extend for an additional two years (through December ...
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CHAPTER 13-48.5, “MAUNALUA BAY FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AREA, OʻAHU” The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold a public hearing on the proposed adoption of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-48.5, “Maunalua Bay Fisheries Management Area, Oʻahu” on ...
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The Wahiawā community, in partnership with the Division of State Parks and the Division of Aquatic Resources, invites families to picnic while enjoying local entertainment, engage in fun educational activities, and explore the Wahiawā reservoir via boat at Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area, on “Day at the Lake” Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 ...
Read More Boat rides, picnics, and fun at the Day at the Lake event at Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area
Maui Community members and The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) Holomua Marine Initiative are calling on Maui residents to join the conversation and provide feedback on a draft proposal with the goal to strengthen effective management of Maui’s nearshore waters ensuring healthy reefs and abundant resources for future generations. ...
Read More Holomua seeks feedback from Maui residents
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