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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Read More Informational meeting for proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary to be held March 25
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 ...
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 ...
Read More Nakoa Grounding Civil Fines Public Input Meeting scheduled for February 22
See what DAR was up to during the past year. The Division’s annual accomplishments report for the calendar year 2023 is now available to download. You can view it directly ...
Read More DAR Accomplishments Report for the calendar year 2023 available