E ala! E alu! E kuilima! Up! Together! Join hands! A call to come together to accomplish a given task. -Mary Kawena Pukui The Division of Aquatic Resources invites fishers ...
Read More Fishers invited to attend Holoholo Fisher Talk Story Sessions
Through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Congress and NOAA have allocated an additional $3.6 million to eligible Hawaii fishery participants affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Applications for “Round ...
Read More “Round 2” CARES Act funding for Hawaii‘i’s commercial fishing industry – applications available next week
Four years ago a cross-section of Maunalua Bay stakeholders, recognizing that fish is food and that sustainable fishing is a must, submitted a request to DLNR to establish a Fisheries ...
Read More Stakeholders seek to set the course to sustainable fishing in Maunalua Bay
Stay up-to-date with Hawai‘i’s fishing regulations with the Fish Rules mobile app. This convenient and easy-to-use app provides current regulations for both fresh and saltwater species as well as images ...
Read More Fish Rules mobile app now available for Hawai‘i
On June 8 Gov. Ige signed into law House Bill 1023 which establishes and requires a marine recreational fishing license for all non-Hawaii residents. However, DLNR must first adopt an ...
Read More Non-resident marine recreational fishing license approved but not yet required
The 2021 legislative session was a busy one for the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). We tracked 95 bills,17 of which were eventually passed and sent on to the governor ...
Read More Aquatic Resources 2021 Legislative Wrap-up
Can I collect marine life for aquariums to sell for commercial purposes? No. On January 12, 2021, the First Circuit Court in Kaupiko, et al. v. DLNR (CIV. NO 1CCV-20-0000125) ...
Read More Frequently asked questions about taking, breeding, and transporting marine life for aquariums
The Division of Aquatic Resources is pleased to announce the opening of the 2021 Rainbow Trout Season in the Kōke‘e Public Fishing Area on Kauaʻi. Due to COVID-19, there will ...
Read More 2021 Rainbow Trout Fishing Season at Kōke‘e Opens June 19 with Lottery System
The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will request approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources, at its May 14 meeting, to hold a public hearing to update rules ...
Read More Proposal to amend Maui fishing regulations for Kahului Harbor and ‘oama
On January 12, 2021 Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Crabtree ruled that all commercial aquarium fishing is completely banned in the State of Hawaiʻi, unless and until the aquarium fishing industry ...
Read More Commercial fishers notified that all aquarium collection is banned