Kaunakakai Harbor, Moloka’i

HAR 13-56

Map of Kaunakakai Harbor

Location Kaunakakai Harbor is located on the southern coast of the island of Molokai. As shown in the map, portions of the commercial harbor designated “Area 1A” and “Area 1B” are separated by a line extending from the Channel Range Lights, and portions of the small craft harbor are designated “Area 2”.
Permitted Within Area 1A, fishing with thrownet or pole and line; taking baitfish in season, with a bait license; and fishing with nets a) with a permit from the Board of Land and Natural Resources, b) with clearance from the Department of Transportation, and c) except at night when nets may not be set, nor remain in the water unless to complete unloading fish.
Within Area 1B, fishing with thrownet or pole and line.
Within Area 2, fishing with pole and line; using hand nets no longer than 3 feet in any dimension to take shrimp or land fish already hooked.
Prohibited Within Area 1A, using nets except as described above; obstructing passage of vessels.
Within Area 1B, using any type of net except thrownet.
Within Area 2, using any type of net, except hand nets as described above.