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Hawaii fishing regulations

Curated references from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Hawaii marine reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

OPEN NOWALL SPECIESAUG 2026

SOURCEDLNR Division of Aquatic Resources regulations ↗UPDATED JUNE 24, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The DLNR page is an informational summary; the applicable administrative rules are authoritative.

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‘Ahi (tuna)The page states a 3-pound minimum weight, not a length limit, under HAR ch. 13-95-17; no season or bag limit is stated on the cited page.No bag limit stated on the page; cannot take, possess, or sell if under 3 pounds.—OPEN

Kūmū (goatfish)General marine-regulated-species page rule; special management areas may modify it. Cited HAR ch. 13-95-7.No bag or possession limit stated on the page; cannot take, possess, or sell under 10 inches.10"OPEN

Manini (surgeonfish)General marine-regulated-species page rule; special management areas may modify it. Cited HAR ch. 13-95-5.No bag or possession limit stated on the page; cannot take, possess, or sell under 6 inches.6"OPEN

Moi (Pacific threadfin)The cited DAR page states the 11-inch minimum, 15-fish daily limit during September-May, and closed season June-August. Cited HAR ch. 13-95-23(a)-(c). · Listed season windows: Sep 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 · 15 fish listed——CLOSED

Ō‘io (bonefish)General marine-regulated-species page rule; special management areas may modify it. Cited HAR ch. 13-95-10.No bag or possession limit stated on the page; cannot take, possess, or sell under 14 inches.14"OPEN

Other Uhu (parrotfish)The cited page applies the 10-inch minimum to other uhu species; the 2-fish limit is shared across all uhu varieties. Cited HAR ch. 13-95-16(b) and (c).Limit of 2 uhu of any variety per day or in possession; cannot take, possess, or sell under 10 inches.10"OPEN

Uhu ʻeleʻele, uhu uliuli, uhu pālukaluka, or uhu ʻahuʻula (parrotfish)The cited page applies the 14-inch minimum to these four named uhu varieties; the 2-fish limit is shared across all uhu varieties. Cited HAR ch. 13-95-16(a) and (c).Limit of 2 uhu of any variety per day or in possession; cannot take, possess, or sell under 14 inches.14"OPEN

Ulua and Pāpio (trevally)Cannot sell under 16 inches. The page groups ulua and pāpio together and states the 20-fish daily limit for fish measuring more than 10 inches. Cited HAR ch. 13-95-22(a)-(c).Limit of 20 ulua measuring more than 10 inches per day; cannot take or possess under 10 inches.10"OPEN

Reference only, not permission to fish or retain a catch. Verify the current official regulations before you go.