Fishing/Commercial/Licenses & Permits

Commercial Fishers Licenses

Commercial fishers catch marine species for profit under licensed regulations that ensure sustainable ocean management

Commercial Marine License​​

Required to catch and sell marine resources for commercial purposes

Bottomfish Vessel Registration​

Required for vessels catching Deep 7 Bottomfish species

Commercial Kala Fishing Permit​

Authorizes the commercial take and sale of kala (unicornfish) under regulated limits

Lay Net Permit

Authorizes the possession and use of lay nets in Hawaiʻi

Commercial Marine Vessel License

Optional vessel license for commercial fishing activities in Hawaiʻi

Commercial Uhu Fishing Permit​

Authorizes the commercial take and sale of Uhu pālukaluka and Uhu ‘ele‘ele

Bait License
(Non-Aku Boat)

Authorizes the commercial take and sale of kala (unicornfish)

Bait License
(Aku Boat)

Allows catch of specific bait species for commercial aku boat fishing activities

Commercial Dealers

Licenses

Commercial dealers trade marine products from licensed fishers and must report all sales to support sustainable fisheries.

Commercial Marine Dealer License

Required for businesses to buy marine resources from licensed fishers

Commercial Kala Dealer Registration

Registers dealers who purchase or sell kala (unicornfish) from licensed fishers.

Commercial Uhu Dealer Registration

Required for dealers involved in buying or selling uhu (parrotfish) commercially.

Kona Crab/Lobster Closed Season Sales License

Allows the sale of legally harvested Kona crab or lobster during closed fishing seasons.

Special Marine Product License

Permits the sale or transport of restricted or specially regulated marine products.

Aquaculture Dealer License

Authorizes the sale of regulated marine life raised in a licensed aquaculture facility

Aquaculture Facility License

Authorizes operating a facility that breeds or raises aquatic species for aquaculture.

Molokini Shoal MLCD Use Permit

Permit required to conduct activities within the protected Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District.