Bottomfish Vessel Registration

Summary

Any vessel used to fish for “deep 7” bottomfish (onaga, ehu, kalekale, gindai, lehi, or hapuupuu) must sign-up for the annual free registration. Registrations follow the bottomfishing season which runs from September 1st to August 31st of the following year.

Authority

HAR §13-94

Fee

None

Apply

Online
In person

Additional Information

Other Commercial Fishers Licenses

Bait License
(Non-Aku Boat)

Authorizes the commercial take and sale of kala (unicornfish)

Commercial Marine License​​

Required to catch and sell marine resources for commercial purposes

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