Fishing/Non-Commercial/Licenses & Permits

Non-Commercial Licenses

Non-commercial fishers catch marine species for personal or recreational use and must follow limits and regulations to protect Hawai‘i’s oceans

Fishing/Non-Commercial/Licenses & Permits

Non-Commercial Licenses

Non-commercial fishers catch marine species for personal or recreational use and must follow limits and regulations to protect Hawai‘i’s oceans

Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License

Required for visitors who want to fish in Hawaiʻi’s marine waters for recreation

Bottomfish Vessel Registration

Required for vessels catching Deep 7 Bottomfish species.

Freshwater Game Fishing License

Needed to catch sport fish in Hawaiʻi’s lakes, streams, and other freshwater areas.

Wahiawa Public Fishing Area Entry Permit

Required to access and fish within the Wahiawā Public Fishing Area.

Lay Net Permit

Authorizes the possession and use of lay nets in Hawaiʻi