Freshwater Game
Fishing License

Summary

Residents and nonresidents age 9 and older must obtain a Freshwater Game Fishing License to fish in freshwater streams, lakes and reservoirs for introduced freshwater sport fish species. Additionally, fishing at Lake Wilson (O’ahu) requires a free Wahiawā Public Fishing Area Entry Permit. Sale of freshwater game fish is prohibited.

Requirement

Any person to take any introduced freshwater sport fish.

Authority

HAR §13-74-10

Fee

Nonresident
Age Duration Cost*
8 and under None None
9-15 Annual $3
16-64 7 days $10
30 days $20
Annual $25
65 and up Annual None
(License still required)
Resident / Military
Age Duration Cost*
8 and under N/A N/A
9-15 Annual $3
16-64 Annual $5
65 and up Annual None
(License still required)

Additional online convenience fee may apply.

Apply

Online
In person

Other Non-Commercial Licenses

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.

Lay Net Permit

Authorizes the possession and use of lay nets in Hawaiʻi

Wahiawa Public Fishing Area Entry Permit

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