State of Hawai'i
Division of Aquatic Resources
Anyone using or possessing a lay net must obtain a lay net permit. Each lay net permit number must be affixed to the net in use, and it has an annual expiration date of June 30th of each year.
HAR §13‑75‑12.4
Additional online processing fee may apply.
Other Non-Commercial Licenses
Required for visitors who want to fish in Hawaiʻi’s marine waters for recreation
Required for vessels catching Deep 7 Bottomfish species.
Needed to catch sport fish in Hawaiʻi’s lakes, streams, and other freshwater areas.
Required to access and fish within the Wahiawā Public Fishing Area.