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

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Additional Information

Annual Bottomfish Vessel I.D. Registration Application
BFVR Display Guide
Deep 7 ACL Dashboard

Other Non-Commercial Licenses

Lay Net Permit

Authorizes the possession and use of lay nets in Hawaiʻi

Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License

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

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.