Measurement Guide for Regulated Nearshore Fish of Hawaiʻi
February 04, 2025
This is a tool to measure regulated species that you catch. By following fishing regulations, you allow the species to reproduce. This will help to ensure fish for the future.
The accordion-style pocket guide is a tool to measure fish you catch. It provides:
Fish images
Minimum catch sizes
Seasonal closures
Bag limits for regulated fish and invertebrate species in Hawaiʻi.
Use the photos to identify your fish and measure it. If seasonal closures apply, or the fish is less than the legal size, release it. Consider releasing fish that meet the minimum size but are small for that species and fish that are spawning (Note: spawning varies from island to island). Fish sizes are in fork length and inches.
For complete information and updates on regulations, consult the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources or contact DAR at (808) 587-0100. To report fishing violations call (808) 643-DLNR (3567). If you are interested in receiving one of these waterproof guides, contact NOAA’s Pacific Island Regional Office at piro.info@noaa.gov.