Can I Keep?‘Ama‘ama (striped mullet) Regulations in Hawaii (2026)
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Recreational ‘ama‘ama (striped mullet) rules in Hawaii saltwater, as published by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
Minimum size 11 inches (see measurement guide)
Season
Closed season December - March
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Recreational ‘Ama‘ama (striped mullet) rules in Hawaii
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Minimum size 11 inches (see measurement guide)
- Season
- Closed season December - March
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Minimum size 11 inches (see measurement guide)
- Season
- Closed season December - March
- Individuals or vessels engaged in taking, selling or offering for sale any marine life for commercial purposes (including charter fishing services) must obtain a Commercial Marine License. (source: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/fishing/commercial-fishing/)
- Every commercial marine licensee shall furnish to the Department of Land and Natural Resources a monthly report with respect to marine life taken and any bait used. The report shall be submitted no later than the tenth day of the month following the month in which the marine life was taken. (source: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/fishing/commercial-fishing/)
Quick answers
What is the ‘ama‘ama (striped mullet) size limit in Hawaii?
Minimum size 11 inches (see measurement guide).
When is ‘ama‘ama (striped mullet) season in Hawaii?
Closed season December - March. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
More inshore in Hawaii
All Hawaii saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). Most anglers need a Hawaii saltwater license or registry: get one here.