Can I Keep?Kole Regulations in Hawaii (2026)
Recreational kole 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 5 inches
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Recreational Kole rules in Hawaii
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Minimum size 5 inches
Quick answers
What is the kole size limit in Hawaii?
Minimum size 5 inches.
More reef fish in Hawaii
- All other goatfishes
- Kala
- Kala ‘ōpelu
- Kūmū
- Manini
- Moano
- Moano kea
- Munu
- Pāku‘iku‘i
- Uhu ‘ahu‘ula
- Uhu ‘ele‘ele
- Uhu (all species, except as noted below)
- Uhu pālukaluka
- Uhu uliuli
- Ulua and pāpio
- Weke ‘ā, weke ‘ula, and ‘oama
- Weke and ‘oama
- Weke nono
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.