Can I Keep?Kūmū Regulations in Hawaii (2026)
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Recreational kūmū 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.
Limits differ by area — the summary below is the first published rule; see every rule underneath.
Size limit
Minimum size 10 inches (statewide except Maui)
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Recreational Kūmū rules in Hawaii
- Where
- Statewide except Maui
- Size limit
- Minimum size 10 inches (statewide except Maui)
- Where
- Maui
- Size limit
- Minimum size 12 inches (Maui rules)
- Bag limit
- Bag limit 1 (Maui rules)
Quick answers
What is the kūmū size limit in Hawaii?
Minimum size 10 inches (statewide except Maui) (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
More reef fish in Hawaii
- All other goatfishes
- Kala
- Kala ‘ōpelu
- Kole
- 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.