Can I Keep?Pāku‘iku‘i Regulations in Hawaii (2026)
Recreational pāku‘iku‘i 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.
Season
Take prohibited in West Hawaii Regional Fishery Management Area…
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Recreational Pāku‘iku‘i rules in Hawaii
- Where
- West Hawaii Regional Fishery Management Area
- Season
- Take prohibited in West Hawaii Regional Fishery Management Area through 12/17/26
Quick answers
When is pāku‘iku‘i season in Hawaii?
Take prohibited in West Hawaii Regional Fishery Management Area through 12/17/26. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
More reef fish in Hawaii
- All other goatfishes
- Kala
- Kala ‘ōpelu
- Kole
- Kūmū
- Manini
- Moano
- Moano kea
- Munu
- 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.