Can I Keep?Stony coral Regulations in Hawaii (2026)
Recreational stony coral 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
Unlawful to take, break or damage, any stony coral, including any…
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Recreational Stony coral rules in Hawaii
- Where
- Statewide
- Season
- Unlawful to take, break or damage, any stony coral, including any reef or mushroom coral.
- Unlawful to damage any stony coral by any intentional or negligent activity causing the introduction of sediment, biological contaminants, or pollution into state waters.
- Unlawful to sell or offer for sale any stony coral, except that stony coral rubble pieces or fragments imported for the manufacture and sale of coral jewelry, or dead stony coral obtained through legal dredging operations in Hawaii, may be sold.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Season
- Unlawful to take, break or damage, any stony coral, including any reef or mushroom coral.
- Unlawful to damage any stony coral by any intentional or negligent activity causing the introduction of sediment, biological contaminants, or pollution into state waters.
- Unlawful to sell or offer for sale any stony coral, except that stony coral rubble pieces or fragments imported for the manufacture and sale of coral jewelry, or dead stony coral obtained through legal dredging operations in Hawaii, may be sold.
- 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
When is stony coral season in Hawaii?
Unlawful to take, break or damage, any stony coral, including any reef or mushroom coral.. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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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.