Uhu pālukaluka Regulations in Hawaii (2026)

Where

Statewide

Size limit

Minimum size 14 inches

Bag limit

Bag limit 2 (total all species); Commercial fishers may take and sell more than 2 uhu pālukaluka with a permit

• Commercial Uhu Fishing Permit Applies to Commercial fishers Fees $100 Required for Any commercial marine licensee wishing to catch and sell uhu. (source: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/licenses-and-permits/)
• 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/)

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