#Fishing in Hawaii

Kauaʻi man turns fish, octopus into art using Japanese method of gyotaku

Desmond Thain is a Kauaʻi police officer who also is a coveted artist who creates artwork out of fish and octopus using the traditional Japanese method of gyotaku.

Hawai‘i wildlife stamp art contest winners announced

Alvin Galvez and Lauren Trangmar won the conservation and game bird categories, respectively.

Leleiwi Point Restricted Fishing Area to Reopen July 1

Four of Hawai‘i’s 12 Bottomfish Restricted Fishing Areas will reopen to Deep-7 bottomfish fishing on July 1, including BRFA L—Leleiwi Point on Hawai‘i Island.

Solving the Riddle of Coral Reef Halos

The University of Hawai‘i reports that coral reefs worldwide are threatened by a variety of human impacts.

Which Hawaiian Island Suits Your Vacation Style?

The team at FishingBooker recently produced a blog to help readers determine which Hawaiian Island is the best option based on preferences and interests.

Introduced Invasive Mullet May Outpace ‘Ama‘ama

When walking along the shoreline, have you ever seen a school of mullet shimmering in the water and asked yourself what kind of mullets are they and how do they taste?

Kailua-Kona Named ‘Ultimate Bucket List’ for Fishing Trips

FishingBooker, a website for booking fishing charters, just announced the 12 ultimate bucket list fishing trips, and fishing in Kailua-Kona is one of them.

28th Annual Event Recognizes Hunter Contributions

The contributions of fishers and hunters to conservation were again recognized nationally and in Hawai‘i during National Hunting and Fishing Day events.

Last Troll for Volunteers

The Hawai‘i International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) is still looking for volunteers to help with this year’s tournament.

Huggo’s Wahine Tournament Fishes for Big Ones

The Huggo’s Wahine Tournament, an all-women fishing tournament, starts on Saturday, July 28.

Billfish Tournament Seeking Volunteers

The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) announces they are looking for volunteers to help with this year’s tournament.

Fishing Tournaments Coming Up

Willie Kaupiko is bringing back his Kona Classic tournament and rolling out a new tournament, with an opportunity to win a trip to Vegas from Vacations Hawai‘i.

Tournament Call for Miss Billfish

The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) announces they are searching for its 2018 Miss Billfish.

12th Annual Love 2 Fish Tournament

Hospice of Kona announces the 12th annual Love 2 Fish tournament.

Fee Increase for Commercial Marine Licenses

Commercial marine licenses (CML) are required by people who sell the fish they catch in Hawaiian waters, whether they’re full-time fishers or “weekend warriors.”

Coast Guard Cutter ‘Oliver Berry’ Completes Fisheries Enforcement Patrol

The crew of the 154-foot Fast Response Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry (WPC 1124), recently completed a 10-day patrol of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone.

Spawning Season for ‘Ama‘ama

The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resource announces that the spawning season is here for ‘ama‘ama (striped mullet).

DLNR Responds to Circuit Court Ruling on Aquarium Fishing Permits

The department continues to believe that existing aquarium fishing practices are sustainable and environmentally sound.