Specialized Licensing and Permits
Fishing for Scientific, Educational or Other Special Purposes
Special Use Fishing Permits may provide individuals and commercial fishing entities with entrance into certain areas otherwise prohibited, as well as legally take certain aquatic life or use certain gear for bona fide scientific, educational or propagation purposes.
Special Activity Permit
Note: While the Division of Aquatic Resources transitions to a new online application portal, please use the button below to submit your application.
Applies to:
Individuals
Required for:
Any individual associated with any research, educational, or management institution to collect regulated aquatic organisms or resources, use regulated gear, or collect/conduct activities in regulated areas, for research, educational or management purposes.
Prerequisite
Annual reports with summary of activity conducted (e.g. description of activity, data collected, results, photos, GPS coordinates, etc.).
Fees:
$0
For more information, please visit the DAR website – Special Activity Permit Page.
Papahānaumokuākea Permit
Applies to:
Persons desiring to enter Monument waters
Required for:
Entry and all activities taking place within 0-3 miles in state waters of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Fees:
$0
For more information, please visit the DAR website – Licenses & Permits: Papahānaumokuākea Permit Section.
Inshore and Reef Fish Species
More than 400 species of inshore and reef fishes inhabit Hawaiʻi’s coastal waters.
Papahānaumokuākea Permits
There are 9 islands, atolls and reefs included in the permitting rule.
Fishing Resources
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) proudly protects Hawaiʻi’s aquatic resources and ecosystems. Learn more about the work they do.