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HRS §187A-21

Public fishing grounds

This section says that all government-owned fishing grounds (except ponds) are open to everyone for free and equal use. The department may manage and regulate fishing in these areas to protect them.

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The statute, as written — Public fishing grounds

Except as otherwise provided by law, all fishing grounds appertaining to any government land or otherwise belonging to the government, except ponds, shall be and are forever granted to the people, for the free and equal use by all persons; provided that for the protection of these fishing grounds, the department may manage and regulate the taking of aquatic life.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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