HCC §15-14
Fishing rules for county parks
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section says fishing in county parks must follow state laws. It bans certain tools for catching fish, crabs, or shellfish in park waters, like spears, nets over three feet wide, and chemicals. It also bans selling anything caught in those park waters.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Fishing regulations
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) In addition to the restrictions set forth in subsections (b) and (c) herein, fishing shall be in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State, and such laws and regulations which are now or may be in effect are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter. (b) Use of the following are prohibited in the gathering and collection for any purpose of fish, crustaceans or mollusks from any body of water located in any park area owned or controlled by the County, including, but not limited to, the pond at Lili‘uokalani Park, Richardson Ocean Park, and Kahalu‘u Beach Park: (1) Cross nets; (2) Throw nets; (3) Spears; (4) Bows and arrows; (5) Chemicals; PARKS AND RECREATION § 15-14 (6) Explosives; (7) Electrical devices; (8) All types of nets which measure more than three feet at the widest span. (c) No aquatic life taken from waters within park areas shall be sold or offered for sale.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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