New fishing rules go into effect this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 1, that establish bag and size limits for uhu or parrotfish and kūmū or goatfish caught in Maui waters.

The state will consider approval of new fishing rules that would establish bag and size limits for uhu or parrotfish and kūmū or goatfish caught in Maui waters.

(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) The state has added a Molokai meeting to a list of public discussions on possible regulations for certain marine fish species. The Department of Land and Natural Resources is considering minimum size rules to protect some species from over harvesting including Parrotfish (uhu), Goatfish (weke), and Jacks (ulua/papio). The... Read more »

Fishing of some popular species could undergo stricter regulations to protect over harvesting in island waters.  The Department of Land and Natural Resources will be on Maui this Wednesday to discuss options for protection of the uhu, weke, ulua and papio with a focus on minimum size rules.  The meeting runs from 5:30 to 8:30... Read more »