HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds the fishing public that the season for ‘ama‘ama (striped mullet) will be closed from Tuesday through March 31. “‘Ama‘ama are about to enter their peak spawning season, which increases their
HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds the fishing public that the season for ‘ama‘ama (striped mullet) will be closed from Tuesday through March 31.
“‘Ama‘ama are about to enter their peak spawning season, which increases their vulnerability to fishing pressure,” said Bruce Anderson, DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources administrator. “The annual winter closure is designed to help the fish reproduce successfully and protect the species from overfishing.”
There are two kinds of penalties, criminal and civil for seasonal violations. The criminal penalties are a petty misdemeanor punishable by fines of up to $500 per violation and/or 30 days in jail. There is no per specimen fine. First offense civil penalties are up to $1,000 per specimen and $1,000 per violation.
