LivewellFish consumption advisories
Hawaii
Hawaii doesn't publish per-water advisories — its guidance is statewide, and it's below.
Contaminants of concern: Mercury
Statewide advisory
These apply across Hawaii, including waters with no specific advisory of their own.
- Channel Catfish Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Hawaii statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; marine species chart)
- Largemouth Bass Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Hawaii statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; marine species chart)
- Shark Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. Hawaii statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; marine species chart)
- Smallmouth Bass Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Hawaii statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; marine species chart)
- Swordfish Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. Hawaii statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; marine species chart)
Hawaii statewide fishing limits
Statewide defaults — specific waters and zones may differ. Verify the current rules before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 9" min | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | 9" min | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Bluegill | — | 3 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Hawaii — Hawaii DAR