LivewellFish consumption advisories
Hawaii
None of Hawaii's waters carry their own advisory in our data yet, so the statewide guidance below applies. The official source may list individual waters we don't cover.
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, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children: 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, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children: 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, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. Hawaii statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; marine species chart)
- Smallmouth Bass Women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children: 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, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. Hawaii statewide mercury advisory (sensitive group; marine species chart)
Browse Hawaii by county
Every named water in the state, county by county — including the many with no advisory on file.
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