United States of America · Spearfishing zone
Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District (Big Island, Hawaii)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District (Big Island, Hawaii).
Marine Life Conservation District offshore of Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park on the western (Kona) coast of Hawaii Island, about 12 miles south of Kailua-Kona (~315 acres, established 1969). Spearfishing is not among the permitted methods; only hook-and-line, thrownet, and specified methods for akule, opelu, and crustaceans are allowed in Subzone B. Possession in the water of any device capable of taking marine life (other than safety knives) is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
19.4782°N, 155.9259°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for United States of America
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Purchase from the relevant state fish and wildlife agency online portal, license vendors, or in person. Requirements differ by state and by resident/non-resident status.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fisheries.noaa.gov