United States of America · Spearfishing zone
Old Kona Airport Marine Life Conservation District (Big Island, Hawaii)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Old Kona Airport Marine Life Conservation District (Big Island, Hawaii).
Marine Life Conservation District (~217 acres, established 1992) offshore of the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area on the western coast of Hawaii Island, immediately north of Kailua-Kona town, extending 500 yards seaward from the Kailua Lighthouse to Keahuolu Point. Spearfishing is prohibited; the only permitted fishing methods are handline at night for akule, opelu by net, and thrownet/pole-and-line from shore for finfish.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
19.6388°N, 156.0030°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