United States of America · Spearfishing zone
Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District (Big Island, Hawaii)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District (Big Island, Hawaii).
Marine Life Conservation District (Beach 69) on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island, offshore of Waialea Bay between Kanekanaka Point and the point north of Ohai Point (~35 acres, established 1985). Spearfishing and possession of any device capable of taking marine life in the water are prohibited; hook-and-line is the only permitted finfish method. One of the best snorkeling sites on the Big Island.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
19.9805°N, 155.8257°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