Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 4, 1 April 2011 — Deep 7 bottomfish sea son closed temporarily [ARTICLE]

Deep 7 bottomfish sea son closed temporarily

The fishing season for Deep 7 bottomfish species in state marine waters has been temporarily closed effective March 12 through Aug. 31,2011. Deep 7 bottomfish species include onaga, 'ōpakapaka, 'ehu, kalekale, gindai, lehi andhāpu'upu'u. During this time, both commercial and non-commercial fishing for Deep 7 bottomfish species is prohibited in state marine waters, and their possession and sale is also prohibited, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a news release. The state closure period eoincides with the closure of the federal bottomfish fishery season.

For maps of the closed state marine waters and both seasonal Deep 7 closure and bottomfish restricted fishing areas, visit http:// hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar/rules/ch94.pdf. Or, eall the Division of Aquatic Resources office nearest you.