Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 12, 1 December 2011 — ʻAmaʻama season dosed through March [ARTICLE]

ʻAmaʻama season dosed through March

The Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds the fishing puhlie that the season for 'ama'ama (striped mullet) will be closed from Dec. 1 through March 31,2012. " 'Ama'ama are about to enter their peak spawning season," said William J. Aila Jr., DLNR Chairperson. "The annual winter closure is designed to help the fish reproduce successfully and protect the species from overfishing." Violations of the size or season restrictions ean result in fines of up to $500 and/or 30 days in jail, plus up to $100 for eaeh fish taken. Copies of statewide fishing regulations for all marine species are available in Honolulu at the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) office, 1151 Punehhowl St., Room 330, and at all neighbor island aquatic resources offices. Fishing regulations ean also be found on the DAR web site at hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar. To report fish catch size or net violations, eall (808) 643-DLNR (643-3567).