Bait License
Non-Aku Boat
Requirement
- Any commercial marine licensee to use a small mesh net to take iao, Marquesan sardine, piha, tabai, and threadfin shad as live bait.
- The baitfish is to be used in the commercial fishing operation and its sale is prohibited.
- Must possess a Commercial Marine License.
- Includes additional report requirements.
Authority
Fee
$100 annual
Additional Information
- Fine mesh throw nets are illegal to use with a bait license.
- Bait License (non-Aku oat) Specific Terms and Conditions
- Commercial Marine Fisheries Individual License/Permit Renewal Application
Aku Boat
Requirement
- Any commercial marine licensee to use a small mesh net to take iao, Marquesan sardine, piha, tabai, and threadfin shad as live bait.
- Must provide proof that the principal means of livelihood is from live-bait tuna boat.
- The baitfish is to be used in the commercial fishing operation and its sale is prohibited.
- Must possess a Commercial Marine License.
- Includes additional report requirements.
Authority
Fee
$100 annual
Apply
Email: CMLS@hawaii.gov.
Additional Information
- Fine mesh throw nets are illegal to use with a bait license.
- Bait (Nehu) License (Aku Boat or Live-bait Tuna Boat) Specific Terms and Conditions
Other Commercial Fishers Licenses
Required for vessels catching Deep 7 bottomfish species.
Required to harvest and sell marine resources for commercial purposes in Hawaiʻi.
Authorizes the commercial take and sale of kala (unicornfish) under regulated limits.
Allows the use of lay nets under specific regulations to protect marine life and traditions.
Registers a vessel for commercial fishing activities in Hawaiʻi’s marine waters.
Permits the commercial capture and sale of uhu (parrotfish) according to state rules.