Other Management Areas
These areas fall under the jurisdiction of DLNR divisions other than DAR, or other governmental agencies.
‘Āhihi-Kīna’u Natural Area Reserve — Maui
Location: ‘Āhihi-Kīnau shore waters include the waters seaward of Cape Kīnau at a distance of 2,000 to 3,000 feet.
Prohibited
- Remove, injure, or kill any form of plant or animal (no fishing).
- Introduce any form of plant or animal life.
- Operate, anchor, or moor any motorized vessel.
See also HAR 13-209 (DOFAW) and 13-244-32 (DOBOR).
Paikō Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary — O’ahu
Location: Includes all State-owned land areas adjacent to Paikō Lagoon, and water areas within Paikō Lagoon.
Prohibited
- Remove, disturb, injure, kill, or possess any form of plant or wildlife (no fishing).
- Introduce any form of plant or wildlife.
See also HAR 13-125 (DOFAW).
Kaho’olawe Island Reserve
Location: The island of Kaho’olawe and surrounding waters seaward to a distance of two nautical miles.
DANGER: The Reserve is a former military range, and unexploded ordnance is present on the island and in surrounding waters.
Permitted
- Cultural, spiritual, subsistence, preservation, restoration, educational, and fishing activities specifically authorized by the Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission.
Prohibited
- All entrance into and activities within the Kaho’olawe Island Reserve, including all manner of boating, fishing, and diving, unless specifically authorized by the Commission.
Contact the Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission: 808-586-0761 (O’ahu) or 808-243-5889 (Maui).
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Refuge
Location: Waters extending three miles seaward of any coastline from Nihoa Island to Kure Atoll, excluding Midway Atoll.
- Entry into the refuge is prohibited without a Papahānaumokuākea permit.
- Fishing or taking of marine life within the refuge is prohibited.
- Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices are allowed with a permit.
Other Restricted Areas (Other Agency Jurisdiction)
Fishing and other activities may be restricted in additional areas under the jurisdiction of other DLNR divisions and other governmental agencies, including:
| Agency / Division | Areas |
|---|---|
| DLNR – DOFAW | Alaka’i Wilderness Preserve, Kaua’i; Waikīkī restricted areas, O’ahu; Kanahā Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Maui; Waimanu Estuarine Sanctuary, Hawai’i; Hawai’i State Seabird Sanctuary (various statewide islands and islets); small boat harbor facilities |
| DLNR – DOT | Commercial harbor facilities |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | National Wildlife Refuge areas |