Moi season coming to a close
STAR-ADVERTISER / JULY 2005
Moi in the Tropic Fish and Vegetable Center walk-in cooler. The fishing season for moi — one of the island’s most sought-after reef fishes — will end May 31.
The fishing season for moi — one of the island’s most sought-after reef fishes — will end May 31.
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources reminded fishermen that fishing for moi or Pacific threadfin won’t be allowed from June through August in Hawaii waters to help sustain moi populations by protecting them during their critical summer spawning period, the state agency said in a news release.
Moi is the only fish in Hawaii belonging to the genus Polydactylus, which is Greek for “many fingers.” The “fingers” are actually six filaments extending from the base of each pectoral fin. It is also one of the relatively few Hawaiian fishes to undergo sex reversal, changing from male to female by the time it reaches about 10 inches in length.
During the open season – September through May – the minimum size for moi is 11 inches, and the bag limit for possession and/or sale is 15 fish. However, a commercial marine dealer may possess and sell more than 15 moi during the open season with receipts issued for the purchase.
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Do big deal… no more law enforcement in Hawaii anyway.
So let’s rape the species out of existence, not too smart. We need to monitor ourselves.
As an avid Fisherman. I was taught by my kupunas to fish for Moi,the Right way! So the next time you go fishing again,it will be there.They taught us to Release the Big ones carrying the egss or the female.Pretty easy to recognize,because they actually are larger than the males.The younger gens do not recognize this and will simply catch as much as they can…. Not Good.
I believe the DLNR and our officials needs to put some thought and studies into this and extend the closing season(Moi) to include the month of MAY! Why? Because they begin spawning as early as March & April!
So Please! Protect the species and fish the Right way so there will always be plenty for all to enjoy.IMUA
Thank you for being a responsible fisherman who understands that the environment can only be protected by knowing how and why each species needs to be protected. This law tries to mirror the old Hawaiian kapu system which understood how to continue a sustainable fisheries environment. DLNR cannot be every where, so it is important that the fishermen be responsible as well to protect Hawaii’s fisheries.