Hawaii fishing license exemptions (source: DLNR):
| Category | Freshwater? | Saltwater? | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident (all ages, saltwater) | $5 | FREE | $5 FW only |
| Resident Senior 65+ (FW) | FREE | FREE | $0 |
| Under 9 (FW) | FREE | — | $0 |
| NR Under 15 (saltwater) | — | FREE | $0 |
| Active military stationed HI | Res rates | FREE | $5 FW |
Residents Fish the Ocean FREE!
This is unique to Hawaii — no state charges residents less for saltwater. HI residents fish the Pacific for blue marlin, tuna, and mahi-mahi with zero license cost.
See license types.