Hawaiian bottomfish catch limits will stay the same for the next three years

US regulators are proposing to keep the annual catch limit for Deep 7 bottomfish in the main Hawaiian Islands at its current level for the next three fishing years. This means commercial and recreational fishers will operate under the same rules for how many fish they can catch.

The Deep 7 bottomfish fishery is important for local Hawaiian communities and the economy. Keeping the catch limits stable provides predictability for fishers and businesses that rely on this resource. It also signals that regulators believe the current limits are sustainable for the fish population.