Kaneohe Bay Restricted Zone A (Checker Reef commercial thrill craft zone)

Location

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Key Information

TYPE

Non-MPA Subzone

Recreational Area

DESIGNATION

Recreational Activity Area

LOCATED IN

USA

AREA

0.01 km²	MARINE AREA
0.01 km²	TOTAL AREA ⁱ

MANAGED BY

Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)

Least restrictive ⁱ

No known restrictions on marine life removal beyond national or subnational generally applicable restrictions

DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources (Unmodified)

DATA VERSION

2.0

LAST REVIEWED

June 2023

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Purpose

Kaneohe Bay, with its deep blue channels divided by the lighter greens of shallow reefs, is used for many different water sports and divided into sections for each primary use. Please use caution when transiting these areas. Boating restrictions were put into place in order to provide for increased public access, reduce user conflicts, and promote overall public safety.

Species of Concern: coral

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

Zones A, B, and C are subject to the following:
1. Zones A, B, and C are designated as commercial thrill craft zones where full service permittees shall be required to operate.
2. Not more than six rental thrill craft shall operate within each of the zones A and B at any one time.
3. No commercial thrill craft shall be operated within Zones A, B, or C on Sundays or federal holidays.

Allowed

1. Commercial thrill craft shall be operated in a clockwise direction only within zones A, B, and C only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.