The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission has scheduled "open waters" trolling for tomorrow and Sunday and Dec. 20 and 21.

Access to reserve waters is severely restricted due to the presence of unexploded ordnance and to protect marine resources. Limited trolling is allowed two weekends each month within reserve waters, defined as the waters within 2 nautical miles of Kaho'olawe island.

During the open weekends, vessels registered with the commission may troll in Zone B waters, which are waters deeper than 30 fathoms. Trollers must remain under way and all lures or live bait must remain on the surface. Rules violations may result in criminal and administrative penalties.

Beginning in January, permits for open waters trolling will be required and a $25 permit fee charged. Vessels registered during 2008 will receive a one-year grace period and will not be required to pay the fee until the 2010 registration cycle.

To register or for more information, contact Dean Tokishi at 808-243-5889 or e-mail dtokishi@kirc.hawaii.gov. Information also is available at www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov.