The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission has scheduled the next "open waters" weekends, for trolling only, for Saturday and Sunday and on June 27 and 28.

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 within 2 nautical miles of Kaho'olawe.

All vessels must register annually with the commission and pay a $25 permit fee before entering the reserve to troll during designated open waters dates.

During the open periods, registered vessels may troll only in reserve waters deeper than 30 fathoms.

To register or for more information, contact Dean Tokishi at 808-243-5889 or dtokishi@kirc.hawaii.gov. Information is available at http://kahoolawe.hawaii.gov.