April 10, 2019 — A sudden end to the “Swordfish Season” for Hawaii long-liners, but not because the fish stock is running low. Instead, it is because of run-ins with another ocean creature.
While those fishing boats are now idle, Hawaii’s swordfish season could get a second wind.
Alicia’s Market in Kalihi is known for its seafood, including the swordfish it sells.
“I dry my swordfish. I have smoked swordfish, and I use a lot of the fresh nairagi,” said Leonard Kam, the owner of Alicia’s Market.
Hawaii’s longline fishing boats are no longer reeling them in as swordfish season has come to an end.
“This year the swordfish industry is closed, it closed about two weeks ago,” stated Eric Kingma the Executive Director for the Hawaii Longline Association.