Crawfish fishing

[Curly]

Aloha fellow Puna folks!
I was hoping to start fishing for the invasive crawfish locally and was wondering if there are any streams with public access that are better for this? I have experience, and know that they're fond of and destructive to taro, but also don't want to do anything kapu. I have heard that the streams on the Hamakua coast are best, but maybe there is a place here in Puna where they're taking over? Would be happy to split the catch with anyone granting land access. Feel free to PM me if you'd rather not post any private areas you have personal access to. Mahalo for reading!

There used to be choke crawfish & prawns down in Waipio.  Probably still are.  It's very important to be welcomed by folks with kuleana wherever you go.  Make friends first.  Volunteer in the lo'i and before you know it you will find that the crawfish are a byproduct of the experience.   We used to block off the auwai at night and go with headlamps.   The buggas just wait for you to grab them - wondering where their water went.  Some folks like to use a small trident.  Good luck with it!

That's an excellent idea, to volunteer in the lo'i! I definitely want to do this with extra kuleana, and hopefully it will be beneficial, fun, and ono!