The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the results of the 27th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament, a three-day event that took place Aug. 15-17.

After a weekend of fishing, the tournament culminated in a weigh-in and awards ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Honoka‘a Sports Complex as participants arrived with fish of many shapes, colors, and sizes to be weighed, clipped, and recorded by Parks and Recreation staff.

"It’s inspiring to see participants of all ages – from keiki to kupuna – coming together through this tournament,” said Mayor Kimo Alameda. “This event reminds us of the importance of community and continuing traditions through generations. Mahalo to everyone who helped make this tournament possible.”

Nearly 300 entrants participated in six divisions this year. In the men’s, women’s, teen, keiki, and kupuna divisions, entrants competed for heaviest fish. In the ‘ohana division, family members teamed up to catch three species (menpachi, kupipi, and po‘opa‘a) and were judged based on the combined weight of the fish.

In addition, all participants were entered into the invasive species category, which counted the number of fish, rather than weight, of three common invasive reef fish (ta‘ape, to‘au, and roi). Finally, all entrants could submit artwork that captured the theme of “‘Ohana and Fishing.”

“Fishing is one of our most cherished cultural traditions, and events like this are a great way to celebrate and perpetuate this heritage while bringing together families and friends,” said Clayton Honma, Director of Parks and Recreation. “Mahalo to the sponsors and participants whose support helps make this tournament such a success.”

Sponsors this year include:

Ace Hardware, Arakaki Store, Auto Zone, Café 100, Creative Arts, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Aquatic Resources, Foodland/Sack ‘N Save, Foster’s Kitchen, J. Hara Store, Keaukaha General Store, KTA Superstores, Makai Watch Program, Malama Market Honoka’a, Irie Hawaii, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Pine Tree Café.

Following are the tournament results:

Men’s Division (65 entrants)

• 1st: Jordan Kilkenny w/25lbs Ulua

• 2nd: Shayson Batin w/24lbs Ulua

• 3rd: Stephen Kilkenny w/21lbs Ulua

• 4th: Kamuela Andrade-Stout w/21lbs Ulua

• 5th: Dustin Martinez w/18lbs Ulua

• 6th: Donny Egusa w/17lbs Omilu

• 7th: Tommy Cabanting w/16lbs Kaku

• 8th: Tait Labra w/13lbs Omilu

• 9th: Bruce Kauwe-Decker w/12lbs Omilu

• 10th: Chauncen Labra w/6lbs Omilu

Women’s Division (31 entrants)

• 1st: Mistianne Kahoopii w/11lbs Omilu

• 2nd: Kiana Alejandro-Cazimero w/3lbs Roi

• 3rd: Kristen Ragasa w/3lbs Mu

• 4th: Faith Alejandro-Cazimero w/3lbs Mu

• 5th: Deja Cazimero w/3lbs Mu

• 6th: Briana Harrison w/3lbs Omilu

• 7th: Nicole Hayes w/3lbs Nenue

• 8th: Jadelyn Nasau w/2lbs Table Boss

• 9th: Ashley Okuda w/2lbs Nenue

• 10th: Kimberly Kidani w/2lbs Alaihi

Teen Division (27 entrants)

• 1st: Jaedon Segawa w/53lbs Ulua

• 2nd: Hezekiah Viernes w/27lbs Ulua

• 3rd: Rylan Egusa w/7lbs Omilu

• 4th: Taeya Martinez w/6lbs Omilu

• 5th: Breidon Wilber w/4lbs Omilu

• 6th: Alina Segawa w/3lbs Needle Fish

• 7th: Luis Gomes w/3lbs Omilu

• 8th: Maile Pang w/3lbs Omilu

• 9th Elijah Perez w/2lbs Omilu

• 10th: Riley Taga w/1lb Alaihi Mama

Keiki Division (32 entrants)

• 1st: Lawaia Cazimero-Tossman w/9lbs Omilu

• 2nd: Zayhdan Barawis w/4lbs Nenue

• 3rd: Taysia Cabacungan w/3lbs Omilu

• 4th: Xtreme Barawis w/3lbs Mu

• 5th: Taylynn Barawis w/3lbs Mu

• 6th: Braedon Wilbur w/3lbs Table Boss

• 7th: Caleb Taga w/2lbs Toau

• 8th: Ayzen Viernes w/1lb Roi

• 9th: Azyrie Kanekoa w/1lb Broom Fish

• 10th: Kaulana Hayes-Pang w/1lb Trumpet Fish

Kupuna Division (21 entrants)

• 1st: Kahana Itozaki w/40lbs Ulua

• 2nd: Candance Cow w/13lbs Omilu

• 3rd: Mark Nakamoto w/11lbs Ulua

• 4th: Henry Muragin w/6lbs Omilu

• 5th: Gene Maluyo w/5lbs Omilu

• 6th: Andrew Stout w/3lbs Omilu

• 7th: Franklin Rivera Sr. w/3lbs Mu

• 8th: Theresa Bello w/3lbs Omilu

• 9th: Wayne Tajiri w/2lbs Roi

• 10th: Flora Gomes w/2lbs Pananu

ʻOhana Division (37 teams)

• 1st: Barrawis ʻohana

• 2nd: Medeiros ʻohana

• 3rd: Tajiri-Han ʻohana

• 4th: Seidel-Glory ʻohana

• 5th: Nakamoto-Cabacungan ʻohana

• 6th: Cazimero-Tossman ʻohana

• 7th: Viernes ʻohana

• 8th: Elarco ʻohana

• 9th: Zerek & Xtreme Barawis

• 10th: Tanaka-Rivera ʻohana

Invasive Species Category (292 entrants)

From the Kupuna Division, Mark Nakamoto. 43 Taape, 3 Roi, and 5 Toau. Totaling 51 invasive species.

Art Contest Winner (292 entrants)

From the Keiki Division, Aleia Viernes.