Waikīkī-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area

HAR 13-48

Map of Waikiki-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area

Location The Waikīkī-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area extends from the ewa wall of the Waikīkī War Memorial Natatorium to the Diamond Head Lighthouse, from the highwater mark out to a minimum seaward distance of 500 yards, or to the seaward edge of the fringing reef if one occurs beyond 500 yards.
Fishing periods “Open to fishing”
from January 1 to December 31 of even-numbered years.
“Closed to fishing”
from January 1 to December 31 of odd-numbered years.
Permitted To fish for, take or possess any legal size marine life in season during the “open to fishing” period, provided that only hook-and-line, thrownet, handnet to land hooked fish, and spear fishing and hand harvesting methods are employed.
With a permit to engage in activities otherwise prohibited by law for scientific, propagation or other purposes.
Prohibited To fish for, take or injure any marine life (including eggs), or to possess in the water any fishing gear during the “closed to fishing” period.
To use any spear between the hours of 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, or have or possess in the water any trap or net except thrownet or handnet to land hooked fish during the “open to fishing” period.