Hawai'i Coral Reef Network

Marine Protected Areas in Hawai'i

Waikiki-Diamond Head Shoreline FMA

Established 1981

 

Location: The Waikiki-Diamond Head shoreline FMA extends from the ewa wall of the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium to the Diamond Head Lighthouse, from the high water 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 (1994, 1996, etc.).
  • "Closed to fishing" from January 1 to December 31 of odd-numbered years (1995, 1997, etc.).

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.
See also: Administrative Rules
 


Last update: 6/12/2002