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DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES News Release LINDA LINGLE GOVERNOR _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
LAURA H. THIELEN, CHAIRPERSON
Phone: (808) 587-0401
Fax: (808) 587-0390
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For Immediate Release:
November 30,
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HONOLULU -- The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces the opening of the Waikiki-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area O‘ahu, to fishing for one year beginning January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. The fishery management area encompasses the nearshore waters between the ‘Ewa wall of the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium and the Diamond Head Lighthouse, and from the high-water mark on shore to a minimum seaward distance of 500 yards, or to the edge of the fringing reef if one occurs beyond 500 yards. “The shoreline and nearshore waters between the Natatorium and the Diamond Head Lighthouse are very popular with residents and visitors,” said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR chairperson. “The fishing public is reminded that non-fishers will frequent and use the area, too. We urge them to use caution while fishing, to keep swimmers, surfers and others safe also.” “Similarly, we remind the non-fishing public to be mindful that fishers may be present. This nearshore area has been managed for public fishing since 1978, and fishermen have a right to enjoy their activity as well,” Thielen said. Fishing is not allowed in the Waikiki Marine Life Conservation District, between the ‘Ewa edge of the Natatorium and the ‘Ewa edge of the Kapahulu groin (seawall). Permitted fishing methods include pole-and-line, thrownet, spear (daylight hours only), and hand harvest. Anyone who violates the provisions of this rule shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished as provided by law. Copies of the administrative rule, Chapter 13-48 are available at the Division of Aquatic Resources office, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Rm. 330, in the Hawai‘i Fishing Regulations booklet (available at most sporting goods stores), or on the DAR website: www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar.
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