The state will close the Waikiki-Diamond Head shoreline to fishing for a year starting New Year's Day.

The fishing ban encompasses the nearshore waters from the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium to the Diamond Head Lighthouse, and from the high-water mark on shore to a minimum seaward distance of 500 yards.

The area is closed to fishing in odd-numbered years.

Meanwhile, fishing is also not allowed at any time in the adjoining Waikiki Marine Life Conservation District from the natatorium to the Kapahulu groin seawall.

For more information, go to www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar.