DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

News Release

LINDA LINGLE

GOVERNOR

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LAURA H. THIELEN, CHAIRPERSON

Phone: (808) 587-0401

Fax: (808) 587-0390

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For Immediate Release: September 18, 2007

DLNR Announces A Second Opening For Rainbow Trout
Fishing At Pu'u lua Reservoir, Kaua'i

LIHU‘E - The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces a second open fishing season for rainbow trout, limited to the Pu’u Lua Reservoir in the Koke‘e Public Fishing Area, Kaua‘i, effective immediately.

Anglers must have a valid State of Hawai‘i freshwater game fishing license, may fish daily during daylight hours between sunrise and sunset, and there is no daily bag limit. All other existing rules remain applicable. The fishing season will remain open until closed by the DLNR.

DLNR is opening up a second season for fishing for rainbow trout because of a break in the water distribution system which supplies water to Pu‘u Lua Reservoir, where DLNR manages the public fishing area under agreement with Agriculture Development Corporation.

The break in the inflow system threatens the trout population in the Pu‘u Lua reservoir, and the only remedy until the water flow is restored, is to have as much of the trout removed as possible. Anglers are therefore encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

The ADC will be making the repairs in the near future.

A State of Hawai’i freshwater game fishing license can be obtained at DLNR, at fishing supply stores, licensed agents, or purchased online at the DLNR website at http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar.

Anglers shall fish will only one pole and line, or one line with one lure or one baited hook attached to one line. The use of treble hooks is prohibited.

Anglers should be aware that a 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for driving to Pu‘u Lua Reservoir.

All anglers are required to check in and out at the "check-in station," at Pu‘u Lua Reservoir.

For further information or a current list of license agents, call DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources on O‘’ahu at 832-5009 or the Lihu‘e Aquatic Resources office at (808) 274-3345.

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For more information, media may contact:
DLNR-Aquatic Resources
Kaua’i district office, Lihu’e
(808) 274-3345

Laura Fabrey
DLNR Education and Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (808) 587-0407