DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
News Release
LINDA LINGLE
GOVERNOR
LAURA H. THIELEN
CHAIRPERSON
Phone: (808) 587-0320
Fax: (808) 587-0390
For Immediate Release: January 22, 2009
DLNR ANNOUNCES 2009 OPEN FISHING SEASON FOR
RAINBOW TROUT AT KOKE’E PUBLIC FISHING AREA, KAUA‘I
LIHU‘E – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces an open fishing season for rainbow trout in the Koke‘e Public Fishing Area (PFA), Kaua‘i, beginning on Monday, June 1, 2009. Anglers may fish daily during the daylight hours between sunrise and sunset from June 1 to September 30, 2009. “We are announcing the season opening early to allow fishers to make travel plans in advance,”said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR chairperson. “The opening in June will coincide with Hawai‘i’s year-round public school schedule.” “Trout fishing at Pu‘u Lua Reservoir in Koke‘e has always been a popular family activity and anglers will have a chance to catch more than 20,000 stocked trout, which should weigh one pound by opening day,” Thielen said. “Trout just love the rain and cold we’ve been having at Koke‘e. Fishing should be good this year,” she said. Last year, about 2,500 anglers caught over 6,000 trout which averaged 11 inches in length and 11 ounces. The largest trout caught was reportedly about 20 inches in length and weighed 5 pounds. Anglers must have a valid State of Hawai‘i freshwater game fishing license. Licenses may be obtained at DLNR offices, at selected fishing supply stores, licensed agents, or purchased online at http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar. The daily bag limit is ten (10) rainbow trout per licensed angler. Anglers shall fish with only one pole and line, or with one line with one lure or one baited hook attached to one line. The use of treble hooks is prohibited. The complete rules for fishing for rainbow trout at Koke‘e PFA are in Chapter 13-64, Hawai‘I Administrative Rules, and can be found on the DLNR website listed above, or by calling any Division of Aquatic Resources office. Anglers should be aware that a 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for driving to all main fishing areas, including Pu‘u Lua Reservoir, the streams and the ditch systems. All anglers are required to check in and out at established check-in stations as follows:
1) Pu‘u Lua Reservoir’s two stations at the parking area and at the reservoir intake while fishing at the Reservoir;
2) Koke‘e Park headquarters for the Koke‘e streams and ditch systems and access through Camp Ten and Halemanu Roads;
3) Trail 2 for the lower ditch systems.
For further information or the current list of license agents, please call the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources offices on O‘ahu at 832-5009, or on Kaua‘i at 274-3344.
Deborah Ward
DLNR Public information specialist
Phone: (808) 587-0320

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DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
News Release
LINDA LINGLE
GOVERNOR
LAURA H. THIELEN
CHAIRPERSON
Phone: (808) 587-0320
Fax: (808) 587-0390
For Immediate Release: January 22, 2009
DLNR HOLDS PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS ON 3 ISLANDS
TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN MARINE FISH
HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) invites the public to participate in continuing informational meetings to discuss possible regulations for certain marine fish species. The public discussion will center on using minimum size rules to protect harvested resource fish that may be at risk of being over harvested, and will focus on at least three main fish families that the DLNR feels may be in need of updated regulations. They are: Parrotfish (uhu), Goatfish (weke), and Jacks (ulua/papio). The Division of Aquatic Resources has not yet drafted rule changes. The schedule of upcoming meetings is: Hilo – January 27 (Tuesday) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the County of Hawai‘i Aupuni conference room at 101 Pauahi St. Windward O‘ahu – January 29 (Thursday) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Castle High School cafeteria, 45-386 Kane‘ohe Bay Drive. Kaua‘i January 30 (Friday) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Community College, Electronics Technology building, room 114. Kona – February 3 (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kealakehe High School library, 74-5000 Puohulihuli St., in Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Honolulu – February 5 ((Thursday) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kawananakoa Middle School cafeteria, 49 Funchal St. Honolulu – February 12 (Thursday) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Waimalu Elementary School cafeteria, 98-825 Moanalua Rd. Leeward O‘ahu – February 19 (Thursday) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wai‘anae Public Library meeting room, 85-625 Farrington Hwy. Meetings have already been held on Maui and Kaua‘i. “We are holding these public information meetings to listen to concerns and suggestions from the public regarding fishing and protection of these three species,” said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR Chairperson. “The input we receive from the public will help the Division of Aquatic Resources design rules that will support the ongoing conservation of our marine resources while balancing the needs of recreational, subsistence and commercial fishers.” Recreational and subsistence fishers have developed a preference for the parrotfish family (also known as uhu), with many spearfishers considering them prized catches. Commercial harvesting of uhu has also increased, with commercial fishers now supplying uhu to various markets throughout the state. Recent changes in uhu commercial harvesting using specialized and highly effective net- and trap-based fisheries operating in deeper water can remove large amounts of uhu. These trends have resulted in increased concern over uhu stocks.
Of particular concern is the role of these fish in helping to maintain healthy coral reefs.
Parrotfish, the largest grazing fishes on Hawai‘i’s reefs, play a critical role in controlling
seaweed growth and thereby help to maintain healthy coral reef ecosystems. Scientific information from commercial fisheries and fish survey data for goatfishes (moano kali
and weke nono) show a decline in catch rate over time that correlates with an observed decrease in goatfish abundance.Ulua/papio is another very important species caught by recreational fishers.
The Division of Aquatic Resources plans to hold similar meetings on other islands, and those dates and locations will be announced at a later time.

For more information contact Division of Aquatic Resources offices at: Maui (808) 243-5294; Hawai‘i (808) 974-6201, Kaua‘i (808) 274-3344; Honolulu (808) 587-0100; Moloka‘i/Lana‘I (808) 567-3778.
For more information news media may contact:
Deborah Ward
DLNR Public information specialist
Phone: (808) 587-0320

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