Posted on: Tuesday, April 6, 2004

Nu'uanu catfish will be biting soon

Advertiser Staff

Nu'uanu reservoir No. 4 will reopen for weekend channel catfish fishing starting May 8, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Fishers who want to catch the stocked catfish must obtain a valid state freshwater game fishing license and entry fishing card. Applications for the cards must be submitted to the DLNR by April 23.

Fishing will continue on Saturdays and Sundays until all anglers with assigned fishing times have been accommodated.

Entry cards will indicate the date and time that fishers may enter the reservoir. You can get applications for the entry cards at DLNR's visitor center at 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 130, and from licensing agents on O'ahu. A drawing will be held to assign cardholders a fishing date and time.

All cardholders must show a valid freshwater game fishing license while fishing. The licenses may be purchased from agents (call 587-0108 for locations) as follows: minors 9-15, $3; resident (includes armed forces) $5; nonresident, $25; seven-day tourist, $10; 30-day tourist, $20; senior citizens (65 or older), no charge.

The bag limit is two channel catfish per licensed angler. Any channel catfish 16 inches long or larger must be kept by the angler and counted toward the bag limit.

Each fishing day will be divided into two periods, 7 to 11 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m. Warm clothing and rain gear are recommended while fishing at Nu'uanu reservoir. For more information, call 587-0100.