The Department of Land and Natural Resources announced today that it will start the summer fishing season for Nu‘uanu Reservoir #4 on Aug. 1.

“We have found a way to continue this popular fishing activity — despite the serious fiscal emergency facing the state — by reducing the number of fishing sessions to one per day,” said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR chairwoman. “We thank the fishers for their understanding and patience as we make necessary adjustments to the fishing entry cards.

The season will start Aug. 1 to allow staff time to reallocate available fishing dates to the 7,200 applicants. The Division of Aquatic Resources will maintain two fishing sessions each weekend.

Fishing entry cards will be mailed out once dates are set.

The season was originally scheduled to open tomorrow.