WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
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FISHING RULE CHANGE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 |
March 4, 2013
Action:
Reduces daily limit to 1 salmon in Area 9.
Effective Date:
Effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013 through 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2013.
Species affected:
Chinook salmon.
Location:
Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet).
Reason for action:
Preliminary estimates indicate that encounters with legal size hatchery and wild Chinook have exceeded the preseason expectations which were set to ensure compliance with conservation objectives and agreed-to management plans. The fishery is being modified to control impacts on stocks of concern.
Other information:
Reduces daily limit to one salmon in Area 9, including the Edmonds Fishing Pier. Release wild Chinook except at Edmonds Fishing Pier. Anglers should consult the Fishing in Washington, Sports Fishing Rules pamphlet for specific regulations for the Edmonds Fishing Pier.
Information contact:
Ryan Lothrop, (360) 902-2808
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
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