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 |
October 21, 2016
Action:
Retention of hatchery coho and gamefish is permitted. Salmon, trout and other gamefish fishing open on the mainstem Nisqually River from mouth to the military tank crossing bridge.
Effective dates:
Oct. 22, 2016, until further notice.
Species affected:
Coho salmon and gamefish
Location:
Mainstem Nisqually from mouth to the military tank crossing bridge.
Reasons for action:
The Nisqually River was originally closed to all fishing under a state and tribal co-manager agreement to protect coho salmon.
Egg-take goals for coho have been met at Kalama and Clear Creek hatcheries, allowing the co-managers to open fisheries for coho and gamefish.
Other information:
Anglers can retain 2 hatchery adult coho only and must release all chinook, all chum, wild coho and wild steelhead. Trout minimum size 14 inches, daily limit 2. Other gamefish statewide minimum size/daily limits apply.
Sport anglers should be aware that tribal fisheries will also be occurring and should avoid interfering with those fisheries.
Information Contact:
James P. Losee (360) 902-2741, james.losee@dfw.wa.gov
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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