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 |
September 25, 2019
Action:
Closes angling for and retention of salmon and steelhead.
Effective date:
Thursday, September 26, 2019 through December 31, 2019
Species affected:
Salmon and steelhead.
Reason for action:
Fall chinook catch estimates were recently updated, including for coho directed fisheries, and will exceed the recreational share of Upriver Bright chinook allocation. The upriver steelhead run-size is below forecast and several hatchery programs within the Snake and Clearwater basins are projecting broodstock collection shortfalls. Conservation objectives are still expected to be met.
Location:
Bonneville Dam upstream to Highway 395 in Pasco, WA.
Additional information:
All other permanent regulations apply.
Information contact:
Region 5: 360-696-6211, Region 3: 509-575-2740
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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