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 |
February 10, 2020
Action:
Eulachon smelt will be open from 8:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. (5-hour period). Daily limit is 10lbs only. Anglers may use handheld dipnets only. It is unlawful to harvest smelt from a vessel.
Effective date:
February 14, 2020.
Species affected:
Eulachon smelt.
Location:
Cowlitz River, from Hwy. 432 Bridge to the Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Ramp (located approximately 1,300 feet upstream of the Hwy. 411/A Street Bridge in Castle Rock.
Reason for action:
Initial test fisheries indicate the eulachon run size is large enough to support a recreational opening. The recreational fishery also serves as an important test fishery to collect additional biological data.
Additional information:
All smelt caught must be retained up to the daily limit.
Hand dip net gear may not exceed 36 inches across the bag frame with a maximum mesh size of 5/8 inch stretch mesh size and must have a rigid handle.
Information contact:
Region 5 office; 360-696-6211
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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