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 |
December 22, 2006
Species affected:
Smelt
Effective dates:
Jan. 1 through March 31, 2007.
Action (1):
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Location:
Columbia River.
Daily Limit:
25-pound daily limit.
Action (2):
Open Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Location:
Cowlitz River.
Daily Limit:
10-pound daily limit.
Reason for action:
A Level 1 fishery was adopted in accordance with the Joint States Eulachon Management Plan. Abundance and productivity indicators project a weak return of smelt for 2007. Rule is consistent with WDFW Hearing action of December 14, 2006.
Information contact:
Region 5 Office (360) 696-6211