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 28, 2007
Action:
Close to fishing those waters of the Cowlitz River within a 100 foot radius of the new Cowlitz Trout Hatchery outfall structure
Effective dates:
March 29, 2007 until further notice
Species affected:
All species
Location:
Cowlitz River at the Cowlitz Trout Hatchery
Reasons for action:
.The new Cowlitz Trout Hatchery outfall structure serves to release large numbers of hatchery smolts and will also be used to trap hatchery adult broodstock. To conserve these fish, an emergency fishing closure is needed around this recently completed structure.
Other information:
The new outfall structure at the Cowlitz Trout Hatchery is part of the hatchery facility improvements being completed by Tacoma Power.
Information contact:
Wolf Dammers (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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