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 |
May 30, 2008
Action:
The Elochoman River opens to fishing for hatchery spring Chinook beginning Sunday June 1.
Species affected:
Chinook salmon
Effective dates:
June 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008
Location:
Elcohoman River from mouth to West Fork
Daily limits:
Daily limit is six hatchery spring chinook of which no more than two may be adults. Minimum size 12 inches. Wild Chinook must be released.
Other information:
Opens to fishing for hatchery steelhead June 1 under permanent rules.
Reason for action:
In the recent years, spring Chinook strays from the nearby Select Area Fishery Evaluation sites have been found in the system. These fish are not needed for broodstock.