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 11, 2010
Action:
Allow retention of steelhead with a clipped right ventral fin and a healed scar at the location of the clipped fin
Effective dates:
Feb 13, 2010.
Species affected:
Late winter steelhead.
Location:
Cowlitz River from boundary markers at the mouth to Mayfield Dam.
Reasons for action:
Right ventral fin marked steelhead are surplus to broodstock needs.
Other information:
Right ventral marked steelhead are no longer being released in the upper Cowlitz basin.
Information contact:
Wolf Dammers, Region 5 (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.