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 |
July 16, 2010
Action:
Open Baker Lake to the retention of sockeye
Effective dates:
July 22, 2010 until further notice
Species affected:
Sockeye salmon
Location:
Baker Lake, upstream of the log boom barrier in front of upper Baker Dam to the mouth of the Baker River.
Reasons for action:
The return of Baker Lake sockeye is larger than the pre-season forecast. Both hatchery and natural escapement goals have been met and surplus sockeye salmon are available for harvest.
Other information:
Daily limit is two adult sockeye salmon greater than 18 inches in length. Kokanee/sockeye less than18 inches in length are kokanee while those 18 inches and larger are adult sockeye. Release all other salmon.
Freshwater fishing rules apply. These rules include the requirement that fishers have a current freshwater or