Rule to Change: QUILCENE RIVER (Jefferson Co.) from mouth to Rodgers St. (812)
All Game Fish First Sat. in June-Aug. 15 Catch-and-release. Selective gear rules. Internal combustion motors
prohibited.
New Rule Proposal: QUILCENE RIVER (Jefferson Co.) from mouth to Rodgers St. (812)
TROUT First Sat. in June-Aug. 15 Min. size 14". Daily limit 2. Selective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.
Other Game Fish First Sat. in June-June-Aug. 15.
Catch-and-release. Selective gear rules.
Why the change is needed: WDFW snorkel surveys in August indicate harvestable adult searun cutthroat stage in the Quilcene River ahead of the summer chum and coho return to the river. This rule would provide an important recreational harvest oppertunity while still protecting sensitive species.
Names of individuals or groups with whom you have discussed this change: Thom Johnson, Point No Point Treaty Council, Kitsap Flyfishers Club, Bremerton Sportsman
Describe their support and/or concerns:
Local fishing groups support quality harvest oppertunities. Thom Johnson supports such a change as long as data exists to justify harvest.
Submitted by: DOWNEN, MARK — SHELTON, WA
Date submitted: 06/14/2012
WDFW Rule Proposal Recommendation
Recommended for Public Comment Reference ID: DFW339333
Rule Change Recommendation Short Title Quilcene trout retention
Rules Category Puget Sound Region Freshwater
Type of Rule Change Proposal Recreational
County or Location Information Jefferson County
Short Description Remove the current regulation requiring catch and release and allow retention of trout from Rodgers Street to Highway 101 with a daily bag limit of 2 and a minimum length of 14 inches.
Explanation WDFW snorkel surveys in August indicate harvestable adult searun cutthroat stage in the Quilcene River ahead of the summer chum and coho return to the river. This rule would provide an important recreational harvest opportunity while still protecting sensitive species.
