Rule to Change: QUILCENE RIVER from Rodgers St. to Hwy. 101
All Game Fish First Sat. in June-Oct. 31 Catch-and-release.
New Rule Proposal: QUILCENE RIVER from Rodgers St. to Hwy. 101
TROUT First Sat. in June-Oct. 31 Min. size 14". Daily limit 2. Other Game Fish First Sat. in June-Oct. Catch-and-release.
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 opportunity while still protecting sensitive species.
Names of individuals or groups with whom you have discussed this change: Kitsap Flyfishers, Bremerton Sportsman's Club, Thom Johnson, PNPTC, Larry Phillips and Bill Evans, WDFW
Describe their support and/or concerns:
Local fishing groups support quality harvest opportunities. Thom Johnson supports such a change as long as data exists to justify harvest. WDFW staff support limited recreational harvest opportunity in Hood Canal where healthy populations have been observed; Several systems in South Puget Sound have a similar regulation.
Submitted by: DOWNEN, MARK — SHELTON, WA
Date submitted: 06/15/2012
WDFW Rule Proposal Recommendation
Recommended for Public Comment Reference ID: DFW374094
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.
