Rule to Change: Minter Creek (Pierce/Kitsap Co.)
Mouth to hatchery rack.
Trout Not open
New Rule Proposal: Minter Creek (Pierce/Kitsap Co.)
Mouth to hatchery rack.
Trout First Saturday in June-October 31. Min. size 14" Daily limit 2. Selective gear rules.
Why the change is needed: Will be consistent with Puget Sound Stream Strategy. Incerased opportuntiy.
Names of individuals or groups with whom you have discussed this change: Jorge Villarreal, Hatchery Specialist 4, Minter Hatchery, WDFW.
Larry Phillips, District Fish Biologist, WDFW.
Describe their support and/or concerns:
Jorge Villarreal, Hatchery Specialist 4, Minter Hatchery. Support the proposal.
Submitted by: LARRY , PHILLIPS — ,
Date submitted: 06/08/2012
WDFW Rule Proposal Recommendation
Recommended for Public Comment Reference ID: DFW583276
Rule Change Recommendation Short Title Open Minter Creek to trout fishing
Rules Category Puget Sound Region Freshwater
Type of Rule Change Proposal Recreational
County or Location Information Pierce/Kitsap counties
Short Description Open Minter Creek to trout fishing the first Saturday in June-October 31 with selective gear rules, a minimum size 14 inches and a 2 fish daily limit.
Explanation Increase opportunity and maintain consistency with Puget Sound Stream Strategy.