Rules Category: Eastern Washington and Columbia Region Freshwater
Species covered in proposed rule • Bass • Steelhead • Trout • Not species specific
Rule to Change: both the upper and lower zones of the Grande Ronde River have internal combustion motors prohibited. In the lower zone that prohibition is frmo Sept 1-May 31, and in the upper zone it is from Sept 1 to April 15.
New Rule Proposal: In the both zones the internal combustion motors prohibitions should be changed to September 15 through March 15, unless the river is over 3,000 cfs.
Why the change is needed: This change is needed to match the Asotin County motorized boating ordinance that was passed a couple of years ago. Consistency in the regulations for motorized boats is needed for the Grande River within WA state.
Names of individuals or groups with whom you have discussed this change: member of the citizen board that worked out the compromise for the Asotin County boaters ordinace for the Grande Ronde River, and an Asotin County Commissioner.
Describe their support and/or concerns:
They requested that WDFW change the fishing pamphlet to be in compliance with their new ordinance regarding use of motorized boats on the Grande Ronde River.
Submitted by: MENDEL, GLEN — ,
Date submitted: 06/13/2012
WDFW Rule Proposal Recommendation
Recommended for Public Comment Reference ID: DFW712220
Rule Change Recommendation Short Title Consistent internal combustion motor rules on the Grande Ronde River
Rules Category Eastern Washington and Columbia Region Freshwater
Type of Rule Change Proposal Recreational
County or Location Information Asotin County
Short Description The upper and lower zones of the Grande Ronde River have internal combustion motors prohibited. In the lower zone that prohibition is from Sept 1-May 31, and in the upper zone it is from Sept 1 to April 15.
Explanation Make rules consistent between river zones.
Be congruent with the Asotin County motorized boating ordinance that was passed a couple of years ago.
