Rule to Change: ROSS LAKE TRIBUTARY STREAMS
(Whatcom Co.) from one mile upstream of Ross Lake to headwaters (except Ruby Creek - closed)
All Game Fish July 1-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
New Rule Proposal: ROSS LAKE TRIBUTARY STREAMS and their tributaries
(Whatcom Co.) from one mile upstream of Ross Lake to headwaters (except Ruby Creek – closed. Tributaries open)
All Game Fish July 1-Oct. 31 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Why the change is needed: These tributaries were dropped from the open list during the Stream Strategy process. All are above the anadromous zone and together constitute a very significant increase in stream miles open for fishing.
Names of individuals or groups with whom you have discussed this change: Several constituents have brought to my attention the error the last couple years.
Describe their support and/or concerns:
Support. All were concerned that these streams previously open were no longer open.
Submitted by: BARKDULL, BRETT — ,
Date submitted: 06/13/2012
WDFW Rule Proposal Recommendation
Recommended for Public Comment Reference ID: DFW950165
Rule Change Recommendation Short Title Open most tributaries to Ross Lake to angling
Rules Category Puget Sound Region Freshwater
Type of Rule Change Proposal Recreational
County or Location Information Whatcom County
Short Description Open Ross Lake Tributary Streams and their tributaries from one mile upstream of Ross Lake to headwaters (except Ruby Creek closed and its tributaries open) under the following rules: All Game Fish: July 1-October 31, statewide minimum size/daily limit.
Explanation These tributaries were dropped from the open list during the Stream Strategy process. All are above the anadromous zone and together constitute a very significant increase in stream miles open for fishing.
