Rule-making status: Emergency
Summary of proposed rule
The purpose of this emergency rule is to implement steelhead conservation measures in Willapa Bay tributaries. This rule will require the release of wild rainbow trout and will implement Selective Gear Rules (except only one single point barbless hook allowed) in all waters listed within the text of this filing. Additionally, this rule will open or extend game fish seasons in portions of Palix River, North River, Willapa River South Fork, Smith Creek, Naselle River South, and Salmon Creek.