August 12, 2004
Date: August 12, 2004
Additional fishing restrictions on the
Washougal River begin Aug. 14.
Action: Non-buoyant lure restriction, night closure and stationary gear restriction
in effect. The line, weight, lure or bait must be moving (not stationary) while in the water. Only fish hooked in the mouth may be retained.
Effective dates: Aug. 14 through Aug. 31, 2004.
Species affected: Salmon and steelhead.
Location: From mouth of the Washougal River to Mt. Norway Bridge at Vernon
Road.
Reason for action: To protect returning fall chinook and steelhead from illegal activity such as snagging and assist in achieving adequate escapement for wild and hatchery brood stock needs. The water level currently in the river is extremely low, which causes fish to stack up and become vulnerable to harassment in the lower Washougal River. The night closure allows additional protection for these fish. Beginning September 1, these same rules continue as permanent regulations and are listed on page 54 of the WDFW Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.
Other information: Fall chinook and wild steelhead returning to the Washougal River are listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Information contact: John Weinheimer, (360)696-6211.
Additional fishing restrictions on the
Washougal River begin Aug. 14.
Action: Non-buoyant lure restriction, night closure and stationary gear restriction
in effect. The line, weight, lure or bait must be moving (not stationary) while in the water. Only fish hooked in the mouth may be retained.
Effective dates: Aug. 14 through Aug. 31, 2004.
Species affected: Salmon and steelhead.
Location: From mouth of the Washougal River to Mt. Norway Bridge at Vernon
Road.
Reason for action: To protect returning fall chinook and steelhead from illegal activity such as snagging and assist in achieving adequate escapement for wild and hatchery brood stock needs. The water level currently in the river is extremely low, which causes fish to stack up and become vulnerable to harassment in the lower Washougal River. The night closure allows additional protection for these fish. Beginning September 1, these same rules continue as permanent regulations and are listed on page 54 of the WDFW Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.
Other information: Fall chinook and wild steelhead returning to the Washougal River are listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Information contact: John Weinheimer, (360)696-6211.