August 29, 2008
Action: Anglers may keep two adult Chinook as part of their salmon daily limit.
Species affected: Chinook salmon
Effective dates by location:
From the mouth to the Hwy. 4 Bridge: Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2008.
From the Hwy. 4 Bridge upstream to the West Fork: Sept. 1 - Sept. 30, 2008
Reason for action: Under the recently developed Conservation and Sustainable Fishery Management Plan, fall Chinook will no longer be released into the Elochoman as a measure to provide a sanctuary for wild fish. Returning Chinook are available for harvest this fall.
Other information: The salmon daily limit is 6 fish of which 4 may be adults, except only two of the adults may be Chinook. Any adult Chinook, fin clipped or not, may be retained; however wild Chinook jacks must be released.
Effective October 1 adult Chinook must be released from the Hwy. 4 Bridge upstream.
Wild coho and chum must be released. Minimum size is 12 inches. Closed waters, night closures, non-buoyant lure and stationary gear restrictions, and opportunities for other salmon species remain the same as listed in the 2008/2009 Fishing in Washington pamphlet.
Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.
Species affected: Chinook salmon
Effective dates by location:
From the mouth to the Hwy. 4 Bridge: Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2008.
From the Hwy. 4 Bridge upstream to the West Fork: Sept. 1 - Sept. 30, 2008
Reason for action: Under the recently developed Conservation and Sustainable Fishery Management Plan, fall Chinook will no longer be released into the Elochoman as a measure to provide a sanctuary for wild fish. Returning Chinook are available for harvest this fall.
Other information: The salmon daily limit is 6 fish of which 4 may be adults, except only two of the adults may be Chinook. Any adult Chinook, fin clipped or not, may be retained; however wild Chinook jacks must be released.
Effective October 1 adult Chinook must be released from the Hwy. 4 Bridge upstream.
Wild coho and chum must be released. Minimum size is 12 inches. Closed waters, night closures, non-buoyant lure and stationary gear restrictions, and opportunities for other salmon species remain the same as listed in the 2008/2009 Fishing in Washington pamphlet.
Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.