Adult coho limit increase on the Cowlitz River

November 9, 2007

Action: Increase adult coho limit from two adults to six adults


Effective date: Nov.10, 2007 until further notice.


Species affected: Adult coho salmon

Location: Cowlitz River above Cowlitz Falls Dam


Reason for action: Hatchery escapement is expected to be met and surplus hatchery-origin coho are available for harvest


Other information: Release wild coho


Information contact: Wolf Dammers 360-906-6709




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