March 1, 2022
Action: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit from Mar.1 through Apr. 30; closes salmon seasons beginning May 1.
Species affected: Salmon
Locations: Cowlitz River, from the mouth to the posted markers below the Barrier Dam
Effective dates and Rules:
Mar. 1 to Apr. 30, 2022: Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 1 adult may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
May 1, 2022, until further notice: Salmon: Closed to fishing for or retaining.
Reason for action: Preseason forecasts indicate a lowered adult salmon daily limit and a shortened salmon season are necessary to provide both spring Chinook angling opportunity and to meet broodstock and hatchery collection goals.
Additional information: Fishery managers will continue to monitor spring Chinook returns to the Cowlitz River to determine if additional open fishing periods and/or increased retention limits can be implemented. The posted fishing boundary markers below the Barrier Dam at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery will revert to the standard 400-foot boundary downstream of the fish ladder entrance.
All other permanent rules remain in effect; please refer to the Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for additional information.
Information contact: Josua Holowatz (360) 906-6771.
Species affected: Salmon
Locations: Cowlitz River, from the mouth to the posted markers below the Barrier Dam
Effective dates and Rules:
Mar. 1 to Apr. 30, 2022: Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 1 adult may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
May 1, 2022, until further notice: Salmon: Closed to fishing for or retaining.
Reason for action: Preseason forecasts indicate a lowered adult salmon daily limit and a shortened salmon season are necessary to provide both spring Chinook angling opportunity and to meet broodstock and hatchery collection goals.
Additional information: Fishery managers will continue to monitor spring Chinook returns to the Cowlitz River to determine if additional open fishing periods and/or increased retention limits can be implemented. The posted fishing boundary markers below the Barrier Dam at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery will revert to the standard 400-foot boundary downstream of the fish ladder entrance.
All other permanent rules remain in effect; please refer to the Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for additional information.
Information contact: Josua Holowatz (360) 906-6771.