September 17, 2010
Action: Baker Lake closes for sockeye fishing.
Effective date: One hour after official sunset, Sept. 19, 2010.
Species affected: Sockeye salmon.
Location: Baker Lake, upstream of the log boom barrier in front of Upper Baker Dam, upstream to the mouth of the Baker River.
Reasons for action: Most of the sockeye currently in the lake have migrated toward or into spawning areas and are no longer available to anglers.
Other information: Trout and other game fish seasons will continue. Adult Sockeye are defined as any sockeye over the minimum length of 18 inches. Please see the Sport fishing Rules 2010/2011 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON, for a complete listing of fishing seasons and regulations.
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 x 270
barkdbcb@dfw.wa.gov
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.
Effective date: One hour after official sunset, Sept. 19, 2010.
Species affected: Sockeye salmon.
Location: Baker Lake, upstream of the log boom barrier in front of Upper Baker Dam, upstream to the mouth of the Baker River.
Reasons for action: Most of the sockeye currently in the lake have migrated toward or into spawning areas and are no longer available to anglers.
Other information: Trout and other game fish seasons will continue. Adult Sockeye are defined as any sockeye over the minimum length of 18 inches. Please see the Sport fishing Rules 2010/2011 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON, for a complete listing of fishing seasons and regulations.
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 x 270
barkdbcb@dfw.wa.gov
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.