Chehalis Basin salmon anglers may retain any jack coho as part of daily limit beginning Oct. 1

September 10, 2021

Action: Allows retention of wild jack coho.

Effective date: Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2021.

Species affected: Coho salmon.

Locations:

Black River: from mouth to bridge on 128th Ave. SW.

Chehalis River: from mouth to high bridge on Weyerhaeuser 1000 line.

Elk River: from mouth to confluence of Middle Branch.

Johns River: from mouth to confluence of Ballon Creek.

Hoquiam River including West Fork: from mouth to Dekay Rd. Bridge.

Hoquiam River East Fork: from mouth to confluence of Berryman Creek.

Newaukum River: from mouth to Leonard Rd.

Satsop River: from mouth to Schafer State Park and 400’ below Bingham Creek Hatchery dam to the dam.

Skookumchuck River: from mouth to 100’ below outlet of TransAlta WDFW steelhead rearing ponds.

Van Winkle Creek: from mouth to 400’ below outlet of Lake Aberdeen Hatchery.

Wishkah River: from mouth to 200’ below the weir at the Wishkah Rearing Ponds.

Wynoochee River: from mouth to WDFW White Bridge access site.

Rule: Wild jack coho may be retained as part of the salmon daily limit.

Reason for action: This action is taken to provide harvest opportunity for the retention of all returning jack coho as agreed during the 2021-2022 North of Falcon season setting process.

Additional information: Coho between 12" and 20" are considered jacks.

See the 2021-2022 WDFW Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for other fishing opportunities.

Information contact: Fish Program, 360-902-2700.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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