Chinook release required in Areas 5 and 6

August 4, 2009

Action: Requires anglers to release chinook salmon.

Effective date: 12:01 a.m. Aug. 7, 2009.

Species affected: Chinook salmon

Location: Marine Areas 5 (Sekiu) and 6 (Port Angeles)

Reason for action: Wild fish mortalities have exceeded pre-season expectations.

Other information: Salmon fishing remains open for hatchery coho and pink salmon. Daily limit is 2 salmon, plus 2 additional pink salmon. All chinook and chum salmon must be released, and all wild coho salmon must be released.

Information contact: Steve Thiesfeld, (360) 360-902-2715

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. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at 360-902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call toll free 866-880-5431.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.