Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement not required for Riffe Lake

March 31, 2010

March 31, 2010

Columbia River salmon and steelhead
endorsement not required for Riffe Lake


Action: Remove Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement requirement from Riffe Lake.

Effective date: April 1, 2010.

Species affected: Landlocked salmon and steelhead.

Location: Riffe Lake

Reason for action: Salmon and steelhead in Riffe Lake are landlocked.

Other information: The Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement will take effect April 1. The Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement still applies to Mayfield Lake.

Information contact: Wolf Dammers, (360) 906-6709.


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.