Deep River recreational fisheries modified during spring Chinook season

February 28, 2008

February 28, 2008
Deep River recreational fisheries modified during
spring Chinook season



Action: Reduces the Chinook bag limit

Date: March 24 through April 4, 2008

Location: Deep River, from the mouth upstream to the town bridge.

Species affected: Chinook, steelhead, shad

Daily Limit: Salmon - 6 fish of which only one may be an adult. Only adipose fin-clipped (hatchery) salmon may be retained. Release all wild Chinook, wild coho, sockeye and chum. Minimum size - 12 inches. Trout - 2 fish. All wild steelhead and wild cutthroat must be released. Minimum size - 12 inches. Shad - No daily limit or minimum size limit for shad. All other permanent regulations apply

Reason for action: To maintain concurrent regulations with the mainstem Columbia River spring Chinook recreational fishery, the Compact adopted the bag limit modification for Select Area recreational fisheries.

Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010

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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