May 30, 2008
beginning Sunday June 1.
Species affected: Chinook salmon
Effective dates: June 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008
Location: Elcohoman River from mouth to West Fork
Daily limits: Daily limit is six hatchery spring chinook of which no more than two may be adults. Minimum size 12 inches. Wild Chinook must be released.
Other information: Opens to fishing for hatchery steelhead June 1 under permanent rules.
Reason for action: In the recent years, spring Chinook strays from the nearby Select Area Fishery Evaluation sites have been found in the system. These fish are not needed for broodstock.
Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.
Species affected: Chinook salmon
Effective dates: June 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008
Location: Elcohoman River from mouth to West Fork
Daily limits: Daily limit is six hatchery spring chinook of which no more than two may be adults. Minimum size 12 inches. Wild Chinook must be released.
Other information: Opens to fishing for hatchery steelhead June 1 under permanent rules.
Reason for action: In the recent years, spring Chinook strays from the nearby Select Area Fishery Evaluation sites have been found in the system. These fish are not needed for broodstock.
Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.