Errata or pamphlet corrections (Freshwater)

July 6, 2022

PAMPHLET CORRECTIONS (Freshwater)
 

Camas Slough (Clark Co.) -- Correction to salmon seasons. Salmon - Year-round:  Daily limits, seasons, size restrictions, and gear restrictions are the same as those in the adjacent main stem Columbia. 

Columbia River; from the Megler Astoria Bridge to a projected line from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to the red Navigation marker 2 at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank -- Correction salmon retention.  Salmon and steelhead - Nov. 1-Dec. 31:  Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 3 adults, of which up to 1 Chinook and 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and hatchery coho. 

Columbia River; from a projected line from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to the red Navigation marker 2 at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank to a line at the west end of Puget Island projected from green navigation marker 39 on the Washington bank to green navigation marker 41, then to red navigation marker 42, and terminating at red navigation marker 44A on the Oregon bank -- Correction salmon retention.  Salmon and steelhead - Nov. 1-Dec. 31:  Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 3 adults, of which up to 1 Chinook and 2 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and hatchery coho. 

Columbia River; from a line at the west end of Puget Island projected from green navigation marker 39 on the Washington bank to green navigation marker 41, then to red navigation marker 42, and termination at red navigation marker 44A on the Oregon Bank upstream to the Longview Bridge -- Correction to salmon release requirements. Salmon and steelhead - Oct. 1-Oct. 31:  Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained, of which up to 1 may be a Chinook. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho. 

Muddy River (Skamania Co.); Gamefish open Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 - Catch and release. Selective Gear Rules in effect. -- Correction adds this listing for Muddy River.

Nisqually River (Pierce/Thurston Co.); from the mouth to the military tank crossing bridge (located one mile upstream from the mouth of Muck Creek) -- Correction to All species closure dates. All species - Sept. 4-Nov. 7:  CLOSED to all fishing Sundays and Mondays. 

Puyallup River (Pierce Co.); from the 11th St. Bridge to 400' downstream of Clark's Creek -- Correction to adult salmon daily limit. Salmon - Aug. 16-Sept. 30: Min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release chum and wild Chinook.

Puyallup River (Pierce Co.); from East Main Bridge to Carbon River -- Correction to closure dates. All Species - Aug. 16-Sept. 30: Anti-snagging rule. Barbless hooks required. Night closure. CLOSED Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.
 

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.

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