January 3, 2013
Action: Close Nisqually River to fishing.
Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. Jan. 6, 2013
Species affected: All species.
Location: Nisqually River from the mouth to the military tank crossing bridge (located one mile upstream of mouth of Muck Creek).Pierce/Thurston counties.
Reasons for action: Based on spawner survey and harvest information available to date WDFW is concerned that the winter chum return to the Nisqually River is not as abundant as forecast and has the potential to fall short of our escapement goal. Given this information and the need to achieve our shared conservation goals both WDFW and the Nisqually Tribe are closing their respective fisheries for chum salmon. The river is already closed to the retention of wild steelhead.
Other information: Anglers should refer to the Sport fishing Rules 2012/2013 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON for other ongoing fishing opportunities.
Information Contact: Larry Phillips (360) 902-2721, Larry.Phillips@dfw.wa.gov
Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. Jan. 6, 2013
Species affected: All species.
Location: Nisqually River from the mouth to the military tank crossing bridge (located one mile upstream of mouth of Muck Creek).Pierce/Thurston counties.
Reasons for action: Based on spawner survey and harvest information available to date WDFW is concerned that the winter chum return to the Nisqually River is not as abundant as forecast and has the potential to fall short of our escapement goal. Given this information and the need to achieve our shared conservation goals both WDFW and the Nisqually Tribe are closing their respective fisheries for chum salmon. The river is already closed to the retention of wild steelhead.
Other information: Anglers should refer to the Sport fishing Rules 2012/2013 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON for other ongoing fishing opportunities.
Information Contact: Larry Phillips (360) 902-2721, Larry.Phillips@dfw.wa.gov