July 29, 2011
Action: Opens Salmon Creek to fishing
Effective dates: Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, 2011
Species affected: Smallmouth bass and Eastern brook trout.
Location: Salmon Creek from the mouth to Conconully Reservoir Dam
Reason for action: This section of Salmon Creek has been designated as a recovery stream for ESA-listed steelhead. Sufficient water has been procured for Salmon Creek to attract steelhead to spawn; however, competition and predation by non-native species such as brook trout and smallmouth bass will hinder recovery efforts.
Daily bag/size limits: Smallmouth bass: no size restrictions and daily limit 10. Eastern brook trout: no minimum size and daily limit 10. Selective gear rules are in effect.
Other information: All other trout, salmon, and steelhead species must be released (steelhead may not be completely removed from the water).
Information contact: Bob Jateff, District 6 Fish Biologist, Twisp, (509) 997-0316 or Jeff Korth, Region 2 Fish Program Manager, Ephrata, (509) 754-4624
Effective dates: Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, 2011
Species affected: Smallmouth bass and Eastern brook trout.
Location: Salmon Creek from the mouth to Conconully Reservoir Dam
Reason for action: This section of Salmon Creek has been designated as a recovery stream for ESA-listed steelhead. Sufficient water has been procured for Salmon Creek to attract steelhead to spawn; however, competition and predation by non-native species such as brook trout and smallmouth bass will hinder recovery efforts.
Daily bag/size limits: Smallmouth bass: no size restrictions and daily limit 10. Eastern brook trout: no minimum size and daily limit 10. Selective gear rules are in effect.
Other information: All other trout, salmon, and steelhead species must be released (steelhead may not be completely removed from the water).
Information contact: Bob Jateff, District 6 Fish Biologist, Twisp, (509) 997-0316 or Jeff Korth, Region 2 Fish Program Manager, Ephrata, (509) 754-4624