October 4, 2004
Date: October 4, 2004:
Action: Early opening of a six-mile section of the Green River to allow sport harvest opportunity on coho salmon.
Effective date: October 6, 2004
Species affected: Coho and chum salmon, trout and other game fish.
Location: From the South 277th Bridge upstream to the Auburn-Black Diamond Road Bridge.
Reason for action: This section of the Green River is normally closed during the first half of October to protect spawning chinook from harassment. High September stream flows caused most chinook spawners to move to areas upstream of the Auburn-Black Diamond Road Bridge, largely eliminating concerns over harassment by anglers fishing for coho and steelhead.
Additional Information: Salmon daily limit is six salmon, minimum size 12 inches, but no more than three adults. All chinook must be immediately released unharmed. The trout daily limit is 2 fish, minimum size 14 inches, except wild steelhead must be released. Statewide rules apply to the minimum size and daily limits for other game fish. A night closure and non-buoyant lure restriction is in effect for all species.
Information contact: Tom Cropp, District 12 Fish Biologist (253) 840-4563 or Curt Kraemer, Region 4 Anadromous Fish Program Manager (425) 775-1311 ext. 101.
Action: Early opening of a six-mile section of the Green River to allow sport harvest opportunity on coho salmon.
Effective date: October 6, 2004
Species affected: Coho and chum salmon, trout and other game fish.
Location: From the South 277th Bridge upstream to the Auburn-Black Diamond Road Bridge.
Reason for action: This section of the Green River is normally closed during the first half of October to protect spawning chinook from harassment. High September stream flows caused most chinook spawners to move to areas upstream of the Auburn-Black Diamond Road Bridge, largely eliminating concerns over harassment by anglers fishing for coho and steelhead.
Additional Information: Salmon daily limit is six salmon, minimum size 12 inches, but no more than three adults. All chinook must be immediately released unharmed. The trout daily limit is 2 fish, minimum size 14 inches, except wild steelhead must be released. Statewide rules apply to the minimum size and daily limits for other game fish. A night closure and non-buoyant lure restriction is in effect for all species.
Information contact: Tom Cropp, District 12 Fish Biologist (253) 840-4563 or Curt Kraemer, Region 4 Anadromous Fish Program Manager (425) 775-1311 ext. 101.