Fishing restrictions lifted on Raging and Wallace rivers

September 30, 2015

Action: Removes fishing restrictions for Raging and Wallace rivers.

Effective date: Immediately

Species affected: All species.

Location: Raging River (King Co.) From the mouth upstream.

Wallace River (Snohomish Co.). From the mouth upstream including all tributaries.

Reasons for action: The Raging and Wallace rivers are reopening as the conservation concern no long applies. Hatchery chinook egg take goals are close to being met at the Wallace River Hatchery

Other information: Angling for salmon and gamefish will reopen as listed in the Sport Fishing Rules 2015/2016 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON.

Information Contact: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 Fish Biologist, (425) 775-1311.

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. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.