February 6, 2004
Action: Close the Green (Duwamish) River in King County to all fishing.
Effective date: February 16, 2004 through May 31, 2004
Species affected: Steelhead and all other fish species
Location: Green River (King County), from its mouth to the Tacoma Headworks Dam.
Reason for action: The pre-season forecast for the Green River wild steelhead run is not large enough to allow any targeted fisheries. The wild fish escapement goal has not been reached the last several years. Regulations have required the release of wild steelhead since December 1, 2003.
In addition, the return of hatchery steelhead this season has been poor and few hatchery fish remain in the river. Therefore, closing the river February 16 will not significantly affect harvest opportunities for hatchery fish and will provide additional protection for the predicted low wild run.
Information contact: Curt Kraemer, Region 4 Fish Program (425) 775-1311 ext. 101 or Tom Cropp, District 12 Fish Biologist, (253) 840-4563.
Effective date: February 16, 2004 through May 31, 2004
Species affected: Steelhead and all other fish species
Location: Green River (King County), from its mouth to the Tacoma Headworks Dam.
Reason for action: The pre-season forecast for the Green River wild steelhead run is not large enough to allow any targeted fisheries. The wild fish escapement goal has not been reached the last several years. Regulations have required the release of wild steelhead since December 1, 2003.
In addition, the return of hatchery steelhead this season has been poor and few hatchery fish remain in the river. Therefore, closing the river February 16 will not significantly affect harvest opportunities for hatchery fish and will provide additional protection for the predicted low wild run.
Information contact: Curt Kraemer, Region 4 Fish Program (425) 775-1311 ext. 101 or Tom Cropp, District 12 Fish Biologist, (253) 840-4563.