March 1, 2017
March 01, 2017
Marine Area 13 hatchery Coho Salmon season continues
Action: Extends Marine Area 13 (South Sound) salmon fishing.
Effective Date: March 01, 2017 until further notice.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Marine Area 13
Reason for action: An emergency rule is needed to extend the opening of Marine Area 13 to the retention of hatchery coho salmon. State and tribal co-managers previously agreed to keep the area closed to wild and hatchery coho retention due to the low number of coho projected to return this year. The co-managers agree there are sufficient numbers of fish returning to southern Puget Sound to allow the retention of hatchery coho. There is insufficient time to adopt permanent rules.
Other information: This action extends the season for hatchery coho retention.
The daily limit for all of Marine Area 13 is 2 salmon, release wild chinook and wild coho. Anglers may fish with two poles if they have a Two-Pole Endorsement.
Information contact: Ryan Lothrop, (360) 902-2808; James Losee, (360) 902-2741.
Marine Area 13 hatchery Coho Salmon season continues
Action: Extends Marine Area 13 (South Sound) salmon fishing.
Effective Date: March 01, 2017 until further notice.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Marine Area 13
Reason for action: An emergency rule is needed to extend the opening of Marine Area 13 to the retention of hatchery coho salmon. State and tribal co-managers previously agreed to keep the area closed to wild and hatchery coho retention due to the low number of coho projected to return this year. The co-managers agree there are sufficient numbers of fish returning to southern Puget Sound to allow the retention of hatchery coho. There is insufficient time to adopt permanent rules.
Other information: This action extends the season for hatchery coho retention.
The daily limit for all of Marine Area 13 is 2 salmon, release wild chinook and wild coho. Anglers may fish with two poles if they have a Two-Pole Endorsement.
Information contact: Ryan Lothrop, (360) 902-2808; James Losee, (360) 902-2741.