May 11, 2005
May 11, 2005
Hatchery spring chinook fishing
opens May 14 on Elochoman River
Action: The Elochoman River will open to fishing for hatchery spring chinook beginning Saturday, May 14.
Effective Dates: May 14 through July 31, 2005.
Species affected: Hatchery chinook salmon
Location: Elochoman River from mouth to the Elochoman Salmon Hatchery Bridge, located about 400 feet below the upper hatchery rack.
Reason for action: Adult spring chinook straying from Select Area Fishery Evaluation sites are entering the Elochoman River. These fish are not needed for brood stock.
Other information: The daily limit is 6 hatchery salmon, no more than 2 of which may be adults. Wild chinook must be released unharmed. Minimum size is 12 inches. The Elochoman River opens for hatchery steelhead and other game fish beginning June 1 (see sport fishing rules pamphlet). Under permanent regulations, the Elochoman River will close to salmon fishing beginning Aug. 1 but reopen on Sept. 1.
Information contact: Wolf Dammers (360) 696-6211
Hatchery spring chinook fishing
opens May 14 on Elochoman River
Action: The Elochoman River will open to fishing for hatchery spring chinook beginning Saturday, May 14.
Effective Dates: May 14 through July 31, 2005.
Species affected: Hatchery chinook salmon
Location: Elochoman River from mouth to the Elochoman Salmon Hatchery Bridge, located about 400 feet below the upper hatchery rack.
Reason for action: Adult spring chinook straying from Select Area Fishery Evaluation sites are entering the Elochoman River. These fish are not needed for brood stock.
Other information: The daily limit is 6 hatchery salmon, no more than 2 of which may be adults. Wild chinook must be released unharmed. Minimum size is 12 inches. The Elochoman River opens for hatchery steelhead and other game fish beginning June 1 (see sport fishing rules pamphlet). Under permanent regulations, the Elochoman River will close to salmon fishing beginning Aug. 1 but reopen on Sept. 1.
Information contact: Wolf Dammers (360) 696-6211