"Hoot-Owl" fishing restrictions removed on Peshastin Creek and all its tributaries

October 13, 2015

October 13, 2015

"Hoot-Owl" fishing restrictions removed on Peshastin Creek and all tributaries

Actions: Remove 2:00 p.m. to midnight closure ("Hoot Owl" hours) for game fish.

Effective date: Immediately

Species affected: All gamefish (trout, whitefish, etc.)

Locations: Peshastin Creek, a tributary of the Wenatchee River (Chelan Co.), and all tributaries.

Reason for action: Recent rains and cooling temperatures have increased water levels, allowing fish to move more freely upriver and alleviating the need for additional protection.

Information contacts: Jeff Korth, Region 2 Fish Program Manager, (509) 754-4624, Travis Maitland, District 7 Fish Biologist, (509) 665-3337.

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. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at 360-902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call toll free 866-880-5431.

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.