"Hoot-Owl" fishing restrictions removed on select Yakima Basin Rivers

September 2, 2015

September 2, 2015

“Hoot Owl” fishing restrictions removed
on select Yakima Basin Rivers

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

Effective date: Immediately

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

Locations:

1) Naches River from Tieton River to Bumping River/Little Naches River

2) Rattlesnake Creek

3) Yakima River from I-82 Bridge at Union Gap to the South Cle Elum Bridge

Reason for action: Cooler weather and recent precipitation in the Cascades have reduced water temperatures. Environmental conditions now support removing hoot-owl restrictions.

Information contacts: Eric Anderson, District 8 Fish Biologist, (509) 457-9301 (Yakima) or John Easterbrooks, Regional Fish Program Manager, (509) 457-9330.

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.