June 29, 2022
Action: Extends Icicle River hatchery spring Chinook retention.
Effective date: One hour before official sunrise on Friday, July 1 to one hour after official sunset on Thursday, July 17, 2022.
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Location: Icicle River (Chelan Co.)
1. From the closure signs located 800 feet upstream of the mouth of the river to 500 feet downstream from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Barrier Dam, and;
2. From the shoreline markers where Cyo Road intersects the Icicle River at the Sleeping Lady Resort to the Icicle Peshastin Irrigation Footbridge (approximately 750 feet upstream from the Snow Lakes trailhead parking area).
Rules:
1. Daily limit two hatchery Chinook (adult or jack). Minimum size 12".
2. Mandatory retention of hatchery Chinook. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
3. Night closure is in effect and motorized vessels are not allowed on the Icicle River (Chelan County ordinance 7.20.190 motorboat restrictions).
4. Two-pole not allowed.
Reason for action: Much of the spring Chinook run destine for the Icicle River has just recently moved into the Icicle River and hatchery broodstock goals have been met. Extending the fishery will allow anglers additional opportunity to harvest these fish.
Additional information: Anglers are encouraged to sign up for agency emails to notified of rule changes as soon as they are announced at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.
Information contact: Travis Maitland, District 7 Fish Biologist, 509-665-3337 or Chad Jackson, Region 2 Fish Program manager, 509-754-4624.
Effective date: One hour before official sunrise on Friday, July 1 to one hour after official sunset on Thursday, July 17, 2022.
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Location: Icicle River (Chelan Co.)
1. From the closure signs located 800 feet upstream of the mouth of the river to 500 feet downstream from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Barrier Dam, and;
2. From the shoreline markers where Cyo Road intersects the Icicle River at the Sleeping Lady Resort to the Icicle Peshastin Irrigation Footbridge (approximately 750 feet upstream from the Snow Lakes trailhead parking area).
Rules:
1. Daily limit two hatchery Chinook (adult or jack). Minimum size 12".
2. Mandatory retention of hatchery Chinook. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
3. Night closure is in effect and motorized vessels are not allowed on the Icicle River (Chelan County ordinance 7.20.190 motorboat restrictions).
4. Two-pole not allowed.
Reason for action: Much of the spring Chinook run destine for the Icicle River has just recently moved into the Icicle River and hatchery broodstock goals have been met. Extending the fishery will allow anglers additional opportunity to harvest these fish.
Additional information: Anglers are encouraged to sign up for agency emails to notified of rule changes as soon as they are announced at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.
Information contact: Travis Maitland, District 7 Fish Biologist, 509-665-3337 or Chad Jackson, Region 2 Fish Program manager, 509-754-4624.