July 16, 2012
July 16, 2012
Internal combustion motors allowed on
section of the Yakima River
Action: Authorize internal combustion motors on boats used to fish the Yakima River
between Wapato Dam and the Interstate 82 Bridge at Selah Gap.
Species affected: All game fish.
Effective date: Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, 2012.
Location: Yakima River from Wapato Dam to the east-bound (upstream) I-82 bridge at Selah Gap.
Other information: All game fish species - Selective Gear Rules in effect (see definition on Page 11 of 2012-13 "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet). Fishing for steelhead, salmon and bull trout remains closed. This rule change expires when the season for trout and other game fish closes on Oct. 31 (see Page 84 in rules pamphlet).
Reason for action: The Union Gap-to-Selah Gap section of the Yakima River below the mouth of the Naches River is large enough to be fished safely by anglers using small boats and jet sleds equipped with internal combustion motors. Allowing internal combustion motors will provide additional angling opportunity from boats in this section of the Yakima River.
Information contact: John Easterbrooks, Regional Fish Program Manager, (509) 457-9330 (Yakima).
Internal combustion motors allowed on
section of the Yakima River
Action: Authorize internal combustion motors on boats used to fish the Yakima River
between Wapato Dam and the Interstate 82 Bridge at Selah Gap.
Species affected: All game fish.
Effective date: Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, 2012.
Location: Yakima River from Wapato Dam to the east-bound (upstream) I-82 bridge at Selah Gap.
Other information: All game fish species - Selective Gear Rules in effect (see definition on Page 11 of 2012-13 "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet). Fishing for steelhead, salmon and bull trout remains closed. This rule change expires when the season for trout and other game fish closes on Oct. 31 (see Page 84 in rules pamphlet).
Reason for action: The Union Gap-to-Selah Gap section of the Yakima River below the mouth of the Naches River is large enough to be fished safely by anglers using small boats and jet sleds equipped with internal combustion motors. Allowing internal combustion motors will provide additional angling opportunity from boats in this section of the Yakima River.
Information contact: John Easterbrooks, Regional Fish Program Manager, (509) 457-9330 (Yakima).