Lake Scanewa to open early for hatchery spring chinook

May 11, 2005

May 11, 2005

Lake Scanewa to open early
for hatchery spring chinook


Action: Lake Scanewa (Cowlitz Falls Reservoir) opens to fishing for hatchery spring chinook beginning Saturday, May 14.

Effective dates: May 14 through May 31, 2005. (Permanent regulations keep the fishery open beginning June 1; see the WDFW sport fishing rules pamphlet).

Species affected: Chinook salmon

Location: Lake Scanewa (Cowlitz Falls Reservoir) from Cowlitz Falls Dam to the listed boundaries in the Cispus and Cowlitz rivers arms (see sport fishing rules pamphlet).

Reasons for action: Through May 10 approximately 2,000 spring chinook have been trucked to Lake Scanewa for sport fishing opportunity and re-introduction efforts.

Other information: The daily limit is 6 hatchery salmon, no more than 2 of which may be adults. Wild chinook must be released. Minimum size is 8 inches. Lake Scanewa will revert to permanent fishing regulations beginning June 1, 2005. The permanent regulations continue the fishery for hatchery chinook through July 31 and the seasons for trout and other game fish open June 1.

Information contact: Wolf Dammers (360) 696-6211

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.