September 8, 2016
Action: Opens Lake Washington to fishing for coho salmon.
Effective dates: Sept.16 through Oct. 31, 2016.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Lake Washington (King Co., North of the Hwy. 520 Bridge and East of the Montlake Bridge and including that portion of Sammamish River from 68th Ave. NE Bridge downstream): open to fishing for salmon.
Other Information: Daily limit of 2 coho, minimum size 12 inches. Release chinook and sockeye salmon.
Reasons for action: This area had been closed under a co-manager agreement to protect coho salmon. Early season fish counts at the Ballard Locks indicate that the coho return is strong enough to support a recreational fishery for coho salmon in Lake Washington.
Information Contact: Mill Creek Regional Office, (425) 775-1311
Effective dates: Sept.16 through Oct. 31, 2016.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Lake Washington (King Co., North of the Hwy. 520 Bridge and East of the Montlake Bridge and including that portion of Sammamish River from 68th Ave. NE Bridge downstream): open to fishing for salmon.
Other Information: Daily limit of 2 coho, minimum size 12 inches. Release chinook and sockeye salmon.
Reasons for action: This area had been closed under a co-manager agreement to protect coho salmon. Early season fish counts at the Ballard Locks indicate that the coho return is strong enough to support a recreational fishery for coho salmon in Lake Washington.
Information Contact: Mill Creek Regional Office, (425) 775-1311