August 10, 2009
Action: Lake Wenatchee closes for sockeye salmon fishing.
Effective date/time: Aug. 11, 2009 (one hour after official sunset)
Species affected: Sockeye salmon
Location: Lake Wenatchee (Chelan Co.)
Reason for action: Sockeye mortality, both substantial and unexpected, has occurred during migration up the Wenatchee River due to high water temperatures. Consequently, sufficient numbers of sockeye are not available to continue the Lake Wenatchee sport-fishing season.
Other information: To date anglers have harvested 2,040 sockeye from Lake Wenatchee. The remaining fish will be allowed to escape capture and spawn, ensuring fish for the future.
Information contact: Art Viola, (509) 665-3337 (Wenatchee District Office) (509) 662-0452, Jeff Korth (509) 754-4624.
Effective date/time: Aug. 11, 2009 (one hour after official sunset)
Species affected: Sockeye salmon
Location: Lake Wenatchee (Chelan Co.)
Reason for action: Sockeye mortality, both substantial and unexpected, has occurred during migration up the Wenatchee River due to high water temperatures. Consequently, sufficient numbers of sockeye are not available to continue the Lake Wenatchee sport-fishing season.
Other information: To date anglers have harvested 2,040 sockeye from Lake Wenatchee. The remaining fish will be allowed to escape capture and spawn, ensuring fish for the future.
Information contact: Art Viola, (509) 665-3337 (Wenatchee District Office) (509) 662-0452, Jeff Korth (509) 754-4624.