June 5, 2013
June 5, 2013
Lewis River re-opens for hatchery spring chinook
Action: Anglers may again keep hatchery spring chinook on the Lewis River including the North Fork.
Effective date: June 7 through July 31, 2013
Species affected: Chinook salmon
Location: The mainstem Lewis from mouth to the mouth of the East Fork and the North Fork Lewis from the mouth of the East Fork to the overhead powerlines below Merwin Dam.
Reason for action: The hatchery brood stock goal has been met.
Other information: The salmon daily limit will be 6 hatchery chinook of which no more than 2 may be adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery chinook. Minimum size is 12 inches. Barbless hooks are required to fish for salmon and steelhead.
Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.
Lewis River re-opens for hatchery spring chinook
Action: Anglers may again keep hatchery spring chinook on the Lewis River including the North Fork.
Effective date: June 7 through July 31, 2013
Species affected: Chinook salmon
Location: The mainstem Lewis from mouth to the mouth of the East Fork and the North Fork Lewis from the mouth of the East Fork to the overhead powerlines below Merwin Dam.
Reason for action: The hatchery brood stock goal has been met.
Other information: The salmon daily limit will be 6 hatchery chinook of which no more than 2 may be adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery chinook. Minimum size is 12 inches. Barbless hooks are required to fish for salmon and steelhead.
Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.