October 14, 2014
October 14, 2014
Nisqually River reopens to retention of hatchery
chinook salmon
Action: Retention of hatchery chinook salmon is permitted. Salmon fishing open at the mouth of Kalama and Clear creeks.
Effective dates: Oct. 15, 2014 thru Jan. 31, 2015.
Species affected: Chinook salmon
Location: Downstream of Military Tank Crossing Bridge and at the mouth of Kalama and Clear Creeks.
Reasons for action: Egg-take goals have been met at the Nisqually River Fall chinook hatcheries. In order to meet conservation goals anglers are required to release wild chinook and wild steelhead.
Other information: Regulations in the Nisqually River now allow for the retention of hatchery chinook salmon as described by the Sport fishing Rules 2014/2015. Effective immediately through October 31 up to 3 adults may be retained of which only 2 may be any combination of coho and chum. Nov 1-Jan 31, up to 2 adults may be retained. Release wild chinook salmon.
Information Contact: James P. Losee (360) 902-2741, james.losee@dfw.wa.gov
Nisqually River reopens to retention of hatchery
chinook salmon
Action: Retention of hatchery chinook salmon is permitted. Salmon fishing open at the mouth of Kalama and Clear creeks.
Effective dates: Oct. 15, 2014 thru Jan. 31, 2015.
Species affected: Chinook salmon
Location: Downstream of Military Tank Crossing Bridge and at the mouth of Kalama and Clear Creeks.
Reasons for action: Egg-take goals have been met at the Nisqually River Fall chinook hatcheries. In order to meet conservation goals anglers are required to release wild chinook and wild steelhead.
Other information: Regulations in the Nisqually River now allow for the retention of hatchery chinook salmon as described by the Sport fishing Rules 2014/2015. Effective immediately through October 31 up to 3 adults may be retained of which only 2 may be any combination of coho and chum. Nov 1-Jan 31, up to 2 adults may be retained. Release wild chinook salmon.
Information Contact: James P. Losee (360) 902-2741, james.losee@dfw.wa.gov