Okanogan River salmon fishing regulations change

September 29, 2004

Actions:
1. Night closure will be in effect for the Okanogan River from its mouth to the Highway 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth.
2. Selective gear rules will be in effect, except that it remains lawful to fish from floating device equipped with a motor on the Okanogan River from mouth to the Highway 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth.

Actions:
1. Night closure for the Okanogan River from mouth to Hwy. 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth.
2. Selective gear rules except that it remains lawful to fish from floating device equipped with a motor on the Okanogan River from mouth to Hwy. 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth.

Species affected: Salmon

Effective date: Oct. 1 through October 15, 2004

Reason for action: The recreational fishery for hatchery steelhead in the Okanogan River (including this area) will open Oct. 1. Once the steelhead fishery opens, night closure and selective gear rules (except that it remains lawful to fish from floating device equipped with a motor) are required to be consistent with regulations for steelhead.

Other information: Daily limit six salmon; but no more than 2 adults may be retained. Minimum size 12 inches. Release coho. Although salmon fishing closes Oct. 15, the night closure and selective-gear rules remain in effect for steelhead
(except that it remains lawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor).

Information contact: Bob Jateff ,Omak, (509) 826-7341 or John Easterbrooks, Yakima, (509) 457-9330.

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.