Part of the Cascade River will close to fishing

January 2, 2013

January 3, 2013

Closure of a portion of the Cascade River

Action: Part of the Cascade River will be closed to fishing.

Effective dates: Jan. 5, through Jan. 31, 2013.

Species affected: All species.

Location: The Cascade River from the Rockport-Cascade Road downstream to the mouth.

Reasons for action: The Marblemount Hatchery has been unable to collect enough returning hatchery winter steelhead broodstock to meet egg take needs. Closure of the fishery is needed to collect sufficient fish to meet egg take needs.

Other information: On Feb. 1 the fishery will re-open to fishing as listed in the Sport fishing Rules 2012/2013 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON

Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 ext. 270
barkdbcb@dfw.wa.gov

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.