Pink salmon retention allowed on Skagit River Aug. 6-9

July 31, 2009

July 30, 2009


Pink salmon retention allowed on Skagit River Aug. 6 - 9


Action: Allow pink salmon retention on the Skagit River.

Effective date: 12:01 p.m. Aug. 6 through Aug. 9, 2009

Species affected: Pink salmon

Location: Skagit River from the mouth to Gilligan Creek

Reason for action: Surplus pink salmon are available for harvest.

Other information: Salmon fishing is allowed only from the mouth to Gilligan Creek. All other portions of the river remain closed to salmon fishing. The daily limit is 2 salmon. Only pink and chinook salmon may be retained. Only 1 adult chinook may be retained. Night closure is in effect.

Information contact: Brett Barkdull, District Biologist, (360) 466-4345, ext. 270

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.