February 10, 2020
Action: Eulachon smelt will be open from 8:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. (5-hour period). Daily limit is 10lbs only. Anglers may use handheld dipnets only. It is unlawful to harvest smelt from a vessel.
Effective date: February 14, 2020.
Species affected: Eulachon smelt.
Location: Cowlitz River, from Hwy. 432 Bridge to the Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Ramp (located approximately 1,300 feet upstream of the Hwy. 411/A Street Bridge in Castle Rock.
Reason for action: Initial test fisheries indicate the eulachon run size is large enough to support a recreational opening. The recreational fishery also serves as an important test fishery to collect additional biological data.
Additional information: All smelt caught must be retained up to the daily limit.
Hand dip net gear may not exceed 36 inches across the bag frame with a maximum mesh size of 5/8 inch stretch mesh size and must have a rigid handle.
Information contact: Region 5 office; 360-696-6211
Effective date: February 14, 2020.
Species affected: Eulachon smelt.
Location: Cowlitz River, from Hwy. 432 Bridge to the Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Ramp (located approximately 1,300 feet upstream of the Hwy. 411/A Street Bridge in Castle Rock.
Reason for action: Initial test fisheries indicate the eulachon run size is large enough to support a recreational opening. The recreational fishery also serves as an important test fishery to collect additional biological data.
Additional information: All smelt caught must be retained up to the daily limit.
Hand dip net gear may not exceed 36 inches across the bag frame with a maximum mesh size of 5/8 inch stretch mesh size and must have a rigid handle.
Information contact: Region 5 office; 360-696-6211