June 10, 2010
Action: Open the Reiter Ponds section of the Skykomish River to recreational fishing.
Effective date: 8 a.m. June 12, 2010.
Species affected: All game fish, including steelhead.
Location: Skykomish River from 1,500 feet upstream to 1,000 feet downstream of the Reiter Ponds Hatchery outlet.
Reason for action: The Reiter Ponds Hatchery has collected enough summer steelhead broodstock to meet production needs.
Other information: There is a night closure and anti-snagging rule in effect. Also, fishing from a floating device is prohibited.
Dolly Varden/Bull Trout - minimum size 20 inches may be retained as part of trout daily limit.
All other trout - minimum size 14 inches, daily limit two.
Other game fish - statewide minimum size and daily limit. That information can be found on page 27 of the 2010-11 Fishing in Washington sportfishing rules pamphlet.
Public access through the Reiter Ponds Hatchery grounds is allowed daily between 6 a.m. and dusk. However on opening day fishing does not begin until 8 a.m. to ensure an orderly fishery. On Aug.1, this section of the Skykomish River reverts to rules listed in the sportfishing rules pamphlet.
Information contact: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 Fish Biologist (425) 775-1311.
Effective date: 8 a.m. June 12, 2010.
Species affected: All game fish, including steelhead.
Location: Skykomish River from 1,500 feet upstream to 1,000 feet downstream of the Reiter Ponds Hatchery outlet.
Reason for action: The Reiter Ponds Hatchery has collected enough summer steelhead broodstock to meet production needs.
Other information: There is a night closure and anti-snagging rule in effect. Also, fishing from a floating device is prohibited.
Dolly Varden/Bull Trout - minimum size 20 inches may be retained as part of trout daily limit.
All other trout - minimum size 14 inches, daily limit two.
Other game fish - statewide minimum size and daily limit. That information can be found on page 27 of the 2010-11 Fishing in Washington sportfishing rules pamphlet.
Public access through the Reiter Ponds Hatchery grounds is allowed daily between 6 a.m. and dusk. However on opening day fishing does not begin until 8 a.m. to ensure an orderly fishery. On Aug.1, this section of the Skykomish River reverts to rules listed in the sportfishing rules pamphlet.
Information contact: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 Fish Biologist (425) 775-1311.