Reiter Ponds section of the Skykomish River opens Oct. 8 for recreational fishing

October 4, 2005

October 4, 2005


Reiter Ponds section of Skykomish River
opens Oct. 8 for recreational fishing


Action: Open the Reiter Ponds section of the Skykomish River to recreational fishing.

Effective date: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 at 6 a.m.

Species affected: All game fish, including hatchery 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: Public access through the Reiter Ponds Hatchery opens at 6 a.m.

Information contact: Chad Jackson, WDFW district fish biologist, (425) 775-1311, ext. 113.

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.