Reiter Ponds section of Skykomish River opens to recreational fishing Aug. 21

August 18, 2004

August 18, 2004

Reiter Ponds section of Skykomish River
opens to recreational fishing Aug. 21

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

Effective date: 6 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004

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 brood stock to meet production needs.

Other information: Public access through the Reiter Ponds Hatchery opens at 6:00 a.m.

Information contact: Chad Jackson, 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.