September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015
Rescind “Hoot owl” regulation on the Nisqually River
Action: Nisqually River reopens to fishing.
Effective date: Sept. 3, 2015 until further notice.
Location: The Nisqually River (Thurston County) from mouth to military tank crossing bridge (located one mile upstream of mouth of Muck Creek).
Species affected: All species.
Reason for action: Water temperatures in the Nisqually River have returned to near normal conditions. Previously the Nisqually River was closed after 2 p.m. due to unusually high water temperatures that could result in higher than anticipated mortality of caught and released salmon.
Other Information: Anglers are reminded that the Nisqually River is closed to fishing on Sept. 1, 2, 8-10, 14-16, 21-23, 28, and 29.
Information Contact: Larry Phillips (District Fish Biologist) 360-902-2721 or James Losee (Area Fish Biologist) 360-902-2741.
Rescind “Hoot owl” regulation on the Nisqually River
Action: Nisqually River reopens to fishing.
Effective date: Sept. 3, 2015 until further notice.
Location: The Nisqually River (Thurston County) from mouth to military tank crossing bridge (located one mile upstream of mouth of Muck Creek).
Species affected: All species.
Reason for action: Water temperatures in the Nisqually River have returned to near normal conditions. Previously the Nisqually River was closed after 2 p.m. due to unusually high water temperatures that could result in higher than anticipated mortality of caught and released salmon.
Other Information: Anglers are reminded that the Nisqually River is closed to fishing on Sept. 1, 2, 8-10, 14-16, 21-23, 28, and 29.
Information Contact: Larry Phillips (District Fish Biologist) 360-902-2721 or James Losee (Area Fish Biologist) 360-902-2741.