February 12, 2010
Action: Close the Samish River to all fishing.
Effective closure dates: Feb 18 through June 4, 2010.
Species affected: All game fish species.
Closure Location: The Samish River from the mouth to the Hickson Bridge.
Reasons for action: The closure will reduce incidental hooking mortality on wild steelhead. The 2009/2010 return of wild winter steelhead to the Samish River is expected to be below the escapement goal.
Other information: The river will reopen to fishing on June 5, 2010, as will be listed in the 2010/2012 FISHING IN WASHINGTON sport fishing rules pamphlet.
Information Contact:
Brett Barkdull, District 14 Fish Biologist, 360-466-4345 x 270, Brett.Barkdull@dfw.wa.gov
Effective closure dates: Feb 18 through June 4, 2010.
Species affected: All game fish species.
Closure Location: The Samish River from the mouth to the Hickson Bridge.
Reasons for action: The closure will reduce incidental hooking mortality on wild steelhead. The 2009/2010 return of wild winter steelhead to the Samish River is expected to be below the escapement goal.
Other information: The river will reopen to fishing on June 5, 2010, as will be listed in the 2010/2012 FISHING IN WASHINGTON sport fishing rules pamphlet.
Information Contact:
Brett Barkdull, District 14 Fish Biologist, 360-466-4345 x 270, Brett.Barkdull@dfw.wa.gov