Skagit River sturgeon fishing rule change

June 3, 2015

Action: Rescind hook size restrictions on catch and release fishing for sturgeon.

Effective dates: Immediately through July 31, 2015.

Species affected: Sturgeon.

Locations:

Skagit River (Skagit Co.) from the mouth to Hwy. 536 at Mt. Vernon (Memorial Hwy. Bridge);

From Hwy. 536 at Mt. Vernon (Memorial Hwy. Bridge) to the mouth of Gilligan Creek.

Daily limits: Catch and release only.

Reasons for action: This action will implement changes adopted during the 2015/16 North of Falcon regulation process.

Other information: Sturgeon gear rules apply (see page 16 of the regulations pamphlet, available at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/).

Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 x 270.

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. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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.