May 7, 2003
May 7, 2003
Spring chinook salmon fishing to open
May 16 on the Icicle River
Action: The Icicle River will open for spring chinook fishing.
Effective Date: May 16 through July 31, 2003
Species affected: Chinook
Location: From 500 feet downstream of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Rack down river to the mouth of the Icicle River.
Reason for action: In-season run analyses predict that 6,500 - 7,500 salmon are currently in route to the Icicle River. Although upper Columbia spring chinook have been listed as "endangered" under the Endangered Species Act, salmon returning to the Icicle River are Carson River stock fish that are not listed. About 1,000 -1,200 chinook are needed to meet hatchery broodstock needs and the remainder are available for harvest.
Other Information: The daily limit is two salmon, minimum size 12 inches. Night closure and non-buoyant lure restriction in effect.
Information contact: Joe Foster, (509) 754-4624 or Art Viola (509) 665-3337
Spring chinook salmon fishing to open
May 16 on the Icicle River
Action: The Icicle River will open for spring chinook fishing.
Effective Date: May 16 through July 31, 2003
Species affected: Chinook
Location: From 500 feet downstream of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Rack down river to the mouth of the Icicle River.
Reason for action: In-season run analyses predict that 6,500 - 7,500 salmon are currently in route to the Icicle River. Although upper Columbia spring chinook have been listed as "endangered" under the Endangered Species Act, salmon returning to the Icicle River are Carson River stock fish that are not listed. About 1,000 -1,200 chinook are needed to meet hatchery broodstock needs and the remainder are available for harvest.
Other Information: The daily limit is two salmon, minimum size 12 inches. Night closure and non-buoyant lure restriction in effect.
Information contact: Joe Foster, (509) 754-4624 or Art Viola (509) 665-3337