Steelhead fishing rule change on the Cowlitz River

February 11, 2010

Action: Allow retention of steelhead with a clipped right ventral fin and a healed scar at the location of the clipped fin

Effective dates: Feb 13, 2010.

Species affected: Late winter steelhead.

Location: Cowlitz River from boundary markers at the mouth to Mayfield Dam.

Reasons for action: Right ventral fin marked steelhead are surplus to broodstock needs.

Other information: Right ventral marked steelhead are no longer being released in the upper Cowlitz basin.

Information contact: Wolf Dammers, Region 5 (360) 696-6211

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.