Swift Power Canal opens to fishing

April 17, 2006

Action: Opens Swift Power Canal to fishing from the fishing pier upstream to access road at Swift Dam from April 29, 2006, to Aug. 13, 2006. CLOSED WATERS: downstream of the fishing pier and upstream of the access road at Swift Dam.

Effective dates: April 29, 2006, through Aug. 13, 2006.

Location: Swift Power Canal is located in Skamania County west of Swift Reservoir.

Reasons for action: An embankment at the power canal collapsed on April 21, 2002, and the fishery had to be closed. The necessary repairs and reconstruction have just been completed and the canal can be reopened to fishing. The area downstream of the fishing pier and upstream of the access road at Swift Dam remains closed to fishing.

Information Contact: John Weinheimer, District Fish Biologist, Inland Fish Program, 360-906-6746.

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.