Tokul Creek to open early for hatchery steelhead and other gamefish

January 6, 2012

Action: Opens Tokul Creek from the Fish Hatchery Road Bridge to the posted cable boundary marker, downstream of the hatchery intake, for trout and other gamefish.

Effective date: 7 a.m., Jan. 7, 2012.

Species affected: Trout, steelhead, and other game fish.

Location: Tokul Creek from the Fish Hatchery Road Bridge to the posted cable boundary marker downstream of the hatchery intake.

Reasons for action: This section of Tokul Creek is closed in the permanent regulations until Jan.15 to allow for winter steelhead broodstock collection at the Tokul Creek Hatchery. The Tokul Creek Hatchery facility has met its winter steelhead broodstock goals and remaining hatchery steelhead in Tokul Creek are available for harvest.

Other information: This section will close Feb. 16, 2012 to protect wild steelhead.

Information Contact: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 fish biologist, 425-775-1311 ext. 107, whitnjlw@dfw.wa.gov.

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.

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