July 17, 2012
July 17, 2012
Two pole fishing allowed in lower section of Okanogan River
Action: Anglers may fish with two poles from mouth of Okanogan River to Hwy 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth
Effective dates: July 18 through Aug 31, 2012
Species affected: All species
Location: From the mouth of Okanogan River to Hwy 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth.
Reason for action: This rule change is needed to align with regulations already in effect on the Columbia River adjacent to this area, and allows anglers who fish the area around the mouth of the Okanogan River and up to the first Hwy 97 Bridge to use two poles while fishing for salmon.
Other information: A two pole endorsement is required.
Information contact: Bob Jateff, District 6 Fish Biologist, Twisp, (509) 997-0316, or Jeff Korth, Region 2 Fish Program Manager, Ephrata, (509) 754-4624
Two pole fishing allowed in lower section of Okanogan River
Action: Anglers may fish with two poles from mouth of Okanogan River to Hwy 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth
Effective dates: July 18 through Aug 31, 2012
Species affected: All species
Location: From the mouth of Okanogan River to Hwy 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth.
Reason for action: This rule change is needed to align with regulations already in effect on the Columbia River adjacent to this area, and allows anglers who fish the area around the mouth of the Okanogan River and up to the first Hwy 97 Bridge to use two poles while fishing for salmon.
Other information: A two pole endorsement is required.
Information contact: Bob Jateff, District 6 Fish Biologist, Twisp, (509) 997-0316, or Jeff Korth, Region 2 Fish Program Manager, Ephrata, (509) 754-4624