August 27, 2010
on the Elochoman River directly above weir
closed to fishing
Action: Close waters to fishing from the temporary adult fish weir on the Elochoman River to 200 feet upstream.
Effective Dates: Immediately until further notice.
Species affected: All game fish and salmon
Location: Elochoman River, Wahkiakum County near Foster (Risk) Rd.
Reason for action: This rule change is needed to give fish that are released from the weir sufficient time to recover before entering the fishery.
Other information: Under permanent regulations, waters are closed from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife rack downstream to Foster (Risk) Rd. Bridge while rack is installed in river making the area directly around the weir CLOSED waters. The weir structure is posted with NO TRESPASSING signs for the safety of anglers and the public.
The salmon daily limit is 6 fish of which all may be adults. Only 2 of the adults may be Chinook. Release all wild coho, Chinook, and chum. Minimum size is 12 inches.
Closed waters and night closures plus anti-snagging rule and stationary gear restrictions remain the same as listed in the 2010/2011 Fishing in Washington pamphlet.
Information contacts: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.
closed to fishing
Action: Close waters to fishing from the temporary adult fish weir on the Elochoman River to 200 feet upstream.
Effective Dates: Immediately until further notice.
Species affected: All game fish and salmon
Location: Elochoman River, Wahkiakum County near Foster (Risk) Rd.
Reason for action: This rule change is needed to give fish that are released from the weir sufficient time to recover before entering the fishery.
Other information: Under permanent regulations, waters are closed from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife rack downstream to Foster (Risk) Rd. Bridge while rack is installed in river making the area directly around the weir CLOSED waters. The weir structure is posted with NO TRESPASSING signs for the safety of anglers and the public.
The salmon daily limit is 6 fish of which all may be adults. Only 2 of the adults may be Chinook. Release all wild coho, Chinook, and chum. Minimum size is 12 inches.
Closed waters and night closures plus anti-snagging rule and stationary gear restrictions remain the same as listed in the 2010/2011 Fishing in Washington pamphlet.
Information contacts: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.