August 31, 2005
Date: 8/31/2005
Wild Coho Release Required on the White
Salmon River
Action: Anglers must release wild coho on the White Salmon River.
Effective dates: September 3 through December 31, 2005.
Species affected: Wild Coho.
Location: White Salmon River from the mouth which is defined as markers on the east and west shores and when buoys are in place southerly to the buoy and east-west between the buoys upstream to Northwestern (Condit) Dam.
Reasons for action: Lower Columbia River wild coho have recently been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. This action will create a selective fishery for hatchery coho while protecting the wild component of the run.
Other information: All other fishing regulations pertaining to fishing in the Wind River listed in the 2005/2005 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet remain in effect.
Information contact: John Weinheimer - (360) 906-6746
Wild Coho Release Required on the White
Salmon River
Action: Anglers must release wild coho on the White Salmon River.
Effective dates: September 3 through December 31, 2005.
Species affected: Wild Coho.
Location: White Salmon River from the mouth which is defined as markers on the east and west shores and when buoys are in place southerly to the buoy and east-west between the buoys upstream to Northwestern (Condit) Dam.
Reasons for action: Lower Columbia River wild coho have recently been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. This action will create a selective fishery for hatchery coho while protecting the wild component of the run.
Other information: All other fishing regulations pertaining to fishing in the Wind River listed in the 2005/2005 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet remain in effect.
Information contact: John Weinheimer - (360) 906-6746