August 31, 2005
Action: Wild coho must be released on the Wind River.
Effective dates: September 3 through October 31, 2005
Species affected: Wild coho
Location: Wind River from mouth to 100 feet upstream of Shipherd Falls.
Reasons for action: Lower Columbia River wild coho are listed as threatened under the federal 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
Effective dates: September 3 through October 31, 2005
Species affected: Wild coho
Location: Wind River from mouth to 100 feet upstream of Shipherd Falls.
Reasons for action: Lower Columbia River wild coho are listed as threatened under the federal 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