October 5, 2006
October 5, 2006
Yakima River Chandler Power Plant Area closure
beginning Saturday, October 7
Action: Close the Yakima River to all fishing within 400 feet of the Chandler Power Plant.
Effective date: Oct. 7 through Oct. 22, 2006.
Species affected: All Fish Species
Location: Within 400 feet of the Chandler Power Plant.
Reason for action: Significant numbers of Chinook are holding immediately adjacent downstream of the Chandler Power Plant and illegal snagging has become a significant problem in the area. Closing this small area will continue to allow anglers the opportunity to catch a Chinook in other areas that are open to salmon on the Yakima.
Information contact: Paul Hoffarth, District Fish Biologist (509) 545-2284;
John Easterbrooks, Regional Fish Program Manager (509) 457-9330
Yakima River Chandler Power Plant Area closure
beginning Saturday, October 7
Action: Close the Yakima River to all fishing within 400 feet of the Chandler Power Plant.
Effective date: Oct. 7 through Oct. 22, 2006.
Species affected: All Fish Species
Location: Within 400 feet of the Chandler Power Plant.
Reason for action: Significant numbers of Chinook are holding immediately adjacent downstream of the Chandler Power Plant and illegal snagging has become a significant problem in the area. Closing this small area will continue to allow anglers the opportunity to catch a Chinook in other areas that are open to salmon on the Yakima.
Information contact: Paul Hoffarth, District Fish Biologist (509) 545-2284;
John Easterbrooks, Regional Fish Program Manager (509) 457-9330