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Fishing Extension for ADA-accessible Fishing Site at Washingtons Bingham Creek Hatchery - FishNews - 03-16-2011
Action: Extends the season for persons with disabilities to fish at the ADA-Accessible Fishing Area at the Bingham Creek Hatchery. This opportunity is limited to persons with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair, have a reduced fee license and/or who have a designated harvester card.
Effective Dates: March. 16, - March 31, 2011
"¢ All Species: Night closure and single point barbless hooks required.
"¢ Trout: March16 - March 31. Minimum size 14". Daily limit 2 hatchery fish.
"¢ Other Game Fish: March 16 - March 31. Statewide min. size/daily limit.
Species affected: Hatchery steelhead trout, and other game fish.
Location: From Bingham Creek Hatchery barrier dam on the East Fork Satsop River downstream 400 feet.<br />
Reason for Action: Sufficient surplus of hatchery fish exists to provide opportunity for an ADA-only sport fishery.
Other information:
"¢ Anglers and/or harvesters must follow all applicable fishing regulations for Satsop River.
"¢ Persons with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and/or who have a designated harvester card under WAC 220-55-065may fish from the ADA-accessible site at the Bingham Creek Hatchery, provided such persons follow all applicable rules and regulations.
"¢ Designated harvesters may fish from the ADA-accessible site with persons with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and/or who have a designated harvester card, if room allows. However, persons with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair have priority over others if the ADA-accessible site becomes overcrowded.
Information contacts: Region 6 Montesano, Charmane Ashbrook, (360) 249-1205 or Barbara McClellan (360) 249-1213.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.