05-23-2007, 05:10 AM
Actions: Opens salmon fishing on the Icicle River (Chelan County).
Daily limit: Daily limit two salmon, minimum size 12 inches.
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Location: Icicle River, from 400 feet upstream of the mouth to 500 feet downstream of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery rack.
Effective dates: May 22, 2007 through July 31, 2007.
Reason for action: In-season run analyses predict that about 2,500 salmon are currently enroute to the Icicle River. Although upper Columbia River spring chinook have been listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the salmon returning to the Icicle River are not listed under the ESA. About 1,000 salmon are needed to meet hatchery broodstock. The 2007 return ensures that the hatchery will meet its escapement needs; the remaining fish will be available for harvest.
Other Information: Night closure and non-buoyant lure restrictions will be in effect.
Information contact: Art Viola (509) 665-3337, Wenatchee District Office (509) 662-0452
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 wdfw.wa.gov 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.
Media Contact
Art Viola (509) 665-3337, Wenatchee District Office (509) 662-0452
Daily limit: Daily limit two salmon, minimum size 12 inches.
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Location: Icicle River, from 400 feet upstream of the mouth to 500 feet downstream of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery rack.
Effective dates: May 22, 2007 through July 31, 2007.
Reason for action: In-season run analyses predict that about 2,500 salmon are currently enroute to the Icicle River. Although upper Columbia River spring chinook have been listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the salmon returning to the Icicle River are not listed under the ESA. About 1,000 salmon are needed to meet hatchery broodstock. The 2007 return ensures that the hatchery will meet its escapement needs; the remaining fish will be available for harvest.
Other Information: Night closure and non-buoyant lure restrictions will be in effect.
Information contact: Art Viola (509) 665-3337, Wenatchee District Office (509) 662-0452
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 wdfw.wa.gov 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.
Media Contact
Art Viola (509) 665-3337, Wenatchee District Office (509) 662-0452