03-02-2011, 12:10 PM
Action: Modifies the adult chinook daily bag limit in Deep River when the adjacent mainstem Columbia River is open for adult spring chinook retention.
Species affected: Spring chinook
Location: Deep River from mouth to town bridge (Wahkiakum Co.):
Effective date: March 1 through June 15, 2011
Daily bag limit: The Deep River hatchery adult chinook daily limit will be the same as the adjacent mainstem Columbia River during those days when the mainstem Columbia River is open for adult chinook retention. When the adjacent mainstem Columbia River is closed for adult chinook retention the Deep River hatchery adult salmon daily limit will revert to permanent rules.
Reason for action: The hatchery adult chinook daily limits will match when each area is open concurrently.
Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.
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 athttp://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.
Species affected: Spring chinook
Location: Deep River from mouth to town bridge (Wahkiakum Co.):
Effective date: March 1 through June 15, 2011
Daily bag limit: The Deep River hatchery adult chinook daily limit will be the same as the adjacent mainstem Columbia River during those days when the mainstem Columbia River is open for adult chinook retention. When the adjacent mainstem Columbia River is closed for adult chinook retention the Deep River hatchery adult salmon daily limit will revert to permanent rules.
Reason for action: The hatchery adult chinook daily limits will match when each area is open concurrently.
Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.
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 athttp://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.