ADA-accessible fishing site now available at the Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery

September 25, 2009

September 25, 2009

ADA-accessible fishing site now available
at the Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery

Action: Opens the ADA-Accessible Fishing Area at the Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery to persons with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and/or who have a designated harvester card.

Effective date: Immediately until further notice

Species affected: All species

Location: ADA Accessible Fishing Area at the Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery.

Reason for action: Construction has been completed on the ADA-accessible fishing area at Hoodsport Hatchery.

Other information:
Persons with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and/or who have a designated harvester card may fish from the ADA-accessible site at the Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery.

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.

Anglers and/or harvesters must follow all applicable fishing regulations for Marine Area 12 (hood Canal).

Information contact: Fish Program (360) 902-2700.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.