March 1, 2022
Action: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit to 1 fish.
Effective date: Effective Mar. 1, 2022, until further notice.
Species affected: Salmon
Location: From the mouth upstream to 1,000 feet below the fishway at the upper salmon hatchery (Kalama Falls Hatchery)
Rule: Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 1 adult may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Reason for action: Preseason forecasts indicate a reduced adult salmon daily limit is necessary to provide both spring Chinook angling opportunity and to meet broodstock and hatchery collection goals.
Additional information: Fishery managers will continue to monitor spring Chinook returns to the Kalama River to determine if additional open fishing periods and/or increased retention limits can be implemented.
All other permanent rules remain in effect; please refer to the Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for additional information.
Information contact: Matt Gardner, District Fish Biologist, (360) 906-6746.
Effective date: Effective Mar. 1, 2022, until further notice.
Species affected: Salmon
Location: From the mouth upstream to 1,000 feet below the fishway at the upper salmon hatchery (Kalama Falls Hatchery)
Rule: Salmon min. size 12". Daily limit 6. Up to 1 adult may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Reason for action: Preseason forecasts indicate a reduced adult salmon daily limit is necessary to provide both spring Chinook angling opportunity and to meet broodstock and hatchery collection goals.
Additional information: Fishery managers will continue to monitor spring Chinook returns to the Kalama River to determine if additional open fishing periods and/or increased retention limits can be implemented.
All other permanent rules remain in effect; please refer to the Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for additional information.
Information contact: Matt Gardner, District Fish Biologist, (360) 906-6746.