November 9, 2012
November 9, 2012
Blue Creek will open 2 weeks early for hatchery
cutthroat trout, steelhead
Action: Open Blue Creek to fishing for hatchery trout.
Effective Dates: Nov.14, 2012 through Jan. 31, 2013
Species affected: Hatchery cutthroat trout and hatchery steelhead
Location: From mouth upstream to posted sign just above rearing pond outlet
Reason for action: Hatchery cutthroat trout and hatchery steelhead in excess to hatchery brood stock needs are available for harvest
Other information: Daily limit is 5 trout. Minimum size is 12 inches; no more than two over 20 inches. Release wild cutthroat and wild steelhead. Release all salmon. Night fishing closure and anti-snagging rule is in effect.
Anglers are reminded that access to Blue Creek is by foot either from the mouth or from the trail at the trout hatchery boat ramp parking lot.
Fishing is open to all anglers. Anglers 15 years of age and older must have a Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement.
Information contacts: Vancouver Region 5 Office (360) 696-6211
Blue Creek will open 2 weeks early for hatchery
cutthroat trout, steelhead
Action: Open Blue Creek to fishing for hatchery trout.
Effective Dates: Nov.14, 2012 through Jan. 31, 2013
Species affected: Hatchery cutthroat trout and hatchery steelhead
Location: From mouth upstream to posted sign just above rearing pond outlet
Reason for action: Hatchery cutthroat trout and hatchery steelhead in excess to hatchery brood stock needs are available for harvest
Other information: Daily limit is 5 trout. Minimum size is 12 inches; no more than two over 20 inches. Release wild cutthroat and wild steelhead. Release all salmon. Night fishing closure and anti-snagging rule is in effect.
Anglers are reminded that access to Blue Creek is by foot either from the mouth or from the trail at the trout hatchery boat ramp parking lot.
Fishing is open to all anglers. Anglers 15 years of age and older must have a Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement.
Information contacts: Vancouver Region 5 Office (360) 696-6211