Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement not required for Riffe Lake

March 31, 2010

March 31, 2010

Columbia River salmon and steelhead
endorsement not required for Riffe Lake


Action: Remove Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement requirement from Riffe Lake.

Effective date: April 1, 2010.

Species affected: Landlocked salmon and steelhead.

Location: Riffe Lake

Reason for action: Salmon and steelhead in Riffe Lake are landlocked.

Other information: The Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement will take effect April 1. The Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement still applies to Mayfield Lake.

Information contact: Wolf Dammers, (360) 906-6709.


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