Fishing for adult chinook opens on a section of the Klickitat River

June 2, 2005

Date: June 2, 2005

Fishing for adult Chinook opens
on a section of the Klickitat River.


Action: Beginning Saturday June 4, adult Chinook may be retained on the Klickitat River.

Effective dates: June 4 through July 31, 2005.

Species affected: Chinook

Location: The Klickitat River, from 400 feet above the #5 fishway, upstream to the boundary markers just below the Klickitat Salmon Hatchery. The #5 fishway is located about one-half mile upstream from Fisher Hill Bridge, and the bridge is about two miles upstream from the river mouth.


Reasons for action:. The Klickitat Hatchery is expected to reach it?s escapement goal for spring Chinook, making additional adult Chinook available for harvest. (The area is currently open for jack salmon only).



Other information: Special daily limit of six salmon, no more than two may be adults. Minimum size is 12 inches in length.



Information contact: John Weinhemer 360/696-6211

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.