October 28, 2015
Action:
(1) Grays Harbor Catch Area 2-2 and all tributaries: Closed to all fishing.
(2) The following rivers and their tributaries: Humptulips, Hoquiam, Wishkah, Chehalis, Wynoochee, Satsop, Black, Skookumchuck, Newaukum, Johns and Elk rivers, and Van Winkle Creek: Closed to all fishing.
Effective Date: Oct. 30, 2015, until further notice.
Species affected: All species.
Location: Grays Harbor catch area 2-2, Humptulips, Hoquiam, Wishkah, Chehalis, Wynoochee, Satsop, Black, Skookumchuck, Newaukum, Johns and Elk rivers, Van Winkle Creek, and their tributaries.
Reason for action: In-season run size assessments conducted by WDFW indicate that coho run sizes are significantly below pre-season forecasts. Conservation objectives may not be achieved for coho if this action is not taken.
Other information: WDFW will continue to monitor the progress of the Grays Harbor coho run.
Information contact: Mike Scharpf, (360) 249-1205.
(1) Grays Harbor Catch Area 2-2 and all tributaries: Closed to all fishing.
(2) The following rivers and their tributaries: Humptulips, Hoquiam, Wishkah, Chehalis, Wynoochee, Satsop, Black, Skookumchuck, Newaukum, Johns and Elk rivers, and Van Winkle Creek: Closed to all fishing.
Effective Date: Oct. 30, 2015, until further notice.
Species affected: All species.
Location: Grays Harbor catch area 2-2, Humptulips, Hoquiam, Wishkah, Chehalis, Wynoochee, Satsop, Black, Skookumchuck, Newaukum, Johns and Elk rivers, Van Winkle Creek, and their tributaries.
Reason for action: In-season run size assessments conducted by WDFW indicate that coho run sizes are significantly below pre-season forecasts. Conservation objectives may not be achieved for coho if this action is not taken.
Other information: WDFW will continue to monitor the progress of the Grays Harbor coho run.
Information contact: Mike Scharpf, (360) 249-1205.