September 20, 2019
Action: Anglers may retain up to 1 adult hatchery Chinook as part of the adult portion of the salmon daily limit.
Effective dates: Sept. 21, 2019 through Nov. 30, 2019
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Locations: Green River (Cowlitz County) from the mouth to Miner's Creek.
Reason for action: Fall Chinook salmon harvest was closed on the Toutle River, North Fork Toutle, and Green rivers in 2019 due to expectations that numbers of Chinook salmon returning to these areas would not be enough to meet North Toutle Hatchery broodstock goals. Current projections based on returns to the hatchery indicate there will be enough Chinook salmon to meet hatchery broodstock goals and also allow for harvest opportunity in these areas.
Additional information: Salmon daily limit is 6 fish, up to 4 adults may be retained of which up to one may be a Chinook. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Anglers should be aware that the closed areas above and below the hatchery rack and water intake at the upper end of the hatchery on the Green River remain in effect as defined in permanent rules.
WDFW will continue to monitor the run to determine if further regulation changes are needed. All other permanent rules remain in effect. Please refer to the Sport Fishing Pamphlet for complete rule information.
Anglers are reminded to always check for emergency rule changes prior to fishing. Rule changes can be found on the website at https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/ or by calling the fishing hotline at 360-902-2500.
Information contact: WDFW Region 5, 360-696-6211; for latest information press *1010.
Effective dates: Sept. 21, 2019 through Nov. 30, 2019
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Locations: Green River (Cowlitz County) from the mouth to Miner's Creek.
Reason for action: Fall Chinook salmon harvest was closed on the Toutle River, North Fork Toutle, and Green rivers in 2019 due to expectations that numbers of Chinook salmon returning to these areas would not be enough to meet North Toutle Hatchery broodstock goals. Current projections based on returns to the hatchery indicate there will be enough Chinook salmon to meet hatchery broodstock goals and also allow for harvest opportunity in these areas.
Additional information: Salmon daily limit is 6 fish, up to 4 adults may be retained of which up to one may be a Chinook. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Anglers should be aware that the closed areas above and below the hatchery rack and water intake at the upper end of the hatchery on the Green River remain in effect as defined in permanent rules.
WDFW will continue to monitor the run to determine if further regulation changes are needed. All other permanent rules remain in effect. Please refer to the Sport Fishing Pamphlet for complete rule information.
Anglers are reminded to always check for emergency rule changes prior to fishing. Rule changes can be found on the website at https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/ or by calling the fishing hotline at 360-902-2500.
Information contact: WDFW Region 5, 360-696-6211; for latest information press *1010.