Hatchery spring chinook daily limit increased at Drano Lake

May 15, 2015

Action: Drano Lake anglers may retain up to 3 hatchery adult spring chinook.

Effective dates: May 17 through June 30

Species affected: Chinook

Location: Downstream of markers on point of land downstream and across from Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery and upstream of the Highway 14 Bridge.

Reason for action: Hatchery returns have been strong to date. The hatchery brood stock goal has been met and surplus hatchery fish are available for harvest.

Other information: The salmon/steelhead daily limit is a 3 hatchery chinook or hatchery steelhead of which no more than 2 may be hatchery steelhead. Salmon minimum size is 12 inches. Release wild chinook and wild steelhead.

Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Endorsement is required. Anglers may fish for salmon and steelhead with two poles with a Two Pole Endorsement. In addition, each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.

Anglers are reminded the lake is closed to all fishing on Wednesdays through June. In addition, the area west of a line projected from the easternmost pillar of the Highway 14 Bridge to a posted marker on the north shore is open to bank fishing only.

Barbed hooks may be used under a previously adopted emergency regulation.

Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.

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.

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