September 12, 2012
Action: Closes harvest of chum on the Skokomish River (Mason Co.).
Effective Date: Effective 12:01 a.m. Sept. 16 through Sept. 30, 2012.
Species affected: Chum salmon.
Location: Skokomish River (Mason Co.) from the mouth to Highway 106 Bridge.
Reason for action: This emergency rule is necessary to comply with agreed-to management plans, and is interim until permanent rules take effect. This regulation was agreed upon to protect ESA listed summer chum salmon.
Other information: Salmon fishing is open from Sept.16 through Dec.15. Daily bag limit of 6, which up to 4 may be adults. Release chinook. Release chum from Sept. 16 through Oct. 15. Anglers should consult the Fishing in Washington, Sports Fishing Rules pamphlet for other specific regulations.
Information contact: Ryan Lothrop, (360) 902-2808
Effective Date: Effective 12:01 a.m. Sept. 16 through Sept. 30, 2012.
Species affected: Chum salmon.
Location: Skokomish River (Mason Co.) from the mouth to Highway 106 Bridge.
Reason for action: This emergency rule is necessary to comply with agreed-to management plans, and is interim until permanent rules take effect. This regulation was agreed upon to protect ESA listed summer chum salmon.
Other information: Salmon fishing is open from Sept.16 through Dec.15. Daily bag limit of 6, which up to 4 may be adults. Release chinook. Release chum from Sept. 16 through Oct. 15. Anglers should consult the Fishing in Washington, Sports Fishing Rules pamphlet for other specific regulations.
Information contact: Ryan Lothrop, (360) 902-2808