October 20, 2015
Action: Lifts closure in the Yakima Basin
Effective date: Immediately
Species affected: All game fish (trout, whitefish, etc.)
Locations:
1) Ahtanum Creek, including the North Fork and Middle Fork
2) Little Naches River
3) Teanaway River, including the West, Middle and North Forks
Reason for action: Cooler weather and recent precipitation have increased flows in these tributaries eliminating the need for the drought-related fishing closures adopted in mid-July.
Additional Information: The fishing season in all three locations is open through Oct. 31. See pages 64-66 in the 2015-16 fishing rules pamphlet for trout minimum size, daily limit and gear rules.
Information contacts: John Easterbrooks, Regional Fish Program Manager, (509) 457-9330.
Effective date: Immediately
Species affected: All game fish (trout, whitefish, etc.)
Locations:
1) Ahtanum Creek, including the North Fork and Middle Fork
2) Little Naches River
3) Teanaway River, including the West, Middle and North Forks
Reason for action: Cooler weather and recent precipitation have increased flows in these tributaries eliminating the need for the drought-related fishing closures adopted in mid-July.
Additional Information: The fishing season in all three locations is open through Oct. 31. See pages 64-66 in the 2015-16 fishing rules pamphlet for trout minimum size, daily limit and gear rules.
Information contacts: John Easterbrooks, Regional Fish Program Manager, (509) 457-9330.