June 5, 2009
June 5, 2009
Rule change for protection of wild summer steelhead
Actions: Change the game fish rules on the Gray Wolf River to: All game fish - catch and release. Selective gear rules in effect.
Effective dates: June 6, 2009 until further notice.
Species affected: Trout and all game fish.
Location: From the mouth at Dungeness Forks Campground upstream to the Olympic National Park boundary.
Reasons for action: Wild summer steelhead inhabiting the affected waters are part of the Puget Sound Steelhead Distinct Population Segment, which is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The fishing rule changes are intended to protect wild summer steelhead from incidental fishing mortality.
Other Information: CLOSED WATERS - from mouth at Dungeness Forks Campground to bridge at river mile 1.
Information Contact: Bill Freymond, Region 6 - Regional Fisheries Manager, 360-753-2600, ext. 225. William.Freymond@dfw.wa.gov.
Rule change for protection of wild summer steelhead
Actions: Change the game fish rules on the Gray Wolf River to: All game fish - catch and release. Selective gear rules in effect.
Effective dates: June 6, 2009 until further notice.
Species affected: Trout and all game fish.
Location: From the mouth at Dungeness Forks Campground upstream to the Olympic National Park boundary.
Reasons for action: Wild summer steelhead inhabiting the affected waters are part of the Puget Sound Steelhead Distinct Population Segment, which is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The fishing rule changes are intended to protect wild summer steelhead from incidental fishing mortality.
Other Information: CLOSED WATERS - from mouth at Dungeness Forks Campground to bridge at river mile 1.
Information Contact: Bill Freymond, Region 6 - Regional Fisheries Manager, 360-753-2600, ext. 225. William.Freymond@dfw.wa.gov.