May 9, 2008
May 9, 2008
Salmon fishing opens on Icicle River
Actions: Opens salmon fishing on the Icicle River (Chelan County).
Daily limit: Daily limit two salmon, minimum size 12 inches.
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Location: Icicle River, from the closure signs located 800 feet upstream of the mouth to 500 feet downstream of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery rack.
Effective dates: May 15 through July 31, 2008.
Reason for action: In-season run analyses predict that about 7,000 salmon are currently enroute to the Icicle River. Although upper Columbia River spring chinook have been listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the salmon returning to the Icicle River are not listed under the ESA. About 1,000 salmon are needed to meet hatchery broodstock. The 2008 return suggests that the hatchery will meet its escapement needs; the remaining fish will be available for harvest.
Other Information: Night closure and non-buoyant lure restrictions will be in effect.
Information contact: Art Viola (509) 665-3337, Wenatchee District Office (509) 662-0452
Salmon fishing opens on Icicle River
Actions: Opens salmon fishing on the Icicle River (Chelan County).
Daily limit: Daily limit two salmon, minimum size 12 inches.
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Location: Icicle River, from the closure signs located 800 feet upstream of the mouth to 500 feet downstream of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery rack.
Effective dates: May 15 through July 31, 2008.
Reason for action: In-season run analyses predict that about 7,000 salmon are currently enroute to the Icicle River. Although upper Columbia River spring chinook have been listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the salmon returning to the Icicle River are not listed under the ESA. About 1,000 salmon are needed to meet hatchery broodstock. The 2008 return suggests that the hatchery will meet its escapement needs; the remaining fish will be available for harvest.
Other Information: Night closure and non-buoyant lure restrictions will be in effect.
Information contact: Art Viola (509) 665-3337, Wenatchee District Office (509) 662-0452