Salmon fishing starts Oct. 1 on Humptulips River

September 21, 2007

Date: September 21, 2007

Humptulips River

Action: Opens a section of the river to salmon fishing effective October 1.

Location: Humptulips River from Ocean Beach Road (near Copalis Crossing) to HWY 101 Bridge.

Effective dates: October 1, 2007 through October 15, 2007

Species affected: Hatchery Coho

Location: Humptulips River from Ocean Beach Road (near Copalis Crossing) to Hwy 101 Bridge.

Reasons for action: This emergency rule is necessary to correspond with the original intent developed through North of Falcon.

Other information: Daily limit 6 hatchery coho of which no more than 2 may be adult hatchery coho. Release adult Chinook, wild coho and chum. Bait prohibited. Night closure and single point barbless hooks required. Closed for
Game Fish.

Information contact: Region 6, (360) 249-4628.

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.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.