April 6, 2016
Action: Closes fishing for salmon in Marine Area 9.
Effective Date: April 11 through April 15, 2016.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) within Puget Sound.
Reason for action: Before the salmon fishing season started, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and tribal co-managers agreed to a limited number (4,729) of chinook encounters (retaining or releasing fish) that anglers are allowed in Marine Areas 9. Preliminary estimates indicate that anglers will reach the limit for chinook encounters by April 11. WDFW is closing salmon fishing to ensure compliance with conservation objectives and agreed-to management plans.
Other information: Salmon fishing will remain open in other areas, including Marine Areas 5, 11, 12 and 13. Check the sport fishing rules pamphlet for details: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/.
Information contact: Ryan Lothrop, (360) 902-2808.
Effective Date: April 11 through April 15, 2016.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) within Puget Sound.
Reason for action: Before the salmon fishing season started, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and tribal co-managers agreed to a limited number (4,729) of chinook encounters (retaining or releasing fish) that anglers are allowed in Marine Areas 9. Preliminary estimates indicate that anglers will reach the limit for chinook encounters by April 11. WDFW is closing salmon fishing to ensure compliance with conservation objectives and agreed-to management plans.
Other information: Salmon fishing will remain open in other areas, including Marine Areas 5, 11, 12 and 13. Check the sport fishing rules pamphlet for details: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/.
Information contact: Ryan Lothrop, (360) 902-2808.