June 3, 2015
Action: Rescind hook size restrictions on catch and release fishing for sturgeon.
Effective dates: Immediately through July 31, 2015.
Species affected: Sturgeon.
Locations:
Skagit River (Skagit Co.) from the mouth to Hwy. 536 at Mt. Vernon (Memorial Hwy. Bridge);
From Hwy. 536 at Mt. Vernon (Memorial Hwy. Bridge) to the mouth of Gilligan Creek.
Daily limits: Catch and release only.
Reasons for action: This action will implement changes adopted during the 2015/16 North of Falcon regulation process.
Other information: Sturgeon gear rules apply (see page 16 of the regulations pamphlet, available at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/).
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 x 270.
Effective dates: Immediately through July 31, 2015.
Species affected: Sturgeon.
Locations:
Skagit River (Skagit Co.) from the mouth to Hwy. 536 at Mt. Vernon (Memorial Hwy. Bridge);
From Hwy. 536 at Mt. Vernon (Memorial Hwy. Bridge) to the mouth of Gilligan Creek.
Daily limits: Catch and release only.
Reasons for action: This action will implement changes adopted during the 2015/16 North of Falcon regulation process.
Other information: Sturgeon gear rules apply (see page 16 of the regulations pamphlet, available at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/).
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 x 270.