July 11, 2012
Action: Open retention of hatchery chinook salmon on the Skykomish River.
Effective date: July 14 through Aug.15, 2012.
Species affected: Hatchery chinook salmon
Location: The Skykomish River from the mouth upstream to the mouth of the Wallace River.
Reason for action: Early returns to the Wallace River Hatchery indicate that the hatchery run size is stronger than forecasted and that broodstock collection goals can be met even with a Skykomish River Fishery.
Other information:
Skykomish River, From the Mouth to the Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe, daily limit 2 hatchery chinook, minimum size 12 inches in length. Starting August 1, night closure and anti-snagging rules in effect.
Skykomish River, From the Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe to the Wallace River, daily limit 2 hatchery chinook, minimum size 12 inches in length. Night closure and anti-snagging rules in effect.
Trout and other game fish are open as listed in 2012-13 Sport Fishing Rules.
Information contact: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 Fish Biologist, (425) 775-1311.
Effective date: July 14 through Aug.15, 2012.
Species affected: Hatchery chinook salmon
Location: The Skykomish River from the mouth upstream to the mouth of the Wallace River.
Reason for action: Early returns to the Wallace River Hatchery indicate that the hatchery run size is stronger than forecasted and that broodstock collection goals can be met even with a Skykomish River Fishery.
Other information:
Skykomish River, From the Mouth to the Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe, daily limit 2 hatchery chinook, minimum size 12 inches in length. Starting August 1, night closure and anti-snagging rules in effect.
Skykomish River, From the Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe to the Wallace River, daily limit 2 hatchery chinook, minimum size 12 inches in length. Night closure and anti-snagging rules in effect.
Trout and other game fish are open as listed in 2012-13 Sport Fishing Rules.
Information contact: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 Fish Biologist, (425) 775-1311.