Snoqualmie River fishing hours restricted

August 27, 2015

Action: Closed to fishing daily from 2 p.m. until one hour before official sunrise, from the mouth to Snoqualmie Falls.

Effective dates: Sept. 1, 2015, until further notice.

Species affected: All species.

Location: The Snoqualmie River from the mouth to Snoqualmie Falls.

Rules:

Closed to fishing daily from 2 p.m. until one hour before official sunrise. Selective gear rules.

Salmon: daily limit 3 plus 1 additional pink, release chinook and chum. Trout: daily limit, 2, minimum size 14 inches. Gamefish: statewide minimum size/daily limit.

Closed waters within Puget Power tunnel at falls and within 50 feet of any point on Puget Power's lower plant #2 building (north bank).

Reason for action: Excessively warm water temperatures and low flows raise concern about increased mortality for released fish. Limiting fishing to cooler morning temperatures reduces hooking mortality.

Additional Information: Temperatures and flow are being monitored and restrictions may lift as water temperatures decrease and flows increase.

Information contact: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 fish biologist, (425) 775-1311.

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.