February 26, 2010
February 26, 2010
Washington rivers, except the Columbia, to close to
eulachon smelt fishing Feb. 28
Action: Prohibit sport fishing for eulachon smelt, except fishing for eulachon smelt allowed in the Columbia River.
Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. Feb. 28, 2010.
Species affected: Eulachon smelt
Location: All river systems except for the Columbia River.
Reason for action: Restrictive sport fisheries for eulachon smelt were adopted for the Columbia River in accordance with the Washington and Oregon Eulachon Management Plan. Eulachon are entering some Washington coastal rivers this year. This regulation provides additional protection to the population segment by prohibiting all sport fishing for eulachon smelt in state waters other than in the Columbia River.
Other Information: The Columbia river will close after March 31, 2010.
Information contact: Region 5 (Vancouver) Office (360) 696-6211.
Region 6 (Montesano) Office (360) 249-4628.
Washington rivers, except the Columbia, to close to
eulachon smelt fishing Feb. 28
Action: Prohibit sport fishing for eulachon smelt, except fishing for eulachon smelt allowed in the Columbia River.
Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. Feb. 28, 2010.
Species affected: Eulachon smelt
Location: All river systems except for the Columbia River.
Reason for action: Restrictive sport fisheries for eulachon smelt were adopted for the Columbia River in accordance with the Washington and Oregon Eulachon Management Plan. Eulachon are entering some Washington coastal rivers this year. This regulation provides additional protection to the population segment by prohibiting all sport fishing for eulachon smelt in state waters other than in the Columbia River.
Other Information: The Columbia river will close after March 31, 2010.
Information contact: Region 5 (Vancouver) Office (360) 696-6211.
Region 6 (Montesano) Office (360) 249-4628.