WDFW adds bonus hatchery chinook to daily limit on North Nemah River

September 9, 2014

Action: Allows anglers to keep one additional hatchery chinook per day.

Effective Date: Immediately through Nov. 30, 2014.

Species affected: Chinook salmon

Location: North Nemah River from Highway 101 Bridge upstream to bridge on Nemah Valley Road

Reason for action: Excess hatchery chinook are available for harvest.

Other information: Daily limit is 6 salmon. Up to 3 adults may be retained of which only 2 may be wild coho, plus one additional adult hatchery chinook. Release wild chinook.

Information contact: Mike Scharpf, (360) 249-1205


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.

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