Originally Posted By: Bay wolf
April 12, 2019

Chehalis River will not open to fishing for spring chinook salmon

Action: The Chehalis River was scheduled to open May 1 but will remain closed to salmon fishing.

Effective date: May 1 through June 30, 2019.

Species affected: Spring chinook salmon.

Location: Chehalis River, from the mouth (Hwy 101 Bridge) to the Hwy 6 Bridge in the town of Adna, Grays Harbor/Thurston/Lewis counties.

Reason for action: The number of spring chinook forecast to return to the Chehalis River basin is less than the spawning goal. There are no fish available for harvest.

Additional information: Steelhead and other gamefish fisheries will remain as described in the Sport Fishing Rules 2018/2019 Pamphlet.

Information contact: Mike Scharpf, district biologist, Region 6 (360) 249-1205



This action holistically typifies NOF Co-Management, and serves as a prime example of exactly why the process is a dysfunctional sham.

Were there any true "co-management" taking place, this notice would have been jointly issued by both WDFW and NWIFC...in harmony, w/their respective letterheads and lead Manager's names displayed prominently in plain sight. I see nothing that implies or infers that the Tribes are involved, supportive, or in agreement.

Maybe its just a hasty effort, or a poorly constructed communication---but, come to think of it---nearly ALL these rule changes, adjustments or cessations look exactly the same--only one party of the two parties involved is coming forward.

Baywolf's POV appears to be spot on regarding this less than "cooperative" management action.