Fishing rules have become so complex I thought I should read the WDFW booklet to brush up on the latest and greatest.

And, I found a rule I didn't know about!!

SKYKOMISH RIVER, FROM SULTAN RIVER TO THE FORKS:

"FISHING FOR GAME FISH FROM ANY FLOATING DEVICE PROHIBITED FROM 8:01 AM AUGUST 1 to MARCH 31."

Is this new?

Last year I saw lots of people fishing from boats between the high bridge at Gold Bar and Sultan during the winter steelhead season, not to mention from sleds at the mouth of the Wallace.

Or am I just reading it wrong?

Interpretations?