This brings up another question and comment.

I DON'T THINK ANY FISH SHOULD BE KEPT THAT IS NOT IN THE MOUTH.

But people say as long as the hook is near the mouth, head,gill plate it is legal. Where does it say it is ok for head shots in the reg ?

The 2002 regs does not mention any where that you can't keep a snagged fish either
( somebody know where it says this). It is illegal to snagg a fish but says nothing about keeping a fish that is snagged.

I called the Olympia office and asked the person about the hook near the head being ok to keep and where in the regs does it say a snagged fish could not be kept.

She was unable to help but took my name and number to relay to a F&G officer who will answer those questions.

To avoid any problems or questions don't snag and keep the fish that bite only.