Salmo

This must be our day for disagreement!!
You have stated; "The ribbons mark spawning redds, and even tho a river is open to fishing, it is not legal to fish for actively spawning salmon. Salmon on or near redds are considered to be actively spawning. Therefore, you may not fish for them."

Where in the 2002-2003 WDFW fish regulations does it state that it is illegal to fish on spawning fish or redds? It is my understanding that if a river is open to fishing, it's open to catch fish, be it next to redds or out in the main channel. I just went through the 2002-2003 fish regulations and I could not find such rule or laws.

Where did you get your information? Are you sure that you are right?

Cowlitzfisherman

Is the taste of the bait worth the sting of the hook????
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Cowlitzfisherman

Is the taste of the bait worth the sting of the hook????