RL,

I didn't know about that. Maybe WDFW closes that section to ensure that they get enough escapement into the fish separator to meet their broodstock requirements. WDFW seems to want us to catch fish on the Cowlitz, so it hardly seems they're adopting regulations that result in fish rotting in the river.

It's nice to hear that more springers are showing up now.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.