Go get in line to Launch now!

What I learned is that there is more data available than in past years for the Dept. to make intelligent decisions on peak run timing, which leads to season setting, bag limit. The run timing historically varies on peak return years, and that will play a major factor on how many fish/when we can fish going into mid-July. On past peak years we have had the bulk of the fish come in as early as the first week in July and as late as the end of the second week. This cripples the Dept's ability to make intelligent season setting decisions during the time everyone wants to be on the water.

Most everyone voted for a 2 fish bag and an extended season, but that presents a real problem now that anglers are very efficient at catching these fish. We could exceed the quota in just a few days. I think in order to maximize opportunity on this fishery we may end up with a one fish bag limit and a longer season, with the possibility of increasing the bag once the true size of the run can be more accurately determined later in mid July, around the 15th.

Bottom line, the decision making process will be fluid and reactionary to run timing and counts at the locks. We will all need to keep our eyes on the WDFW website for advisories which will probably be released with a one week notice or so.


Kudos to Mike ? with the Mukleshoots, he made a good presentation on how they count the fish last night, and how the tribe takes part in enhancing this fishery..

I dont think I would fight the lines and general boating madness of every yahoo and his mother taking his boat out for the first time this year, trying to get onto the lake for one fish, more than once or twice. It just wouldnt be worth it.
Thank god I have moorage on the lake this year.