We won't be introducing them to any new spots here in southwest Washington. In fact, some people don't want them where they already are such as Mayfield and Merwin.

Mayfield is turning into a musky trophy fishery too. There are some very beautiful fish there. When I helped sample Mayfield we got one so big it wouldn't fit in the live well. It was such a beautiful fish.

As far as getting around the rule of using live bait, if an enforcement officer is watching how your fishing and they determine that is what you are doing they can still get you on it. It's just best not to use them for that purpose. No sense in tempting Fate!

moose
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WDFW - Inland Fish Program
Region 5
Southwest Washington