The reason for the lateness in the regulations is all due to the salmon/steelhead issues. Those seasons do not get set until late (I don't know why that is - but I know there is some specific reason). So, the pamphlet does get held up to the end of April. It should be available by the end of this month or first week of May.

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WDFW - Inland Fish Program
Region 5
Southwest Washington