According the the regulation (#F01-03) filed by the Skokomish Tribe on August 3 (Friday of last week) there was a gill net fishery on the Skokomish River beginning at 9am on Sunday the 5th and running to 4pm this afternoon (the 8th). It was set for Gill nets (5 FMS max length and 5 inch mesh). Hand held gear was also allowed.

The opening was between the Hwys 101 and 106 and off limits within 150 feet above Purdy Creek.On reservation fishing is regulated by Treaty Fishing Ordinance 1.2.9(A)

More information on this opening and other openings is available from the Skokomish Fisheries office at (360) 877-5213 or the Point No Point Treaty Council at (360) 297-3422.

If you have any concerns regarding tribal poaching or harvesting out of season in the south Hood Canal contact Brent Dehning, PNPTC enforcement, (360) 877-0935, pager (360) 741-1520 or Steve Chambers PNPTC enforcement, (360) 877-0935, pager (360) 741-1521.

jonnybull,
Do you know if there is a website where the netting information is posted on.

thanks for the phone numbers.

[ 08-08-2001: Message edited by: The Bremalo ]