After last years final run numbers I was hoping for a better showing, 44% is not good
Fishing Rule Change
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091
Internet Address: wdfw.wa.gov
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February 15, 2005
Skykomish River closes to fishing
Action: The Skykomish River will close to all fishing March 1, 2005. The closure affects the spring (March and April) catch-and-release season.
Effective date: March 1 through May 31, 2005
Species affected: Steelhead and all other game fish.
Location: Skykomish River from its mouth (near the Highway 522 Bridge) to the Sultan River.
Reason for action: The forecast for Snohomish River system wild winter steelhead returning this winter (2004/2005) is 2,883; which is only 44 percent of the basin’s wild winter steelhead spawning escapement goal of 6,500. Due to the low run-size forecast every effort is being taken to minimize impacts on the wild run of steelhead. The closure of the catch-and-release fishery will prevent incidental hooking mortality and disturbance of spawning fish.
Additional Information: In order for a catch-and-release wild winter steelhead fishery to occur, the forecast must be at least 80 percent of the escapement goal or 5,200 fish. A spring fishery for hatchery steelhead will not be considered because the forecast wild run is only 44 percent of escapement needs and by the end of February most hatchery fish have either been harvested or have spawned.
Information contact: Chad Jackson, District Fish Biologist, (425) 775-1311, ext. 113
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW “Fishing in Washington” rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at wdfw.wa.gov for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.
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Fishing Rule Change
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091
Internet Address: wdfw.wa.gov
February, 15, 2005
North Fork Stillaguamish River
catch-and-release steelhead fishery to close
Action: The North Fork Stillaguamish River will close to all fishing March 1, 2005.
Effective date: March 1 through May 31, 2005
Species affected: Steelhead and all other game fish.
Location: North Fork Stillaguamish River from its mouth to Swede Heaven Bridge.
Reason for action: The forecast for Stillaguamish River system wild winter steelhead returning this winter (2004/2005) is only 44 percent of the wild spawner escapement goal of 1,800. Due to the low run size forecast this year every effort is being taken to minimize impacts on the wild run of steelhead. The closure of the spring season will prevent incidental hooking mortality and disturbance of spawning fish.
Additional Information: In order for a catch-and-release wild winter steelhead fishery to occur, the forecast must be at least 80% of the escapement goal or 1,440 fish. The spring fishery for hatchery steelhead is also being closed because the forecasted wild run is only 44 percent of escapement needs and by the end of February most hatchery fish have either been harvested or spawned.
Information contact: Chad Jackson, District Fish Biologist, (425) 775-1311, ext. 113
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW “Fishing in Washington” rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at wdfw.wa.gov for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.
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