06-07-2009, 11:10 AM
Actions: Change the game fish rules on the Gray Wolf River to: All game fish - catch and release. Selective gear rules in effect.
Effective dates: June 6, 2009 until further notice.<br />
Species affected: Trout and all game fish.<br />
Location: From the mouth at Dungeness Forks Campground upstream to the Olympic National Park boundary.<br />
Reasons for action: Wild summer steelhead inhabiting the affected waters are part of the Puget Sound Steelhead Distinct Population Segment, which is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The fishing gear rule changes are intended to protect wild summer steelhead from incidental fishing mortality.<br />
Information Contact: Bill Freymond, Region 6 - Regional Fisheries Manager, 360-753-2600, ext. 225. William.Freymond@dfw.wa.gov .
Effective dates: June 6, 2009 until further notice.<br />
Species affected: Trout and all game fish.<br />
Location: From the mouth at Dungeness Forks Campground upstream to the Olympic National Park boundary.<br />
Reasons for action: Wild summer steelhead inhabiting the affected waters are part of the Puget Sound Steelhead Distinct Population Segment, which is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The fishing gear rule changes are intended to protect wild summer steelhead from incidental fishing mortality.<br />
Information Contact: Bill Freymond, Region 6 - Regional Fisheries Manager, 360-753-2600, ext. 225. William.Freymond@dfw.wa.gov .