02-17-2010, 12:10 PM
Action: Close the Nooksack River and all forks to fishing.
Effective closure dates: Feb 18 through June 4, 2010.<br />
Species affected: All game fish species.<br />
Locations:<br />
"¢ Nooksack River from the mouth to the confluence of the North and South Forks.<br />
"¢ North Fork Nooksack from the mouth to Nooksack Falls.<br />
"¢ South Fork Nooksack from the mouth to Skookum Creek.<br />
"¢ Middle Fork Nooksack from the mouth to headwaters.<br />
Reasons for action: The closure will reduce incidental hooking mortality on wild steelhead. The Nooksack River basin wild steelhead returns have been trending downward and is thought to be well below escapement goals.<br />
Other information: These rivers will reopen to fishing on June 5, 2010, as will be listed in the 2010/2012 FISHING IN WASHINGTON sport fishing rules pamphlet.<br />
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, District 14 Fish Biologist, 360-466-4345 x 270, Brett.Barkdull@dfw.wa.gov<br />
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February 12, 2010<br />
Puyallup River system to close to fishing<br />
Action: Close the Puyallup, Carbon and White rivers to fishing.<br />
Species affected: All game fish species.<br />
Locations and effective closure dates:<br />
"¢ Puyallup River from the 11th St. Bridge in Tacoma upstream to Electron Power Plant Outlet, Feb 18 through June 30, 2010<br />
"¢ Carbon River from the mouth to Voights Creek, Feb. 18 to August 31, 2010.<br />
"¢ Carbon River from Voights Creek to Hwy.162 Bridge, Feb. 18 through June 30, 2010.<br />
"¢ White (Stuck) River from the mouth to R Street Bridge in Auburn, Feb. 18 through Sept. 30, 2010.<br />
Reasons for action: The closure will reduce incidental hooking mortality on wild steelhead. The 2009/2010 forecasted return of wild winter steelhead to the Puyallup River system is expected to be below the escapement goal of 2000.<br />
Other information: The rivers will reopen to fishing as listed in the 2010/2012 FISHING IN WASHINGTON sport fishing rules pamphlet.<br />
Information Contact:<br />
"¢ Mike Scharpf, District 11 Fish Biologist, 360-902-2710, Mike.Scharpf@dfw.wa.gov<br />
"¢ Kirt Hughes, Region 6 Fish Manager, 360-249-1204, Kirt.Hughes@dfw.wa.gov
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February 12, 2010<br />
Samish River to close to fishing<br />
Action: Close the Samish River to all fishing.<br />
Effective closure dates: Feb 18 through June 4, 2010.<br />
Species affected: All game fish species.<br />
Closure Location: The Samish River from the mouth to the Hickson Bridge.<br />
Reasons for action: The closure will reduce incidental hooking mortality on wild steelhead. The 2009/2010 return of wild winter steelhead to the Samish River is expected to be below the escapement goal.<br />
Other information: The river will reopen to fishing on June 5, 2010, as will be listed in the 2010/2012 FISHING IN WASHINGTON sport fishing rules pamphlet.<br />
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, District 14 Fish Biologist, 360-466-4345 x 270, Brett.Barkdull@dfw.wa.gov
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February 12, 2010<br />
Portions of Snohomish River system to close to fishing<br />
Action: Close the Snohomish River, lower sections of the Skykomish, and Snoqualmie rivers and some tributaries to fishing.<br />
Effective dates: Feb. 18, through June 4, 2010<br />
Species affected: All game fish species.<br />
Closure locations:<br />
1. The Snohomish River from the mouth (Burlington-Northern railroad bridges) to the confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways.<br />
2. The Snoqualmie River from the mouth to the boat launch at Plum Landing (~1/4 mile below Tokul Creek).<br />
3. The Skykomish River from the mouth to the forks .<br />
4. The North Fork of the Skykomish from the mouth to Deer Falls (about ¼ mile upstream of Goblin Creek).<br />
5. The South Fork of the Skykomish from the mouth to the Sunset Falls Fishway.<br />
6. The Pilchuck River from the mouth to the Snohomish city diversion dam.<br />
7. The Sultan River from the mouth to the diversion dam at river mile 9.7.<br />
8. The Tolt River from the mouth to the confluence of the North and South Fork.<br />
9. The Raging River from the mouth to the Highway 18 Bridge.<br />
Reason for action: To reduce incidental mortality of wild steelhead. The 2009-2010 forecast of wild steelhead returning to the Snohomish River is well below the escapement goal of 6,500 steelhead. This action will reduce the incidental hooking mortalities of wild steelhead.<br />
Additional information: The Wallace River, Tokul Creek, and the Snoqualmie River above the boat ramp at Plum Landing will remain open until Feb 28, 2010 as listed in 2009/2010 Fishing in Washington Sport Rules Pamphlet.<br />
Information contacts: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 fish biologist, (425) 775-1311; Annette Hoffmann, Region 4 Fish Program manager, (425) 775-1311.<br />
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February 12, 2010<br />
Stillaguamish River system to close to fishing<br />
Action: Close the Stillaguamish River to fishing.<br />
Effective dates: Feb. 18 through June 4, 2010.<br />
Species affected: All game fish species.<br />
Closure locations:<br />
"¢ The Stillaguamish River from sloughs south of Marine Drive to forks.<br />
"¢ The North Fork of the Stillaguamish from the mouth to Swede Heaven Bridge.<br />
"¢ The South Fork of the Stillaguamish from the mouth to the Mt. Loop Hwy. Bridge (above Granite Falls).<br />
"¢ Canyon Creek from the mouth at the South Fork of the Stillaguamish to the forks.<br />
Reason for action: This action will reduce the incidental hooking mortalities of wild steelhead.<br />
Information contacts: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 fish biologist, (425) 775-1311; Annette Hoffmann, Region 4 Fish Program manager, (425) 775-1311.
Effective closure dates: Feb 18 through June 4, 2010.<br />
Species affected: All game fish species.<br />
Locations:<br />
"¢ Nooksack River from the mouth to the confluence of the North and South Forks.<br />
"¢ North Fork Nooksack from the mouth to Nooksack Falls.<br />
"¢ South Fork Nooksack from the mouth to Skookum Creek.<br />
"¢ Middle Fork Nooksack from the mouth to headwaters.<br />
Reasons for action: The closure will reduce incidental hooking mortality on wild steelhead. The Nooksack River basin wild steelhead returns have been trending downward and is thought to be well below escapement goals.<br />
Other information: These rivers will reopen to fishing on June 5, 2010, as will be listed in the 2010/2012 FISHING IN WASHINGTON sport fishing rules pamphlet.<br />
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, District 14 Fish Biologist, 360-466-4345 x 270, Brett.Barkdull@dfw.wa.gov<br />
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February 12, 2010<br />
Puyallup River system to close to fishing<br />
Action: Close the Puyallup, Carbon and White rivers to fishing.<br />
Species affected: All game fish species.<br />
Locations and effective closure dates:<br />
"¢ Puyallup River from the 11th St. Bridge in Tacoma upstream to Electron Power Plant Outlet, Feb 18 through June 30, 2010<br />
"¢ Carbon River from the mouth to Voights Creek, Feb. 18 to August 31, 2010.<br />
"¢ Carbon River from Voights Creek to Hwy.162 Bridge, Feb. 18 through June 30, 2010.<br />
"¢ White (Stuck) River from the mouth to R Street Bridge in Auburn, Feb. 18 through Sept. 30, 2010.<br />
Reasons for action: The closure will reduce incidental hooking mortality on wild steelhead. The 2009/2010 forecasted return of wild winter steelhead to the Puyallup River system is expected to be below the escapement goal of 2000.<br />
Other information: The rivers will reopen to fishing as listed in the 2010/2012 FISHING IN WASHINGTON sport fishing rules pamphlet.<br />
Information Contact:<br />
"¢ Mike Scharpf, District 11 Fish Biologist, 360-902-2710, Mike.Scharpf@dfw.wa.gov<br />
"¢ Kirt Hughes, Region 6 Fish Manager, 360-249-1204, Kirt.Hughes@dfw.wa.gov
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February 12, 2010<br />
Samish River to close to fishing<br />
Action: Close the Samish River to all fishing.<br />
Effective closure dates: Feb 18 through June 4, 2010.<br />
Species affected: All game fish species.<br />
Closure Location: The Samish River from the mouth to the Hickson Bridge.<br />
Reasons for action: The closure will reduce incidental hooking mortality on wild steelhead. The 2009/2010 return of wild winter steelhead to the Samish River is expected to be below the escapement goal.<br />
Other information: The river will reopen to fishing on June 5, 2010, as will be listed in the 2010/2012 FISHING IN WASHINGTON sport fishing rules pamphlet.<br />
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, District 14 Fish Biologist, 360-466-4345 x 270, Brett.Barkdull@dfw.wa.gov
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February 12, 2010<br />
Portions of Snohomish River system to close to fishing<br />
Action: Close the Snohomish River, lower sections of the Skykomish, and Snoqualmie rivers and some tributaries to fishing.<br />
Effective dates: Feb. 18, through June 4, 2010<br />
Species affected: All game fish species.<br />
Closure locations:<br />
1. The Snohomish River from the mouth (Burlington-Northern railroad bridges) to the confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways.<br />
2. The Snoqualmie River from the mouth to the boat launch at Plum Landing (~1/4 mile below Tokul Creek).<br />
3. The Skykomish River from the mouth to the forks .<br />
4. The North Fork of the Skykomish from the mouth to Deer Falls (about ¼ mile upstream of Goblin Creek).<br />
5. The South Fork of the Skykomish from the mouth to the Sunset Falls Fishway.<br />
6. The Pilchuck River from the mouth to the Snohomish city diversion dam.<br />
7. The Sultan River from the mouth to the diversion dam at river mile 9.7.<br />
8. The Tolt River from the mouth to the confluence of the North and South Fork.<br />
9. The Raging River from the mouth to the Highway 18 Bridge.<br />
Reason for action: To reduce incidental mortality of wild steelhead. The 2009-2010 forecast of wild steelhead returning to the Snohomish River is well below the escapement goal of 6,500 steelhead. This action will reduce the incidental hooking mortalities of wild steelhead.<br />
Additional information: The Wallace River, Tokul Creek, and the Snoqualmie River above the boat ramp at Plum Landing will remain open until Feb 28, 2010 as listed in 2009/2010 Fishing in Washington Sport Rules Pamphlet.<br />
Information contacts: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 fish biologist, (425) 775-1311; Annette Hoffmann, Region 4 Fish Program manager, (425) 775-1311.<br />
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February 12, 2010<br />
Stillaguamish River system to close to fishing<br />
Action: Close the Stillaguamish River to fishing.<br />
Effective dates: Feb. 18 through June 4, 2010.<br />
Species affected: All game fish species.<br />
Closure locations:<br />
"¢ The Stillaguamish River from sloughs south of Marine Drive to forks.<br />
"¢ The North Fork of the Stillaguamish from the mouth to Swede Heaven Bridge.<br />
"¢ The South Fork of the Stillaguamish from the mouth to the Mt. Loop Hwy. Bridge (above Granite Falls).<br />
"¢ Canyon Creek from the mouth at the South Fork of the Stillaguamish to the forks.<br />
Reason for action: This action will reduce the incidental hooking mortalities of wild steelhead.<br />
Information contacts: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 fish biologist, (425) 775-1311; Annette Hoffmann, Region 4 Fish Program manager, (425) 775-1311.