11-02-2010, 11:10 AM
Action: Close Nisqually River for coho retention.
Effective dates: Nov. 1, 2010 until further notice.
Species affected: Coho salmon.
Location: Nisqually River from the mouth to military tank crossing bridge (located one mile upstream of mouth of Muck Creek). Pierce/Thurston counties.
Reasons for action: As of Oct. 22, only 75 hatchery coho have returned to the Clear Creek salmon hatchery. Approximately 700 adults are needed to meet the program goal.
Other information: Anglers should refer to the Sport Fishing Rules 2010/2011 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON for other ongoing fishing opportunities.
Information Contact: Larry Phillips, (360) 902-2721.
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 athttp://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ 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.
Effective dates: Nov. 1, 2010 until further notice.
Species affected: Coho salmon.
Location: Nisqually River from the mouth to military tank crossing bridge (located one mile upstream of mouth of Muck Creek). Pierce/Thurston counties.
Reasons for action: As of Oct. 22, only 75 hatchery coho have returned to the Clear Creek salmon hatchery. Approximately 700 adults are needed to meet the program goal.
Other information: Anglers should refer to the Sport Fishing Rules 2010/2011 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON for other ongoing fishing opportunities.
Information Contact: Larry Phillips, (360) 902-2721.
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 athttp://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ 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.