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Daily limit at Drano Lake increased for hatchery spring chinook salmon
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Action: Up to six hatchery spring chinook may be retained. Up to four may be adult chinook.

Species affected: Chinook<br />
Effective dates: May 19 through July 31, 2011<br />
Location: Drano Lake downstream of markers on point of land downstream and across from Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery and upstream from Hwy. 14 Bridge.<br />
Daily limits: The salmonid daily limit will be six fish. Up to four may be adults of which no more than two may be hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery chinook. Release all trout other than hatchery steelhead. Minimum size 12 inches for salmon and 20 inches for steelhead.<br />
Other information: Night closure, bank only fishing area near the outlet, and Wednesday closures will remain in effect through June.<br />
Reason for action: When the hatchery ladder was opened for a single day between May 12 and13, a total of 1,662 spring chinook entered Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery. The hatchery escapement goal is 1,000 fish. Surplus hatchery fish, including jacks, are available for harvest.<br />
The Wednesday closures through June are necessary for the Yakama tribal fisheries scheduled to occur on those dates.<br />
Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.

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