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Public meetings to review eastern Washington lake-treatment proposals

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:43:38 -0400

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will hold public meetings in July on proposals to improve fishing by treating more than two dozen lakes and one stream in eastern Washington with rotenone.

Sockeye salmon retention opens in the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:04:29 -0400

Action: Anglers will be able to retain sockeye salmon in the Hanford Reach during the summer chinook fishery.
Effective Date: July 1 - Aug. 15, 2009
Location: Columbia River from the Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco to Priest Rapids Dam.

Washington Chinook, Sockeye Salmon Seasons Open in Okanogan, Lower Simillkameen Rivers

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:53:30 -0400

Action: Open chinook and sockeye fishing in the Okanogan River and the lower Similkameen River.

Effective dates: July 1 through Oct. 15, 2009.

Species affected: Chinook and sockeye salmon.

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WASHINGTON MARINE AREA 2 CLOSED TO LINGCOD JULY 3

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:38:10 -0400

Action: It is unlawful to fish for, retain or possess lingcod south of 46º 58 N. Latitude and seaward of 30 fathoms on Fridays and Saturdays, July 3 through August 31 in Marine Area 2, Westport.

Effective date: July 3, 2009.

ONE DAY HALIBUT FISHERY COINCIDES WITH SALMON OPENER

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:37:36 -0400

OLYMPIA - The recreational halibut fishery off the south coast of Washington will open for one more day, allowing anglers to fish for both salmon and halibut Sunday, June 28.

Enough quota remains to allow Marine Area 2 (Westport) to open for halibut fishing at all depths from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on June 28, which is also the first day of ocean salmon fishing out of Westport.

WOMEN'S WORKSHOP OFFERS FISHING, HUNTING AND OUTDOOR SKILLS INSTRUCTION

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:54:34 -0400

OLYMPIA - Women can learn the basics of fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills in a September weekend workshop that includes several sessions led by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) experts and other certified instructors.

STATES GREEN LIGHT ANGLING FOR HATCHERY STEELHEAD

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:53:09 -0400

OLYMPIA - After a delay of nearly a month, the sport fishery for hatchery-reared steelhead on the lower Columbia River will open Friday, June 12 under an agreement reached Wednesday by fishery managers in Washington and Oregon.

SALMON FISHING OPENS TODAY ON ENTIAT RIVER

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:52:30 -0400

Actions: Opens salmon fishing on the Entiat River (Chelan County).

Species affected: Spring chinook.

Location: Angling will be allowed from the Alternate Highway 97 Bridge near the mouth of the Entiat River, upstream approximately 6 miles to 800 feet downstream of the Entiat National Fish Hatchery fish ladder entrance.

CORRECTIONS ISSUED TO WASHINGTON SPORTFISHING RULES FOR 2009-10

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:18:22 -0400

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has issued corrections to the recently published 2009-2010 Fishing In Washington Sportfishing Rules Pamphlet.

Anglers are advised to update their copies of the fishing rules pamphlet, which became effective May 1, 2009. The pamphlet is available on WDFW's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/fishregs.htm .

PUBLIC WORKSHOP SET FOR JUNE 12 ON PUGET SOUND CHINOOK PLAN

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:49:29 -0400

OLYMPIA - State fishery managers will hold a second public workshop June 12 in Seattle to discuss efforts to update the federally approved fisheries plan that guides conservation of Puget Sound chinook salmon throughout their range.

Rule change on Gray Wolf River to protect wild summer steelhead

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:01:34 -0400

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.
Species affected: Trout and all game fish.

TRY FISHING FOR YOUR SUPPER ON FREE FISHING WEEKEND

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:12:21 -0400

OLYMPIA - Whether casting for trout, trolling for salmon or digging for clams, fishing is a great way to put fresh, local food on the dinner table. And this weekend is the best time for beginning anglers to get out to local waters and take part in some of the numerous fishing and shellfishing opportunities Washington offers.

Mattoon Lake in Kittitas County to be treated for aquatic weeds

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:37:44 -0400

ELLENSBURG - Signs will be posted at Mattoon Lake in Kittitas County advising swimmers to avoid going in the water June 8-9 when the lake will be treated with herbicide to control aquatic weeds.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to treat the 26-acre lake in Ellensburg with 2-4-D herbicide to control submerged Eurasian water milfoil, said David Heimer, noxious weed coordinator for the department.

Fishing rules will change June 6 on several rivers to protect Puget Sound wild steelhead

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:11:38 -0400

OLYMPIA - Beginning June 6, fishing rule changes will take effect on several Puget Sound area rivers to provide additional protection for wild steelhead, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today.

WASHINGTON RECREATIONAL NON-SPOT SHRIMP FISHING REOPENS IN SOME MARINE AREAS

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:25:41 -0400

Action: Marine Areas 8-1, 8-2, 9 and 11 will reopen for recreational coonstripe and pink shrimp fishing, with a 150-foot maximum fishing depth restriction. The north/central portion of Marine Area 7 will also reopen for recreational coonstripe and pink shrimp fishing, with a 200-foot maximum fishing depth restriction. Marine Area 13 will be closing to spot shrimp fishing, but remain open for coonstripe and pink shrimp fishing on June 1.