WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
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March 24, 2017
Chehalis River will not open for spring chinook fishing
Action: The Chehalis River will remain closed to salmon fishing and will not open to fishing for spring chinook on April 16 as scheduled in the 2016-17 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.
Effective dates: April 16 through June 30, 2017.
Location: Chehalis River, from the mouth (Hwy 101 Bridge) to the Hwy 6 Bridge in the town of Adna (Grays Harbor/Thurston/Lewis counties).
Reason for action: The forecast for spring chinook returning to the Chehalis River basin is less than the number of fish needed to meet conservation objectives (spawning escapement goal).
Other Information: Steelhead and other gamefish fisheries will remain as described in the 2016-17 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.
Information Contact: Mike Scharpf, Region 6, (360) 249-1205.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
Chehalis River will not open for spring chinook fishing
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Fishin'Daze
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Re: Chehalis River will not open for spring chinook fishing
Some more bad news - seems to be the norm nowdays. I like to put my trust in WDWF but it's getting harder these days because of the lack of cooperation between the two parties and transparency. I guess the day is getting nearer where Costco will have an in-store fishing pond full of Salmon for us to catch and bring home to smoke. Hmmmmm...... I wonder how the WDWF would screw this up.