08-01-2009, 11:10 AM
Action: Allow pink salmon retention on the Skagit River.
Effective date: 12:01 p.m. Aug. 6 through Aug. 9, 2009.<br />
Species affected: Pink salmon.<br />
Location: Skagit River from the mouth to Gilligan Creek.<br />
Reason for action: Surplus pink salmon are available for harvest.<br />
Other information: Salmon fishing is allowed only from the mouth to Gilligan Creek. All other portions of the river remain closed to salmon fishing. The daily limit is two salmon. Only pink and chinook salmon may be retained. Only one adult chinook may be retained. Night closure is in effect.<br />
Information contact: Brett Barkdull, District Biologist, (360) 466-4345, ext. 270
Effective date: 12:01 p.m. Aug. 6 through Aug. 9, 2009.<br />
Species affected: Pink salmon.<br />
Location: Skagit River from the mouth to Gilligan Creek.<br />
Reason for action: Surplus pink salmon are available for harvest.<br />
Other information: Salmon fishing is allowed only from the mouth to Gilligan Creek. All other portions of the river remain closed to salmon fishing. The daily limit is two salmon. Only pink and chinook salmon may be retained. Only one adult chinook may be retained. Night closure is in effect.<br />
Information contact: Brett Barkdull, District Biologist, (360) 466-4345, ext. 270