01-12-2010, 12:10 PM
Action: Close Nisqually River to recreational fishing.
Effective dates: Jan. 9, 2010, until further notice.<br />
Species affected: Salmon.<br />
Location: Nisqually River from the mouth to military tank crossing bridge (located one mile upstream of mouth of Muck Creek).<br />
Reasons for action: Based on spawner surveys and harvest information, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is concerned that the winter chum return to the Nisqually River is not as abundant as forecast and has the potential to fall short of the escapement goal. Given this information and the need to achieve shared conservation goals, both WDFW and the Nisqually Tribe are closing their respective fisheries for chum salmon.<br />
Other information: Because the river is already closed to fishing for species other than salmon, this regulation effectively closes the river to all fishing. Anglers should refer to the Sport Fishing Rules 2009/2010 Pamphlet Edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON for other ongoing fishing opportunities.<br />
Information Contact: Hal Michael, 360-902-2659, Hal.Michael@dfw.wa.gov , or Larry Phillips (360) 902-2721, Larry.Phillips@dfw.wa.gov .
Effective dates: Jan. 9, 2010, until further notice.<br />
Species affected: Salmon.<br />
Location: Nisqually River from the mouth to military tank crossing bridge (located one mile upstream of mouth of Muck Creek).<br />
Reasons for action: Based on spawner surveys and harvest information, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is concerned that the winter chum return to the Nisqually River is not as abundant as forecast and has the potential to fall short of the escapement goal. Given this information and the need to achieve shared conservation goals, both WDFW and the Nisqually Tribe are closing their respective fisheries for chum salmon.<br />
Other information: Because the river is already closed to fishing for species other than salmon, this regulation effectively closes the river to all fishing. Anglers should refer to the Sport Fishing Rules 2009/2010 Pamphlet Edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON for other ongoing fishing opportunities.<br />
Information Contact: Hal Michael, 360-902-2659, Hal.Michael@dfw.wa.gov , or Larry Phillips (360) 902-2721, Larry.Phillips@dfw.wa.gov .