WDFW Fishing Rule Change: Chehalis River will not open to fishing for spring chi

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WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE   
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov

April 12, 2019

Chehalis River will not open to fishing for spring chinook salmon

Action:  The Chehalis River was scheduled to open May 1 but will remain closed to salmon fishing.

Effective date:  May 1 through June 30, 2019.

Species affected: Spring chinook salmon.

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 number of spring chinook forecast to return to the Chehalis River basin is less than the spawning goal.  There are no fish available for harvest.

Additional information: Steelhead and other gamefish fisheries will remain as described in the Sport Fishing Rules 2018/2019 Pamphlet.

Information contact:  Mike Scharpf, district biologist, Region 6 (360) 249-1205