WDFW Fishing Rule Change: Anglers fishing the Humptulips River must release wild

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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

September 1, 2017

Anglers fishing the Humptulips River must release wild chinook

Action: Anglers fishing the Humptulips River must release all wild chinook salmon.   

Effective dates: Immediately, until further notice.

Location:  Humptulips River, from the mouth to the confluence of the East and West forks, in Grays Harbor County.

Reason for action:  The Department is in the process of adopting permanent rules that are necessary to implement the personal use fishing plans developed through North of Falcon proceedings.   

Other Information:  Salmon daily limit is 6 fish; up to 2 adults may be retained. Release wild coho and wild chinook. Trout and gamefish fisheries remain as listed in the 2017/2018 fishing pamphlet.

Information Contact:  Mike Scharpf, Region 6 (360) 249-1205