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STATE OF WASHINGTON 19971997 pamphletpamphlet editionedition FISHINGFISHING ININ WASHINGTONWASHINGTON Washington Department of FISH and Effective from May 1, 1997, to WILDLIFE April 30, 1998, both dates inclusive. A Message from the Sportfishing Rules Director and the Want to get Commission Chair Involved? The process for adopting changes to the sportfishing rules for the 1998-1999 season will begin in May 1997. Those of Bern Shanks, Director Lisa Pelly, Chair you who participated last year will receive a mailout Washington Washington describing the process. If you haven't been involved and Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish and Wildlife Commission want to, contact us right away! Write to: With the daunting task of saving wild salmon dominating the news and much Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife of the Department of Fish and Wildlife's attention, it's easy to forget that there is still great recreational fishing in our state. Sportfishing Rules Committee Salmon fishing is increasingly restricted by conservation needs, but 600 Capitol Way North opportunities still exist. For example, the Puget Sound Recreational Salmon Olympia, Washington 98501-1091 and Marine Fish Enhancement Program, created by the Legislature in 1994, Call: (360) 902-2700 is expected to contribute to sport catches throughout the Sound this year (see page 12 for details). Many of the state's lakes now are open for fishing FAX: (360) 902-2183 year-round for freshwater anglers. Even so, more than a half million anglers were expected to turn out for the traditional season opener in April. To meet This year, several sportfishing workshops have been demand, WDFW fish hatcheries stock nearly ten million fry that mature in scheduled in June to discuss local sportfishing issues and time for the spring opener. In addition, about 3.7 million catchable-sized assist the public in making proposals. The dates and trout are planted in lakes in March and April. locations are: Besides stocking programs, the department also is working to improve fishing through the Warmwater Enhancement Program (for more information see page 12). June 17 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. An annual highlight for anglers is the Free Fishing Weekend June 7 and 8 Spokane County Public Health District when no license is required to fish, except a steelhead license and catch Building Auditorium record card is required for steelhead. Free catch record cards are also West 1101 College required for salmon, halibut and sturgeon. A list of regional hotspots selected by department fish biologists as the best places for good fishing Spokane, WA on the free weekend is available from the WDFW Olympia or regional June 18 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. offices. The hotspots often are stocked with extra trout for this weekend and Grant County PUD Auditorium many also have good populations of warmwater fish. 312 West 3rd Avenue Shellfish enthusiasts can gather shrimp and crab, as well as collect razor clams on ocean beaches and hunt for hardshell clams on Puget Sound Moses Lake, WA shoreline. For more information the department offers a "Shellfish of June 18 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Washington" brochure and a "Puget Sound Public Shellfish Sites" pamphlet. Montesano City Hall Enjoy your fishing this year. But keep an eye to the future and get involved in 112 North Main Street the fight to save wild salmon and trout. We hope all fishers will pitch in to form the grassroots movement that will be necessary to restore wild fish Montesano, WA runs. Talk to your friends and neighbors, write letters to political officials, June 21 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 join a watershed restoration group and become active. Your actions will WDFW Mill Creek Office determine how much fishing you and your children do in the years to come. 16018 Mill Creek Blvd. Mill Creek, WA June 24 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Non-Discrimination Water Resources Education Center The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will provide equal 4600 SE Columbia Way opportunities to all potential and existing employees without regard to race, Vancouver, WA creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national June 26 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. origin, disability, or Vietnam Era Veterans status. The Department receives Federal Aid for fish and wildlife restoration. Natural Resources Building Room 172 1111 Washington Street SE The Department is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination Olympia, WA on the basis of race, color, national origin or handicap. If you believe you June 28 - 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. have been discriminated against in any Department program, activity, or Yakima Valley Arboretum facility, or if you want further information about Title VI or Section 504, write 1401 Arboretum Drive to: Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240, or Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way N, Yakima, WA Olympia WA 98501-1091. 2 Contents INFORMATION Commission and Director Message .... 2 Phone Numbers .................................... 4 Information How to use this pamphlet ..................... 5 page 4 ? GENERAL RULES License Information .............................. 6 License Requirements ......................... 7 Definitions .......................................... 8-9 License & General Rules General Rules ................................ 10-12 page 6 MARINE AREA RULES Marine Area Rules ............................... 13 Marine Area Map and Definitions ........ 14 Marine Area Rules & Maps ............. 15-39 Salmon Identification Pictures ............ 20 Marine Area Rules Selected Marine Fish ID Pictures ........ 21 page 13 SHELLFISH/SEAWEED RULES Shellfish Identification Pictures ........... 40 Shellfish/Seaweed Rules .............. 41-50 Shellfish/Seaweed Rules FRESHWATER RULES page 40 Statewide Freshwater Rules .......... 51-53 SPECIAL RULES Westside Rivers ............................. 54-84 Freshwater Statewide Rules Selected Game Fish ID Pictures .... 60-61 page 51 SPECIAL RULES Westside Lakes ............................. 85-95 Westside Lakes Access Areas ........... 95 SPECIAL RULES Westside Rivers Special Rules W Eastside Rivers ............................ 96-107 page 54 Eastside Lakes ..........................108-117 Eastside Lakes Access Areas .......... 118 SPORTFISH RECORDS Westside Lakes Special Rules W Freshwater Fish ................................ 119 page 85 Saltwater Fish .................................... 119 Eastside Rivers Special Rules page 96 E Eastside Lakes Special Rules E page 108 This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact (360) 902-2200 or TDD (360) 902-2207. Printing contracts are awarded by the Washington State Department of Printing in a competitive bidding process. If you would like to submit a bid on future fishing or hunting pamphlets, please contact Washington State Department of Printing, Tumwater, Washington, 98502. Cover photograph provided by Jeff Edvalds, Flywater Graphics, Tacoma, Washington. 3 ?Information Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Bern Shanks, Director Bruce Crawford, Assistant Director Hotline Numbers Fish Management Program OLYMPIA OFFICE (Main Office) For the latest rule information, including seasons and Mailing Address: 600 Capitol Way N (360) 902-2200, TDD (360) 902-2207 emergency changes, call: Olympia, WA 98501-1091 Visitors: Natural Resources Building Department of Fish and Wildlife 1111 Washington St. S.E Internet Address: www.wa.gov/wdfw/ Olympia, Washington Fishing Hotline FIELD OFFICES Western Washington: SPOKANE VANCOUVER (360) 696-6211 1-206-976-3200 (509) 456-4082 8702 N Division St. 5405 NE Hazel Dell Ave. Eastern Washington: Spokane, WA 99218-1199 Vancouver, WA 98663-1299 EPHRATA MONTESANO 1-509-976-3200 (509) 754-4624 (360) 249-4628 Calls from 976 access areas are $1.00. Calls from 1550 Alder St. NW 48 Devonshire Road areas blocked from 976 service will be regular long Ephrata, WA 98823-9699 Montesano, WA 98563 distance calls to Shelton (1-360-427-9500). YAKIMA COLUMBIA RIVER Note: The 976 prefix will be disconnected after (509) 575-2740 (360) 576-6073 July 1997. After this time calls to the Fishing 1701 S 24th Ave. Post Office Box 999 Battle Ground, WA 98604 Hotline will be routed to a new hotline number. Yakima, WA 98902-5720 POINT WHITNEY Callers will be advised of the new number as WENATCHEE (360) 796-4601 their call is routed. (509) 662-0452 3860 Chelan Highway N 1000 Point Whitney Road Wenatchee, WA 98801-9607 Brinnon, WA 98320 Recreational Shellfish Emergency Regulations MILL CREEK WILLAPA BAY Hotline: (360) 796-3215 (206) 775-1311 (360) 665-4166 Poaching Hotline: 1-800-477-6224 16018 Mill Creek Blvd. 267th and Sandridge Road Mill Creek, WA 98012-1296 Ocean Park, WA 98640 To report fish kills, or oil or hazardous material spills - call the Department of Emergency Management: 1-800-258-5990. Washington Fish and State and National Parks, Federal Lands Wildlife Commission and Indian Reservations Lisa Pelly, Chair John McGlenn, Member Contact Olympic National Park at (360) 452-4501, Mt. Rainier National Park at (360) Battle Ground Bellevue 569-2211, or North Cascades National Park at (360) 856-5700 for rules and other Roger Contor, Vice Chair Pat McMullen, Member information that apply within the parks. To find out about fishing in more than 124 Ellensburg Mt. Vernon State Parks call 1-800-233-0321. Mitchell S. Johnson, Member Jolene Unsoeld, Member Before fishing on Indian reservations, contact