WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov June 24, 2011
Reiter Ponds section of Skykomish River opens June 29
Action: Open the Reiter Ponds section of the Skykomish River to recreational fishing.
Effective date: 8 a.m. June 29, 2011.
Species affected: All game fish, including steelhead.
Location: Skykomish River from 1,000 feet downstream of Reiter Ponds outlet to 1,500 feet upstream of Reiter Ponds outlet.
Reason for action: The Reiter Ponds Hatchery is on target to collect enough summer steelhead broodstock to meet production needs.
Other information: A night closure and anti-snagging rule are in effect. Fishing from any floating device is prohibited.
Dolly Varden/Bull Trout - minimum size 20 inches may be retained as part of trout daily limit. All Other Trout - minimum size 14 inches, daily limit two.
Other game fish - statewide minimum size and daily limit. That information can be found on page 27 of the 2011-12 Fishing in Washington Sportfishing Rules Pamphlet.
Public access through the Reiter Ponds Hatchery grounds is allowed daily between 6 a.m. and dusk. However, on opening day fishing does not begin until 8 a.m. to ensure an orderly fishery. On Aug.1, this section of the Skykomish River reverts to rules listed in the sportfishing rules pamphlet.
Information contact: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 Fish Biologist (425) 775-1311.
