Post by: addicted2hunting on June 27, 2013, 02:59:58 PM
Post by: bear on June 27, 2013, 04:49:09 PM
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 27, 2013, 06:24:40 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 27, 2013, 06:31:08 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 27, 2013, 06:34:09 PM
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov (http://wdfw.wa.gov)
June 27, 2013
Sockeye retention opens on portions
of the Columbia and Okanogan rivers
Action: Allow retention of sockeye salmon from Priest Rapids Dam upstream to Chief Joseph Dam, including a portion of the lower Okanogan River
Effective dates and locations:
•July 1, 2013 until further notice from Priest Rapids Dam to Wells Dam
•July 16, 2013 until further notice from Wells Dam to Hwy 173 Bridge in Brewster
•July 1, 2013 until further notice from Hwy 173 Bridge in Brewster to Chief Joseph Dam
•July 1, 2013 until further notice from mouth of Okanogan River upstream to the first Highway 97 Bridge
Species affected: Sockeye salmon
Reason for action: Recent estimates of Okanogan sockeye are predicted to be adequate to allow for an anticipated low level (3,000-4,000) of angler harvest.
Other angler information:
•Daily limit six (6) salmon.
•No more than (2) adult hatchery chinook salmon and two (2) adult sockeye salmon may be retained in daily limit.
•Minimum size for adult chinook salmon is 24 inches.
•Minimum size for adult sockeye salmon is 12 inches.
•Anglers must stop fishing once adult salmon limit has been harvested.
•Barbless hooks required, bait is allowed.
•Anglers may fish with two poles with two pole endorsement.
•Anglers are reminded that salmon with floy tags and/or one or more holes (round, approximately Ľ" in diameter) punched in the tail must be released.
•Anglers must have a current Washington fishing license as well as a Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE). Revenue from the CRSSE supports salmon or steelhead seasons on many rivers in the Columbia River system, including enforcing fishery regulations and monitoring the upper Columbia River steelhead fisheries. The endorsement has generated more than $1 million annually for WDFW to maintain and increase fishing opportunities throughout the Columbia River basin.
Information contact: Jeff Korth, Region 2 Fish Program Manager, Ephrata, (509) 754-4624, or Travis Maitland, District 7 Fish Biologist, Wenatchee, (509) 665-3337, or Bob Jateff, District 6 Fish Biologist, Twisp, (509) 997-0316.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
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Post by: addicted2hunting on June 27, 2013, 06:38:21 PM
I think it means 2 adult Chinook 2 adult sockeye within the daily limit of 6. That leaves room for 2 Jacks. :dunno: :dunno:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 27, 2013, 06:50:58 PM
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 27, 2013, 07:28:15 PM
Oups ...no wonder why they always want to give me tickets :dunno: :chuckle: :tup: I know a lot of people who are not going to be happy about this .....All those people who stay at the camp ground with freezers outside their Motor homes will not be loading up to easily this year :yike:
Yeah I'm a little upset about it. After last years 450k run over wells we were a little spoiled but 2 fish that's a kick in the jibblys if you ask me!
Post by: Dhoey07 on June 27, 2013, 08:17:15 PM
Post by: Okano-gun on June 27, 2013, 11:05:58 PM
Year Dam Sockeye
2002 WEL 10,586
2003 WEL 28,977
2004 WEL 78,053
2005 WEL 55,559
2006 WEL 22,075
2007 WEL 22,273
2008 WEL 165,334
2009 WEL 134,937
2010 WEL 291,764
2011 WEL 111,508
2012 WEL 326,107
Post by: Mfowl on June 27, 2013, 11:10:36 PM
Post by: Okano-gun on June 27, 2013, 11:11:51 PM
Fish Water Management Tool - Long Version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWqpnS2zqcQ#ws)
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 28, 2013, 03:17:00 AM
Sweet! Sounds ok to me. I'd rather eat 2 than none.
true.
Post by: bingman on June 28, 2013, 06:56:03 AM
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 28, 2013, 08:03:40 AM
Is it open below Priest?Dont think so.
Post by: bear on June 28, 2013, 09:45:45 AM
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 28, 2013, 12:32:28 PM
It's been open below Priest since the 21st.
oh ok, same limits below?
Post by: bear on June 28, 2013, 01:51:43 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on June 28, 2013, 02:05:05 PM
Just saw the news release.... Talk about a bummer! Last year it was 6 and you were done fishing in an hour! I feel like I just stubbed a toe! $&@$!!!
As Okano-gun said, we're damn lucky to even get a season.
Post by: MtnMuley on June 28, 2013, 02:07:57 PM
Oups ...no wonder why they always want to give me tickets :dunno: :chuckle: :tup: I know a lot of people who are not going to be happy about this .....All those people who stay at the camp ground with freezers outside their Motor homes will not be loading up to easily this year :yike:
They won't give one sh*t about the limits. They are here too enjoy retired life and comradarie while enjoying the fishing. ;)
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 28, 2013, 02:58:14 PM
Just saw the news release.... Talk about a bummer! Last year it was 6 and you were done fishing in an hour! I feel like I just stubbed a toe! $&@$!!!
As Okano-gun said, we're damn lucky to even get a season.
yeah I agree with that for sure just a bummer is all.
Post by: MtnMuley on June 28, 2013, 03:03:06 PM
Post by: antlerking on June 28, 2013, 03:06:08 PM
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 28, 2013, 05:05:43 PM
Post by: Relish the Journey on June 28, 2013, 05:19:03 PM
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 28, 2013, 06:23:56 PM
Question, is the "Brewster Pool" sockeye fishery at the mouth of the Okanogan river open July 1 or July 16?july 1. hey stay away from Brewster pool.... its my super secret spot.... :'(
Post by: bear on June 28, 2013, 06:34:09 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 28, 2013, 06:39:16 PM
DAH ...That's everyones hole :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:Question, is the "Brewster Pool" sockeye fishery at the mouth of the Okanogan river open July 1 or July 16?july 1. hey stay away from Brewster pool.... its my super secret spot.... :'(
Post by: Relish the Journey on June 28, 2013, 07:09:05 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 28, 2013, 07:13:00 PM
Thanks for the info. I promise to not tell a sole about your secret/secluded spot.Not sure we are going this year now they done that ....but knowing me , we will :tup: It was a good time last year ...women got to catch a lot of fish while I baited poles and checked out the scenery ...not land scape neither :chuckle:
Post by: Relish the Journey on June 28, 2013, 07:22:11 PM
Post by: oldschool on June 28, 2013, 07:43:09 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 28, 2013, 07:52:46 PM
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 28, 2013, 08:23:16 PM
You must have invited 300 of your friends last year then
man, wasn't it nuts!? people slamming into each other and stuff. good fishing fun but man...... :o
Post by: addicted2hunting on June 28, 2013, 08:24:27 PM
Thanks for the info. I promise to not tell a sole about your secret/secluded spot.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: MtnMuley on June 28, 2013, 10:42:12 PM
Slow down boys Okanogan still pukeing cold water fish might not stop in BrewsterI'd call it puking chocolate milk, lol
Post by: h2ofowlr on July 01, 2013, 07:56:38 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on July 03, 2013, 10:54:21 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on July 03, 2013, 11:09:43 AM