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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: KP-Skagit on July 16, 2018, 11:24:45 AM

Title: Methow
Post by: KP-Skagit on July 16, 2018, 11:24:45 AM: I am having a heck of a time deciphering the new regulations... However, I believe what I am reading is if you think you are keeping a trout or steelhead legally on the Methow you are dreaming. Is that fair to say?

Thanks
Title: Re: Methow
Post by: quadrafire on July 16, 2018, 11:32:54 AM: Quote from: KP-Skagit on July 16, 2018, 11:24:45 AM
I am having a heck of a time deciphering the new regulations... However, I believe what I am reading is if you think you are keeping a trout or steelhead legally on the Methow you are dreaming. Is that fair to say?

Thanks
Probably.
I haven't looked at the regs for a while, but there used to be a hook size restriction as well. Like no larger than a size 12.
Title: Re: Methow
Post by: 7mmfan on July 16, 2018, 12:19:11 PM: Definitely no steelhead. If it is opened it is an "emergency opener". The default rule is no targeting period.

And it looks like you can only target Eastern Brook Trout in the tributary creeks, not the Methow itself.
Title: Re: Methow
Post by: boneaddict on July 16, 2018, 12:29:59 PM: :yeah: yes

(Ill erase that post because it was confusing...trying to type with boss looking on. :chuckle:}