Purpose: Amend recreational and commercial rules to reflect 1998 North of Falcon decisions.

Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-16-550 Octopus Hole Conservation Area, 220-20-010 General provisions--Lawful and unlawful acts--Salmon, other food fish and shellfish, 220-36-021 Salmon--Grays Harbor--Summer fishery, 220-36-023 Grays Harbor salmon--Fall fishery, 220-40-021 Willapa Bay salmon--Summer fishery, 220-40-027 Salmon--Willapa Bay fall fishery, 220-47-304 Puget Sound--All citizen salmon species seasons, 220-47-307 Closed areas--Puget Sound salmon, 220-47-311 Purse seine--Open periods, 220-47-401 Reef net open periods, 220-47-410 Gill net--Daily hours, 220-47-411 Gill net--Open periods, 220-47-427 Puget Sound--Beach seine--Emerging commercial fishery--Eligibility--Lawful gear, 220-47-428 Beach seine--Open periods, 220-56-124 Unlawful provisions--Hoodsport hatchery, 220-56-126 Nonbuoyant lures and night closures--Saltwater, 220-56-128 Food fish fishing--Closed areas, 220-56-190 Coastal salmon--Saltwater seasons and daily limits, 220-56-191 Puget Sound salmon--Saltwater seasons and daily limits, 220-56-195 Closed areas--Saltwater salmon angling, 220-56-199 Closed areas--Chinook salmon angling, 220-56-205 Hook rules--Nonbuoyant lures, 220-57-120 Bear River, 220-57-130 Bogachiel River, 220-57-140 Chehalis River, 220-57-155 Clearwater River (Jefferson County), 220-57-160 Columbia River, 220-57-175 Cowlitz River, 220-57-187 Deep River (Wahkiakum County), 220-57-195 Dewatto Creek, 220-57-200 Dickey River, 220-57-235 Elochoman River, 220-57-250 Grays Harbor, 220-57-255 Green River (Cowlitz County), 220-57-270 Hoh River, 220-57-290 Icicle River, 220-57-310 Kalama River, 220-57-315 Klickitat River, 220-57-319 Lewis River, 220-57-335 Naselle River, 220-57-340 Nemah River, 220-57-350 Nooksack River, 220-57-355 North River, 220-57-365 Palix River, 220-57-385 Quillayute River, 220-57-405 Samish River, 220-57-425 Skagit River, 220-57-430 Skokomish River, 220-57-435 Skykomish River, 220-57-450 Snohomish River, 220-57-455 Snoqualmie River, 220-57-460 Sol Duc River, 220-57-465 Stillaguamish River, 220-57-480 Toutle River--North Fork, 220-57-495 Washougal River, 220-57-505 White Salmon River, 220-57-510 Willapa River, 220-57-515 Wind River, 220-57-525 Wynoochee River, and 232-28-619 Washington game fish--Exceptions to state-wide rules; new WAC 220-16-002 Definition--Adult salmon, 220-16-005 Definitions--Authorized, 220-57-432 Skookumchuck River, and 220-57-462 Soos Creek; and repealing WAC 220-47-326 Puget Sound commercial salmon--Assessment of impacts on released fish.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040.

Adopted under notice filed as WSR 98-11-086 on May 19, 1998.

Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: WAC 220-36-021 Salmon--Grays Harbor--Summer fishery, 220-36-023 Salmon--Grays Harbor--Fall fishery, and 220-40-021 Salmon--Willapa Bay--Summer fishery, housekeeping change removing the word "from." WAC 220-40-027 Salmon--Willapa Bay--Fall fishery, housekeeping change removing the word "from." Added open periods for fishery in SMCRA 2M and 2G and changed opening date of one fishery in SMCRA 2H per North of Falcon agreement. WAC 220-47-304 Puget Sound--All citizen salmon species seasons, changes species season beginning date in Area 12B to December 18 to conform to management periods agreed to with the Point No Point Treaty Council. WAC 220-47-307 Closed areas--Puget Sound salmon, housekeeping deletion of expired language. Changed Jones Island to James Island in subsection (8) to make geographical reference correct. WAC 220-47-311 Purse seine--Open periods, added open dates and hours for Area 12C per North of Falcon agreements. WAC 220-47-411 Gill net--Open periods, added one day to the opening in Areas 7 and 7A and changed opening in Area 12C per North of Falcon agreement. WAC 220-56-128 Food fish fishing--Closed areas, deleted double listing of Agate Pass closure. WAC 220-56-191 Puget Sound salmon--Saltwater seasons and daily limits, housekeeping change to the name Fourmile rock. WAC 220-56-195 Closed areas--Saltwater salmon angling, changed Commencement Bay closure end date to July 31 per North of Falcon agreement. Housekeeping change in wording for Rosario Strait. WAC 220-56-199 Closed areas--Chinook salmon angling, deleted Duwamish waterway closure. WAC 220-57-270 Hoh River, deleted requirement to release adult coho salmon per the North of Falcon agreement. WAC 220-57-385 Quillayute River, deleted requirement for single barbless hooks per North of Falcon agreement. WAC 220-57-450 Snohomish River, opening date changed from September 1 to October 1. WAC 220-57-455 Snoqualmie River, opening date changed from September 1 to October 1 per North of Falcon agreement.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 3, amended 62, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

July 15, 1998

Evan Jacoby

for Bern Shanks

Director

NEW SECTION

WAC 220-16-002  Definition--Adult salmon. "Adult salmon" is defined as a chinook salmon greater than 24 inches in length, a coho salmon greater than 20 inches in length, or a chum, pink or sockeye salmon greater than 12 inches in length.

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NEW SECTION

WAC 220-16-005  Definitions--Authorized. "Authorized" when used in the context of authorized employee, authorized department personnel, authorized representative of the department, and terms of similar character, shall be defined as any person employed by the department and performing department activities, or any other person under the direct supervision of an employee and who is performing department activities.

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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-16-550  Octopus Hole Conservation Area. "Octopus Hole Conservation Area" is defined as those waters and bedlands of Hood Canal within a line projected due east from the western shore of Hood Canal on latitude 4727'01"N for 200 yards, thence southerly 628 yards parallel to the high water mark to latitude ((4626'66")) 4726'66", thence due west to shore, but excluding those tidelands, bedlands and waters within 100 feet of the high water mark.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-16-550, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-20-010  General provisions--Lawful and unlawful acts--Salmon, other food fish and shellfish. (1) It shall be unlawful to take, fish for, possess or transport for any purpose food fish, shellfish or parts thereof, in or from any of the waters or land over which the state of Washington has jurisdiction, or from the waters of the Pacific Ocean, except at the times, places and in the manners and for the species, quantities, sizes or sexes provided for in the regulations of the department of fisheries.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to have in possession or under control or custody any food fish or shellfish within the land or water boundaries of the state of Washington, except in those areas which are open to commercial fishing or wherein the possession, control or custody of salmon or other food fish or shellfish for commercial purposes is made lawful under a statute of the state of Washington or the rules and regulations of the director of fisheries, unless otherwise provided.

(3) It shall be lawful to fish for, possess, process and otherwise deal in food fish and fish offal or scrap for any purpose, provided; that it shall be unlawful to use any of the following listed species for purposes other than human consumption or fishing bait:

(4) It shall be unlawful for any person to fish for food fish or shellfish while in possession in the field of food fish or shellfish that are in violation of the harvest regulations for the area being fished. This regulation does not apply to vessels in transit.

(5) It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any commercial food fish or shellfish gear to leave such gear unattended in waters of the state or offshore waters unless said gear is marked.

(a) Shellfish pot, bottom fish pot, set line and set net gear must be marked with a buoy to which shall be affixed in a visible and legible manner the department of fisheries approved and registered buoy brand issued to the license, provided that:

(((a))) (i) Buoys affixed to unattended gear must be visible on the surface of the water except during strong tidal flow or extreme weather conditions.

(((b))) (ii) When two or more shellfish pots are attached to a common ground line the number of pots so attached must be clearly labeled on the required buoy.

(b) It is unlawful to operate any gill net, attended or unattended, unless there is affixed, within five feet of each end of the net, a buoy, float, or some other form of marker, visible on the corkline of the net, on which shall be marked in a visible, legible and permanent manner the name and gill net license number of the fisher.

(c) It shall be unlawful at any time to leave a gill net unattended in the commercial salmon fishery.

(6) It shall be unlawful to place any commercial food fish or shellfish gear in any waters closed to commercial fishing, provided; that this provision shall not apply to reef nets or brush weirs or to gear being tested under supervision of the department of fisheries, provided further that it shall be unlawful to take, fish for or possess food fish with any type of commercial fishing gear in the waters of Carr Inlet north of north latitude 47 20' from August 15 through November 30 except as provided in chapter 220-47 WAC.

(7) It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any fishing gear to refuse to submit such gear to inspection in any manner specified by authorized representatives of the department of fisheries.

(8) It shall be unlawful for any person taking or possessing food fish or shellfish taken from any of the waters or beaches of the Columbia River, the state of Washington or the Pacific Ocean for any purpose to fail to submit such food fish or shellfish for inspection by authorized representatives of the department of fisheries.

(9) It shall be unlawful for any person licensed under the fisheries code of Washington to fail to make or return any report required by the department of fisheries relative to the taking, selling, possessing, transporting, processing, freezing and storing of food fish or shellfish whether taken within the jurisdiction of the state of Washington or beyond or on Indian reservations or usual and accustomed Indian fishing grounds.

(10) It shall be unlawful to take, fish for or possess or to injure, kill or molest fish in any fishway, fish ladder, fish screen, holding pond, rearing pond, or other fish protective device, or to interfere in any manner with the proper operation of such fish protective devices.

(11) It shall be unlawful to club, gaff, shoot, snag, snare, dip net, harass, spear, stone or otherwise molest, injure, kill or destroy any food fish or shellfish or parts thereof, or for any person to attempt to commit such acts, or to have any fish, shellfish or parts thereof so taken in possession, except as provided for in this subsection:

(a) It shall be lawful to use a dip net or club in the landing of food fish taken by personal-use angling unless otherwise provided and it shall be lawful to use a gaff in the landing of tuna, halibut and dogfish in all catch record card areas.

(b) It shall be lawful to use a dip net, gaff, or club in the landing of food fish or shellfish taken for commercial purposes, except that it is unlawful to use a fish pew, pitchfork, or any other instrument that will penetrate the body of the food fish or shellfish while sorting commercial catches during the act of discarding those fish that are not going to be retained.

(c) It shall be lawful to use a spear in underwater spear fishing as provided for in WAC 220-56-160.

(d) It shall be lawful to use a spear to take carp as provided for in WAC 220-56-280.

(e) It shall be lawful to snag herring, smelt, anchovies, pilchard, sand lance, and squid when using forage fish jigger gear or squid jigs.

(f) It shall be lawful to shoot halibut when landing them with a dip net or gaff.

(12) It shall be unlawful to take or possess for any purpose any food fish or shellfish smaller than the lawful minimum size limits. Any such fish either snagged, hooked, netted or gilled must be immediately returned to the water with the least possible injury to the fish or shellfish and it shall be unlawful to allow undersized salmon entangled in commercial nets to pass through a power block or onto a power reel or drum.

(13) It shall be unlawful to possess aboard any vessel engaged in commercial fishing or having commercially caught fish aboard, any food fish or shellfish in such condition that its species, length, weight or sex cannot be determined if a species, length, weight, or sex limit is prescribed for said species and it is unlawful to possess food fish or shellfish mutilated in any manner such that the natural length or weight cannot be determined if a length or weight limit is prescribed for said species.

(14) It shall be unlawful in any area to use, operate or carry aboard a commercial fishing vessel a licensed net or combination of such nets, whether fished singly or separately, in excess of the maximum lawful size or length prescribed for a single net in that area, except as otherwise provided for in the rules and regulations of the department of fisheries.

(15) It shall be unlawful for any permit holder to fail to comply with all provisions of any special permit or letter of approval issued to him under the authority of the director of fisheries, or to perform any act not specifically authorized in said document or in the regulations of the director of fisheries.

(16) It shall be unlawful to use, place or cause to be placed in the waters or on the beaches or tidelands of the state any substance or chemical used for control of predators or pests affecting food fish or shellfish or other aquatic marine organisms, without first having obtained a special permit to do so from the director of fisheries.

(17) It shall be unlawful to test commercial fishing gear except as follows:

(a) Bellingham Bay - inside and northerly of a line from Governor's Point to the south tip of Eliza Island to Point Frances in waters 10 fathoms and deeper.

(b) Boundary Bay - north of a line from Birch Point to Point Roberts and south of the international boundary in waters 10 fathoms and deeper during times not under IPSFC control.

(c) San Juan Channel - within a 1 mile radius of Point Caution during times not under IPSFC control.

(d) Port Angeles - inside and westerly of a line projected from the east tip of Ediz Hook through buoy C "1" to the mainland.

(e) Port Gardner - within a 2 mile radius of the entrance to Everett breakwater in waters 10 fathoms and deeper.

(f) Central Puget Sound - between lines from Meadow Point to Point Monroe and Skiff Point to West Point in waters 50 fathoms and deeper.

(g) East Pass - between lines from Point Robinson true east to the mainland and from Dash Point to Point Piner in waters 50 fathoms and deeper.

(h) Port Townsend - westerly of a line from the Coast Guard station in Port Townsend to Walan Point to Kala Point in waters 10 fathoms and deeper.

(i) All tows or sets are limited to 20 minutes exclusive of setting and retrieving time.

(j) All testing is to be accomplished between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

(k) Codends of trawl nets must be left open, all hooks of set line gear must be unbaited, and no lures or baited hooks shall be used with jig or troll gear.

(l) Any and all incidentally caught fish and shellfish must be returned to the waters immediately, and no fish or shellfish are to be retained aboard the vessel at any time during a gear test operation.

(m) It shall be unlawful for any person conducting such gear testing operations to fail to notify the fisheries patrol office in Olympia prior to testing.

(18) It is unlawful for any person or corporation either licensed by the department of fisheries or bringing food fish or shellfish into the state to fail to comply with the directions of authorized department personnel related to the collection of sampling data or material from food fish or shellfish. It is also unlawful for any such person or corporation to fail to relinquish to the department, upon request, any part of a salmon or other food fish containing coded-wire tags, including but not limited to, the snouts of those salmon that are marked by having clipped adipose fins.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-20-010, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 93-15-051, § 220-20-010, filed 7/14/93, effective 8/14/93; 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-20-010, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91; 91-01-023, § 220-20-010, filed 12/10/90, effective 1/10/91; 89-02-022 (Order 88-186), § 220-20-010, filed 12/29/88; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-20-010, filed 4/26/88; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-20-010, filed 4/9/85; 85-08-023 (Order 85-24), § 220-20-010, filed 4/1/85; 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-20-010, filed 3/27/84; 82-15-040 (Order 82-83), § 220-20-010, filed 7/15/82; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-20-010, filed 3/18/82; 81-02-053 (Order 81-3), § 220-20-010, filed 1/7/81; 80-10-058 (Order 80-83), § 220-20-010, filed 8/6/80; 80-07-017 (Order 80-45), § 220-20-010, filed 6/11/80; 79-10-013 (Order 79-75), § 220-20-010, filed 9/7/79; Order 77-14, § 220-20-010, filed 4/15/77; Order 76-148, § 220-20-010, filed 12/2/76; Order 1193, § 220-20-010, filed 3/4/75; Order 1179, § 220-20-010, filed 11/19/74; Order 1106, § 220-20-010, filed 1/10/74; Order 1057, § 220-20-010, filed 5/22/73; Order 945, § 220-20-010, filed 8/16/71; Order 920, § 220-20-010, filed 5/13/71; Order 817, § 220-20-010, filed 5/29/69; Order 810, § 220-20-010, filed 4/17/69; Order 771-A, § 220-20-010, filed 3/29/68; Order 767, § 1, filed 12/22/67; Order 758, § 3, filed 10/16/67; Order 726, §§ 2, 3, filed 4/24/67; Order 721, § 1, filed 3/9/67; Subsections 1, 2 from Orders 405 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsection 3 from Order 677, filed 3/31/66; Subsection 16 from Order 525, filed 5/3/61; Orders 355 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsection 4 from Order 591, filed 10/28/63; Orders 479 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsection 5 from Orders 383 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsections 6, 26, 35 from Order 568, filed 3/26/63; Order 543, filed 3/20/62; Order 507, filed 4/13/60; Order 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsections 7-11, 13-15, 17, 18, 22 from Orders 355 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsection 12 from Orders 407 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsections 19, 27 from Orders 480 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsection 20 from Order 677, filed 3/31/66; Orders 483 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsection 23 from Order 677, filed 3/31/66; Order 605, filed 4/21/64; Order 568, filed 3/26/63; Order 543, filed 3/20/62; Order 507, filed 4/13/60; Order 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsection 24 from Order 605, filed 4/21/64; Orders 407 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsection 25 from Orders 449 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsections 28-33 from Orders 456 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsection 34 from Orders 486 and 256, filed 3/1/60; Subsection 36 from Order 591, filed 10/28/63; Subsections 37 and 38 from Order 677, filed 3/31/66; Subsection 39 from Order 672, filed 12/28/65.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-123, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97)

WAC 220-36-021  Salmon--Grays Harbor--Summer fishery. ((From)) July 5 through August 15 of ((1997)) 1998, it is unlawful to fish for salmon in Grays Harbor for commercial purposes or to possess salmon taken from those waters for commercial purposes.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-15-148 (Order 97-123), § 220-36-021, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97; 96-13-035 (Order 96-77), § 220-36-021, filed 6/11/96, effective 7/12/96; 95-13-065 (Order 95-76), § 220-36-021, filed 6/19/95, effective 7/20/95; 94-13-014 (Order 94-46), § 220-36-021, filed 6/3/94, effective 7/4/94; 90-18-023 (Order 90-77), § 220-36-021, filed 8/24/90, effective 9/24/90; 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-36-021, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89; 88-19-098 (Order 88-116), § 220-36-021, filed 9/20/88; 87-21-041 (Order 87-161), § 220-36-021, filed 10/14/87; 86-15-016 (Order 86-55), § 220-36-021, filed 7/10/86; 85-13-073 (Order 85-64), § 220-36-021, filed 6/19/85; 84-15-008 (Order 84-66), § 220-36-021, filed 7/6/84; 83-13-054 (Order 83-53), § 220-36-021, filed 6/15/83; 82-13-048 (Order 82-63), § 220-36-021, filed 6/11/82; 81-13-005 (Order 81-37), § 220-36-021, filed 6/8/81; 80-09-072 (Order 80-69), § 220-36-021, filed 7/18/80; Order 77-71, § 220-36-021, filed 8/18/77; Order 77-44, § 220-36-021, filed 6/3/77; Order 76-73, § 220-36-021, filed 8/16/76; Order 1221, § 220-36-021, filed 7/1/75; Order 1133, § 220-36-021, filed 7/19/74.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-123, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97)

WAC 220-36-023  Grays Harbor salmon--Fall fishery. ((From)) August 16 through December 31 of each year, it is unlawful to fish for salmon in Grays Harbor for commercial purposes, except that:

Fishing period

(((1))) Gill net gear may be used to fish for salmon from 6:00 p.m. September ((2)) 27 to 6:00 p.m. ((September 4, and 6:00 p.m. September 9 to 6:00 p.m. September 11, 1997)) October 2, 1998, in SMCRA 2C.

(((2) Gill net gear may be used to fish for salmon from 6:00 p.m. September 2 to 6:00 p.m. September 4, and 6:00 p.m. September 9 to 6:00 p.m. September 11, 1997, in SMCRA 2D.

(3) Gill net gear shall be used as provided for in WAC 220-36-015, except that it shall not contain mesh smaller than 8 inches.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-15-148 (Order 97-123), § 220-36-023, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97; 96-13-035 (Order 96-77), § 220-36-023, filed 6/11/96, effective 7/12/96; 95-13-065 (Order 95-76), § 220-36-023, filed 6/19/95, effective 7/20/95; 94-13-014 (Order 94-46), § 220-36-023, filed 6/3/94, effective 7/4/94; 93-14-042 (Order 93-54), § 220-36-023, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93; 90-18-023 (Order 90-77), § 220-36-023, filed 8/24/90, effective 9/24/90; 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-36-023, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-123, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97)

WAC 220-40-021  Willapa Bay salmon--Summer fishery. ((From)) July 5 through August 15 of ((1997)) 1998, it is unlawful to fish for salmon in Willapa Bay for commercial purposes or to possess salmon taken from those waters for commercial purposes.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-15-148 (Order 97-123), § 220-40-021, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97; 96-13-035 (Order 96-77), § 220-40-021, filed 6/11/96, effective 7/12/96; 95-13-065 (Order 95-76), § 220-40-021, filed 6/19/95, effective 7/20/95; 94-13-014 (Order 94-46), § 220-40-021, filed 6/3/94, effective 7/4/94; 90-18-023 (Order 90-77), § 220-40-021, filed 8/24/90, effective 9/24/90; 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-40-021, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89; 88-19-098 (Order 88-116), § 220-40-021, filed 9/20/88; 87-21-041 (Order 87-161), § 220-40-021, filed 10/14/87; 86-15-016 (Order 86-55), § 220-40-021, filed 7/10/86; 85-13-073 (Order 85-64), § 220-40-021, filed 6/19/85; 84-15-008 (Order 84-66), § 220-40-021, filed 7/6/84; 83-13-054 (Order 83-53), § 220-40-021, filed 6/15/83; 82-13-048 (Order 82-63), § 220-40-021, filed 6/11/82; 81-13-005 (Order 81-37), § 220-40-021, filed 6/8/81; 80-09-072 (Order 80-69), § 220-40-021, filed 7/18/80; 79-07-046 (Order 79-43), § 220-40-021, filed 6/22/79; 78-09-041 (Order 78-61), § 220-40-021, filed 8/18/78; Order 77-71, § 220-40-021, filed 8/18/77; Order 77-44, § 220-40-021, filed 6/3/77; Order 76-73, § 220-40-021, filed 8/16/76; Order 1221, § 220-40-021, filed 7/1/75; Order 1133, § 220-40-021, filed 7/19/74.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-123, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97)

WAC 220-40-027  Salmon--Willapa Bay fall fishery. ((From)) August 16 through December 31 of each year, it is unlawful to fish for salmon in Willapa Bay for commercial purposes or to possess salmon taken from those waters for commercial purposes, except that:

Fishing period

(1) Gill net gear may be used to fish for salmon from:

(a) 6:00 ((p.m. August 18)) a.m. to 6:00 p.m. August 19((, 6:00 p.m. August 21 to 6:00 p.m. August 22,)) and 6:00 p.m. August ((27)) 26 to 6:00 p.m. August ((28)) 27, ((6:00 p.m. September 2 to 6:00 p.m. September 4 and 6:00 p.m. September 8 to 6:00 p.m. September 10, 1997)) 1998, in SMCRA 2M, that portion of SMCRA 2G east of a line drawn true north-south through Willapa Channel Entrance Buoy 12, that portion of SMCRA 2H west of Willapa Channel Marker 35 and that portion of SMCRA 2J north of an east-west line through the north entrance marker to the Nahcotta boat basin (red flasher no. 2);

(b) 6:00 p.m. September ((16)) 21 to 6:00 p.m. September 25, 6:00 p.m. September 27 to 6:00 p.m. October 1 and 6:00 p.m. October 4 to 6:00 p.m. October 8, ((1997)) 1998, in SMCRA 2H((, 2M and that portion of SMCRA 2G east of a line drawn true north-south through Willapa Channel Entrance Buoy 12));

(c) 6:00 p.m. September ((18)) 21 to ((6:00 p.m. September 19,)) 6:00 p.m. September 22 ((to)) 6:00 p.m. September ((23,)) 24 to 6:00 p.m. September 25 ((to)) 6:00 p.m. September ((26,)) 28 to 6:00 p.m. September 29 ((to 6:00 p.m. September 30)), and 6:00 p.m. October ((2)) 5 to 6:00 p.m. October ((3)) 6, ((1997)) 1998, in that part of SMCRA 2J north of an east-west line through the north entrance marker to the Nahcotta basin (red flasher no. 2).

(d) 6:00 p.m. ((October 4)) September 21 to 6:00 p.m. October ((9, 1997, in SMCRA 2H)) 1, and 6:00 p.m. October 4 to 6:00 p.m. October 8, 1998, in SMCRA 2M and SMCRA 2G east of a line drawn true north-south through Willapa Channel entrance buoy 12.

(2) The Tokeland Boat basin is closed to commercial fishing during the openings in SMCRA 2G described in this section. The Tokeland Boat basin means that portion of SMCRA 2G bounded on the south by the shoreline of the boat basin, on the west by the seawall and on the north and east by a line from the Tokeland Channel Marker "3" (flashing green, 4-second) to Tokeland Channel Marker "4" to the tip of the seawall.

Gear

(3) Gill net gear shall be used as provided in WAC 220-40-015 except that before 6:00 p.m. September ((17)) 22, there is no maximum mesh size limit, and ((after 6:00 p.m. October 4 the minimum)) the maximum mesh size is ((8)) 6 1/2 inches September 22 through October 8, 1998.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-15-148 (Order 97-123), § 220-40-027, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97; 96-13-035 (Order 96-77), § 220-40-027, 6/11/96, effective 7/12/96; 95-13-065 (Order 95-76), § 220-40-027, filed 6/19/95, effective 7/20/95; 94-16-017 (Order 94-61), § 220-40-027, filed 7/21/94, effective 8/21/94; 93-14-042 (Order 93-54), § 220-40-027, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93; 90-18-023 (Order 90-77), § 220-40-027, filed 8/24/90, effective 9/24/90; 89-16-056 (Order 89-71), § 220-40-027, filed 7/28/89, effective 8/28/89.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-124, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97)

WAC 220-47-307  Closed areas--Puget Sound salmon. It is unlawful at any time, unless otherwise provided, to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken for commercial purposes with any type of gear from the following portions of Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas, except that closures listed in this section shall not apply to reef net fishing areas listed in RCW 75.12.140:

Areas 4B, 5, 6, 6B, and 6C - The Strait of Juan de Fuca Preserve as defined in WAC 220-47-266.

Area 6D - That portion within 1,000 feet of each mouth of the Dungeness River. ((Through October 4, 1997, closed in those waters within 1,000 feet of shore between the Dungeness Oyster House and a fish and wildlife boundary marker 1,000 feet east of the easternmost mouth of the Dungeness River.))

Area 7 - (1) The San Juan Island Preserve as defined in WAC 220-47-262.

(2) Those waters within 1,500 feet of shore on Orcas Island from Deer Point northeasterly to Lawrence Point thence west to a point intercepting a line projected from the northernmost point of Jones Island thence 90 true to Orcas Island.

(3) Those waters within 1,500 feet of the shore of Cypress Island from Cypress Head to the northernmost point of Cypress Island.

(4) Those waters easterly of a line projected from Iceberg Point to Iceberg Island, to the easternmost point of Charles Island, then true north from the northernmost point of Charles Island to the shore of Lopez Island.

(5) Those waters northerly of a line projected from the southernmost point of land at Aleck Bay to the westernmost point of Colville Island, thence from the easternmost point of Colville Island to Point Colville.

(6) Those waters within 1,500 feet of the shore of Fidalgo Island from the Initiative 77 marker northerly to Biz Point, those waters easterly of a line projected from ((Edith)) Biz Point on Fidalgo Island to the Williamson Rocks light, thence to the Dennis Shoal Light, thence to the light on the westernmost point of Burrows Island, thence to the southwesternmost point of Fidalgo ((Head)) Island, those waters within 1,500 feet of the western shore of Allan Island, those waters within 1,500 feet of the western shore of Burrows Island, and those waters within 1,500 feet of the shore of Fidalgo Island from Fidalgo Head northerly to Shannon Point.

(7) Those waters within 1,500 feet of Lopez Island from Point Colville northerly to Lopez Pass and those waters within 1,500 feet of the eastern shore of Decatur Island from the southernmost point of land northerly to Fauntleroy Point.

(8) Those waters within 1,500 feet of the shore of James Island.

Area 7A - The Drayton Harbor Preserve as defined in WAC 220-47-252.

Area 7B - That portion south and east of a line from William Point on Samish Island to Saddlebag Island to the southeastern tip of Guemes Island, and that portion northerly of the railroad trestle in Chuckanut Bay.

Area 7C - That portion southeasterly of a line projected from the mouth of Oyster Creek 237 true to a fishing boundary marker on Samish Island.

Area 8 - (1) That portion of Skagit Bay easterly of a line projected from Brown Point on Camano Island to a white monument on the easterly point of Ika Island, thence across the Skagit River to the terminus of the jetty with McGlinn Island.

(2) Those waters within 1,500 feet of the western shore of Camano Island south of a line projected true west from Rocky Point.

Area 8A - Those waters easterly of a line projected from Mission Point to Buoy C1, excluding the waters of Area 8D, thence through the green light at the entrance jetty of the Snohomish River and across the mouth of the Snohomish River to landfall on the eastern shore, and those waters northerly of a line from Camano Head to the northern boundary of Area 8D.

Area 9 - Those waters lying inside and westerly of a line projected from the Point No Point light to Sierra Echo buoy thence to Forbes Landing wharf, east of Hansville.

Area 10 - (1) Those waters easterly of a line projected from Meadow Point to West Point.

(2) Those waters of Port Madison northwest of a line from the Agate Pass entrance light to the light on the end of the Indianola dock.

(3) Additional coho seasonal closure: Those waters of Elliott Bay east of a line from Alki Point to the light at Fourmile Rock and those waters northerly of a line projected from Point Wells to "SF" Buoy then west to President's Point.

Area 10E - Those waters of Liberty Bay north of a line projected due east from the southernmost Keyport dock, those waters of Dyes Inlet north of the Manette Bridge, and those waters of Sinclair Inlet southwest of a line projected true east from the Bremerton ferry terminal.

Area 11 - (1) Those waters northerly of a line projected true west from the light at the mouth of Gig Harbor and those waters south of a line from Browns Point to the northernmost point of land on Point Defiance.

(2) Additional coho seasonal closure: Those waters south of a line projected from the light at the mouth of Gig Harbor to the Tahlequah ferry dock then south to the Point Defiance ferry dock, and those waters south of a line projected from the Point Defiance ferry dock to Dash Point.

Area 12 - Those waters inside and easterly of a line projected from Lone Rock to the navigation light off Big Beef Creek, thence southerly to the tip of the outermost northern headland of Little Beef Creek.

Area 12A - Those waters north of a line projected due east from Broad Spit.

Area 12B - Those waters within 1/4 mile of the mouths of the Dosewallips, Duckabush, and Hamma Hamma rivers and Anderson Creek.

Areas 12, 12A, and 12B - Additional chinook seasonal closure: Those waters north and east of a line projected from Tekiu Point to Triton Head.

Areas 12, 12B and 12C - Those waters within 1,000 feet of the eastern shore.

Area 12C - (1) Those waters within 2,000 feet of the western shore between the dock at Glen Ayr R.V. Park and the Hoodsport marina dock.

(2) Those waters south of a line projected from the Cushman Powerhouse to the public boat ramp at Union.

(3) Those waters within 1/4 mile of the mouth of the Dewatto River.

Areas 12 and 12D - Additional coho and chum seasonal closure: Those waters of Area 12 south and west of a line projected 94 degrees true from Hazel Point to the light on the opposite shore, bounded on the west by the Area 12/12B boundary line, and those waters of Area 12D.

Area 13A - Those waters of Burley Lagoon north of State Route 302, those waters within 1,000 feet of the outer oyster stakes off Minter Creek Bay including all waters of Minter Creek Bay, those waters westerly of a line drawn due north from Thompson Spit at the mouth of Glen Cove, and those waters within 1/4 mile of Green Point.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-307, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97; 96-15-101 (Order 96-81), § 220-47-307, filed 7/22/96, effective 8/22/96; 95-13-056 (Order 95-75), § 220-47-307, filed 6/16/95, effective 7/17/95; 94-15-001 (Order 94-62), § 220-47-307, filed 7/6/94, effective 8/6/94; 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-307, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92; 91-18-024 (Order 91-72), § 220-47-307, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91; 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-47-307, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90; 88-14-133 (Order 88-48), § 220-47-307, filed 7/6/88; 85-13-032 (Order 85-60), § 220-47-307, filed 6/12/85; 84-13-078 (Order 84-53), § 220-47-307, filed 6/21/84; 83-14-020 (Order 83-57), § 220-47-307, filed 6/28/83; 82-15-040 (Order 82-83), § 220-47-307, filed 7/15/82; 81-18-017 (Order 81-101), § 220-47-307, filed 8/25/81; 80-10-058 (Order 80-83), § 220-47-307, filed 8/6/80.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-124, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97)

WAC 220-47-304  Puget Sound--All citizen salmon species seasons. The following are Puget Sound all citizens salmon species seasons listed by area and species:

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-304, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97; 96-15-101 (Order 96-81), § 220-47-304, filed 7/22/96, effective 8/22/96; 95-13-056 (Order 95-75), § 220-47-304, filed 6/16/95, effective 7/17/95; 94-15-001 (Order 94-62), § 220-47-304, filed 7/6/94, effective 8/6/94; 93-14-041 (Order 93-55), § 220-47-304, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93; 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-304, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92; 91-18-024 (Order 91-72), § 220-47-304, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91; 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-47-304, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90; Order 988, § 220-47-304, filed 4/28/72.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-124, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97)

WAC 220-47-311  Purse seine--Open periods. During 1997, it is unlawful to take, fish for or possess salmon taken with purse seine gear for commercial purposes from Puget Sound except in the following designated Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas during the periods provided for hereinafter in each respective Management and Catch Reporting Area:

It is unlawful to retain chinook salmon taken with purse seine gear ((in Areas 7, 7B, 8, 8A, 12, 12B and 12C. It is unlawful to retain chinook salmon taken with purse seine gear in Area 7A from October 1 to November 30, 1997. It is unlawful to retain coho salmon taken with purse seine gear in Area 8A)). All other saltwater and freshwater areas - closed.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-311, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97; 96-15-101 (Order 96-81), § 220-47-311, filed 7/22/96, effective 8/22/96; 95-13-056 (Order 95-75), § 220-47-311, filed 6/16/95, effective 7/17/95; 94-15-001 (Order 94-62), § 220-47-311, filed 7/6/94, effective 8/6/94; 93-14-041 (Order 93-55), § 220-47-311, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93; 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-311, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92; 91-18-024 (Order 91-72), § 220-47-311, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91; 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-47-311, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90; 89-13-004 (Order 89-44), § 220-47-311, filed 6/8/89; 88-14-133 (Order 88-48), § 220-47-311, filed 7/6/88; 87-15-059 (Order 87-72), § 220-47-311, filed 7/14/87; 86-13-038 (Order 86-46), § 220-47-311, filed 6/12/86; 85-13-032 (Order 85-60), § 220-47-311, filed 6/12/85; 84-13-078 (Order 84-53), § 220-47-311, filed 6/21/84; 83-14-020 (Order 83-57), § 220-47-311, filed 6/28/83; 82-15-040 (Order 82-83), § 220-47-311, filed 7/15/82; 81-18-017 (Order 81-101), § 220-47-311, filed 8/25/81; 80-10-058 (Order 80-83), § 220-47-311, filed 8/6/80; 78-05-018 (Order 78-16), § 220-47-311, filed 4/13/78; Order 77-66, § 220-47-311, filed 8/5/77; Order 77-14, § 220-47-311, filed 4/15/77; Order 76-41, § 220-47-311, filed 6/4/76; Order 1251, § 220-47-311, filed 8/18/75; Order 1210, § 220-47-311, filed 5/26/75; Order 1143, § 220-47-311, filed 8/8/74; Order 1125, § 220-47-311, filed 6/6/74; Order 1066, § 220-47-311, filed 7/19/73; Order 1057, § 220-47-311, filed 5/22/73; Order 988, § 220-47-311, filed 4/28/72.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-124, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97)

WAC 220-47-401  Reef net open periods. During 1997, it is unlawful to take, fish for or possess salmon taken with reef net gear for commercial purposes in Puget Sound except in the following designated Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas, during the periods provided for hereinafter in each respective area:

It is unlawful to retain chinook salmon taken with reef net gear. All other saltwater and freshwater areas - closed.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-401, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97; 96-15-101 (Order 96-81), § 220-47-401, filed 7/22/96, effective 8/22/96; 95-13-056 (Order 95-75), § 220-47-401, filed 6/16/95, effective 7/17/95; 94-15-001 (Order 94-62), § 220-47-401, filed 7/6/94, effective 8/6/94; 93-14-041 (Order 93-55), § 220-47-401, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93; 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-401, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92; 91-18-024 (Order 91-72), § 220-47-401, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91; 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-47-401, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90; 89-13-004 (Order 89-44), § 220-47-401, filed 6/8/89; 88-14-133 (Order 88-48), § 220-47-401, filed 7/6/88; 87-15-059 (Order 87-72), § 220-47-401, filed 7/14/87; 86-13-038 (Order 86-46), § 220-47-401, filed 6/12/86; 81-18-017 (Order 81-101), § 220-47-401, filed 8/25/81; 80-10-058 (Order 80-83), § 220-47-401, filed 8/6/80; 78-05-018 (Order 78-16), § 220-47-401, filed 4/13/78; Order 77-66, § 220-47-401, filed 8/5/77; Order 77-14, § 220-47-401, filed 4/15/77; Order 76-41, § 220-47-401, filed 6/4/76; Order 1210, § 220-47-401, filed 5/26/75; Order 1143, § 220-47-401, filed 8/8/74; Order 1125, § 220-47-401, filed 6/6/74; Order 1066, § 220-47-401, filed 7/19/73; Order 1057, § 220-47-401, filed 5/22/73; Order 988, § 220-47-401, filed 4/28/72.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-124, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97)

WAC 220-47-410  Gill net--Daily hours. It shall be unlawful to take or fish for sockeye or pink salmon in Areas 7 or 7A with gill net gear from 12:00 midnight to 1.5 hours after sunrise. ((In 1997, it shall be unlawful to take or fish for sockeye or pink salmon in areas 7 or 7A with gill net gear except within the following daily hours:

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-410, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-124, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97)

WAC 220-47-411  Gill net--Open periods. During 1997, it is unlawful to take, fish for or possess salmon taken with gill net gear for commercial purposes from Puget Sound except in the following designated Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas during the seasons provided for hereinafter in each respective fishing area:

Note: Area 6D skiff gill net only. It is unlawful to retain chinook ((or)), pink, or chum salmon in Area 6D.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-411, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97; 96-15-101 (Order 96-81), § 220-47-411, filed 7/22/96, effective 8/22/96; 95-13-056 (Order 95-75), § 220-47-411, filed 6/16/95, effective 7/17/95; 94-15-001 (Order 94-62), § 220-47-411, filed 7/6/94, effective 8/6/94; 93-14-041 (Order 93-55), § 220-47-411, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93; 92-15-105 (Order 92-47), § 220-47-411, filed 7/20/92, effective 8/20/92; 91-18-024 (Order 91-72), § 220-47-411, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91; 90-13-025 (Order 90-49), § 220-47-411, filed 6/11/90, effective 7/12/90; 89-13-004 (Order 89-44), § 220-47-411, filed 6/8/89; 88-14-133 (Order 88-48), § 220-47-411, filed 7/6/88; 87-15-059 (Order 87-72), § 220-47-411, filed 7/14/87; 86-13-038 (Order 86-46), § 220-47-411, filed 6/12/86; 85-13-032 (Order 85-60), § 220-47-411, filed 6/12/85; 84-13-078 (Order 84-53), § 220-47-411, filed 6/21/84; 83-14-020 (Order 83-57), § 220-47-411, filed 6/28/83; 82-15-040 (Order 82-83), § 220-47-411, filed 7/15/82; 81-18-017 (Order 81-101), § 220-47-411, filed 8/25/81; 80-10-058 (Order 80-83), § 220-47-411, filed 8/6/80; 78-05-018 (Order 78-16), § 220-47-411, filed 4/13/78; Order 77-66, § 220-47-411, filed 8/5/77; Order 77-14, § 220-47-411, filed 4/15/77; Order 76-41, § 220-47-411, filed 6/4/76; Order 1251, § 220-47-411, filed 8/18/75; Order 1210, § 220-47-411, filed 5/26/75; Order 1143, § 220-47-411, filed 8/8/74; Order 1125, § 220-47-411, filed 6/6/74; Order 1066, § 220-47-411, filed 7/19/73; Order 1057, § 220-47-411, filed 5/22/73; Order 988, § 220-47-411, filed 4/28/72.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-124, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97)

WAC 220-47-427  Puget Sound--Beach seine--Emerging commercial fishery--Eligibility--Lawful gear. (1) The Puget Sound beach seine salmon fishery is designated as an emerging commercial fishery for which a vessel is required. An emerging commercial fishery license and an experimental fishery permit are required to participate in this fishery.

(2) The department will issue five Quilcene Bay salmon beach seine experimental fishery permits (Quilcene permits).

(3) The following is the selection process the department will use to offer a Quilcene permit.

(a) Persons who held a Quilcene Bay salmon beach seine experimental fishery permit in ((1996)) 1997 will be eligible for a permit in ((1997)) 1998.

(b) The department established a pool of applicants by drawing on September 9, 1996. The pool established by this drawing will be maintained to replace any permit(s) which may be voided.

(4) Permit holders are required to participate in the Quilcene Bay salmon beach seine experimental fishery.

(a) For purposes of this section, "participation" means the holder of the Quilcene permit being aboard the designated vessel in the open fishery area four days each week during the open fishing period, except that during the Fraser sockeye and pink salmon species season in Areas 7 and 7A "participation" means the holder of the Quilcene permit being aboard the designated vessel in the open fishery area two days each week during the open fishing period.

(b) If the Quilcene permit holder fails to participate, the Quilcene permit issued to that fisher will be void and a new Quilcene permit will be ((reissued)) issued through a random drawing from the applicant pool established in 1996.

(c) The department may require proof of participation by registering with state, federal or tribal officials each day the Quilcene permit holder participates.

(d) Persons who participate, but violate conditions of a Quilcene permit, will have the permit voided and a new Quilcene permit will be reissued through a random drawing from the pool of the voided permit holder. Chum salmon may not be retained by a Quilcene permit holder. Chum salmon must be released alive, or, at the direction of federal or state officials, submitted for broodstock purposes.

(5) Any person who fails to purchase the license, fails to participate, or violates the conditions of a Quilcene permit will have his or her name permanently withdrawn from the pools.

(6) It is unlawful to take salmon with beach seine gear that does not meet the requirements of this subsection.

(a) Beach seine salmon nets in Puget Sound shall not exceed 600 feet in length or 100 meshes in depth, or contain meshes of a size less than 3 inches or greater than 4 inches.

(b) Mesh webbing must be constructed with a twine size no smaller than 210/30d nylon, 12 thread cotton, or the equivalent diameter in any other material.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-427, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97; 96-19-049 (Order 96-152), § 220-47-427, filed 9/12/96, effective 10/13/96.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-124, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97)

WAC 220-47-428  Beach seine--Open periods. During 1997, it is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken with beach seine gear for commercial purposes from Puget Sound except in the following designated Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas during the periods provided hereinafter in each respective Management and Catch Reporting Area:

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-16-030 (Order 97-124), § 220-47-428, filed 7/29/97, effective 8/29/97; 96-15-101 (Order 96-81), § 220-47-428, filed 7/22/96, effective 8/22/96.]

REPEALER

The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:

WAC 220-47-326 Puget Sound commercial salmon--Assessment of impacts on released fish.

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-56-124  Unlawful provisions--Hoodsport Hatchery. During the period ((October)) July 1 through December 15, those waters of Catch Record Card Area 12 within a 2,000 foot arc seaward of yellow buoys at the mouth of Finch Creek at the Hoodsport Salmon Hatchery are regulated as provided for in this section:

(1) These waters are open to salmon angling regardless of the status of the surrounding waters of Area 12.

(2) Special daily limit of four salmon, except release ((chinook)) chum salmon and of which no more than one salmon may be a chinook salmon - ((October)) July 1 through October 15. Special daily limit of four salmon of which no more than ((two)) one may be a chinook salmon - October 16 through December 15.

(3) ((During the period October 1 through December 15)) It is unlawful to fish for or possess salmon taken from these waters from ((8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m)) one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-56-124, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-124, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-124, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-56-124, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-124, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-46, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95)

WAC 220-56-126  Nonbuoyant lures and night closures--Saltwater. It is unlawful to fish for or possess salmon taken for personal use from the following saltwater areas unless the hooks meet the requirements of this section.

(1) Nonbuoyant lure restriction: In the following waters during the periods shown, it is unlawful to use a nonbuoyant lure that has more than one single hook or has a hook measuring more than 3/4 inch point to shank:

(2) During the gear restricted periods provided for in this section it is unlawful to fish for food fish or shellfish from one hour after official sunset to one hour before official sunrise.

(3) No leads, weights, or sinkers may be attached below or less than 12 inches above a lure.

(4) All hooks must be attached within 3 inches of the bait or lure.

(5) It is unlawful to use baitfish jigger gear.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-126, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-126, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 90-06-026, § 220-56-126, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-126, filed 3/16/89; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-126, filed 4/9/85.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-56-128  Food fish fishing--Closed areas. It is unlawful to fish for or possess food fish taken from the following areas during the times indicated.

(1) It is unlawful at all times to fish for or possess food fish taken for personal use in waters lying within 400 feet below any fish rack, fishway, dam or other artificial or natural obstruction, either temporary or permanent, unless otherwise provided.

(2) Waters of Budd Inlet at Olympia south of the Fourth Avenue Bridge are closed at all times, and all contiguous waters lying between the Fourth Avenue Bridge and a line from the northwesterly corner of the ((Bayview)) Thriftway Market Building to a point 100 yards north of the railroad bridge located on the western side of the inlet opposite the ((Bayview)) Thriftway Market Building are closed during the period July 16 through October 31.

(3) The waters of Percival Cove are closed at all times.

(4) Those waters of Hood Canal inshore from yellow marker buoys to the mouth of Finch Creek are closed the entire year.

(5) Waters within a radius of 100 yards from the Enetai Hatchery Outfall Creek where it enters saltwater are closed at all times.

(6) Those waters of Sinclair Inlet inside a line fifty yards from the pierhead line of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard at Bremerton are closed at all times.

(7) Those waters of Hood Canal within 100 feet of the Seabeck Highway Bridge over Big Beef Creek are closed August 1 through November 30.

(8) In Shilshole Bay waters east of a line 175 feet west of the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge are closed to fishing.

(9) Those waters of the Chinook River upstream from tide gate at the Highway 101 Bridge are closed at all times.

(10) Those waters of the Columbia River between the Vernita Bridge and the Hanford power line crossing (wooden towers at S24, T13N, R27E) are closed October 23 through June 15.

(11) Those waters of the Columbia River between the upstream line of Bonneville Dam to a point 600 feet below the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam Powerhouse are closed at all times.

(12) Waters of the Lake Washington Ship Canal west of a north-south line 400 feet east of the eastern end of the north wing wall of Chittenden Locks to the mouth of the Lake Washington Ship Canal are closed to food fish angling at all times.

(13) Waters of Catch Record Card Area 10 west of a line from Point Monroe to Indianola and east of a line from Point Bolin to Battle Point are closed to food fish angling from January 1 through March 31.

(14) Waters within 200 yards of the salmon net pens located near Sund Rock in Hood Canal are closed to the taking of food fish other than salmon at all times.

(15) Waters of the Titlow Beach Marine Preserve Area are closed to the taking of food fish at all times except that it is lawful to fish for salmon with artificial lures only from shore or a nonmotorized vessel.

(16) Chief Joseph Dam - closed to fishing from the Okanogan County shore between the dam and the Highway 17 Bridge. Closed to boat fishing downstream of Chief Joseph Dam to the Corps of Engineers Safety Zone Marker.

(17) Wells Dam - waters between the upstream line of Wells Dam to boundary markers 400 feet below the spawning channel discharge on the Chelan County side and the fish ladder on the Douglas County side.

(18) Rocky Reach, Rock Island and Wanapum Dams - waters between the upstream lines of these dams and boundary markers 400 feet downstream of the fish ladders at Rocky Reach and Rock Island Dams and boundary markers at Wanapum Dam 750 feet below the east fish ladder and 500 feet below the west fish ladder.

(19) Priest Rapids Dam - waters between the upstream line of Priest Rapids Dam and boundary markers 650 feet below the fish ladders.

(20) Jackson (Moran) Creek - all waters of the Priest Rapids hatchery system including Columbia River waters out to midstream between markers located 100 feet upstream and 400 feet downstream of the mouth of the hatchery outlet.

(21) McNary Dam - waters between the upstream line of McNary Dam and a line across the river from the red and white marker on the Oregon shore to the downstream end of the wingwall of the boat lock near the Washington shore.

(22) John Day Dam - waters between the upstream line of John Day Dam and markers approximately 3,000 feet downstream, except that fishing is permitted from the Washington shore to within 400 feet of the fishway entrance.

(23) The Dalles Dam - waters between the upstream line of the Dalles Dam and the upstream side of the Interstate 197 Bridge, except that fishing is permitted from the Washington shore to within 400 feet of the fishway entrance.

(24) Spring Creek - waters within 1/4 mile of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hatchery grounds between posted boundary markers located 1/4 mile on either side of the fish ladder entrance.

(25) The following conservation areas are closed year round:

(a) Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area.

(b) City of Des Moines Park Conservation Area.

(c) Octopus Hole Conservation Area.

(d) Orchard Rocks Conservation Area.

(e) South 239th Street Park Conservation Area.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-56-128, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-128, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-128, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-56-128, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-56-128, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-128, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91; 90-06-026, § 220-56-128, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-128, filed 3/16/89; 88-10-012 (Order 88-14), § 220-56-128, filed 4/26/88; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-128, filed 4/9/85; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-128, filed 3/18/82; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-128, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-065.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-56-190  Coastal salmon--Saltwater seasons and daily limits. It shall be unlawful to take, fish for or possess salmon taken by angling for personal use except from the following coastal areas, during the seasons, in the quantities, sizes and for the species designated in this section and as defined in the daily limit codes in WAC 220-56-180:

(1) Catch Record Card Area 1 - Special daily limit of two salmon not more than one of which may be a chinook salmon, except release wild coho salmon, special cumulative limit of four salmon in any ((seven consecutive days)) Sunday through the following Thursday period - Sundays through Thursdays only, ((July 21)) August 3 through September ((25)) 24, except closed ((0-3 miles offshore and closed)) in the Columbia River Mouth Control Zone 1, see WAC 220-56-195.

(2) Catch Record Card Area 2 - Special daily limit of two salmon only one of which may be a chinook salmon, special cumulative limit of four salmon in any ((seven consecutive days)) Sunday through the following Thursday period - Sundays through Thursdays only, ((July 21)) August 3 through September ((25)) 24, except closed 0-3 miles offshore.

(3) Grays Harbor (Catch Record Card Area 2-2) (a) Special daily limit of six salmon, not more than ((four)) one of which may be an adult salmon((, defined as chinook salmon over 24 inches in length, coho salmon over 20 inches in length or pink, chum or sockeye salmon greater than 12 inches in length)) - August 16 through January 31 ((in the Westport boat basin only)) east of the Buoy 8 line. (b) Special daily limit ((A)) of six salmon, not more than one of which may be an adult salmon, except release ((all)) chum and wild coho salmon - September 1 through September 30: Waters of Catch Record Card Area 2-2 east of the Channel Marker 13 Line. Single point barbless hooks required.

Westport Boat Basin: Special daily limit of six salmon not more than four of which may be adult salmon - August 16 through January 31. Barbed hooks are allowed.

Twenty-Eighth Street Landing: Special daily limit of six salmon not more than one of which may be an adult salmon, except release chum and wild coho salmon - October 1 through October 31: Within posted markers at the Twenty-Eighth Street Landing at Ocean Shores. Single point barbless hooks required.

(4) Willapa Bay (Catch Record Card Area 2-1) Special daily limit of six salmon, not more than three of which may be adult salmon((, defined as chinook salmon over 24 inches in length, coho salmon over 20 inches in length or pink, chum or sockeye salmon greater than 12 inches in length)) and release wild coho salmon - August 16 through January 31. Single point barbless hooks required.

(5) Catch Record Card Area 3 - Special daily limit of two salmon - ((July 21)) August 3 through September ((25)) 24.

(6) Catch Record Card Area 4 - (a) Waters west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line - ((Special daily limit of two salmon, except release coho - July 21 through September 25)) Closed to salmon angling the entire year. (b) Waters east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line: ((September 15 through July 31, closed; August 1 through August 29 -))Special daily limit of two salmon except release ((coho and)) chinook((;)) salmon - August ((30)) 3 through ((August 31 - Special daily limit of two salmon except release chinook; September 1 through)) September ((14, catch and release only and terminal gear limited to surface flies only)) 24.

(7) Unless otherwise provided for in this section, minimum size 24 inches for chinook salmon and 16 inches for coho salmon. No minimum size for other salmon.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-56-190, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-190, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-190, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-56-190, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-14-043 (Order 93-36), § 220-56-190, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93; 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-190, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91; 90-06-026, § 220-56-190, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-190, filed 3/16/89; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-190, filed 4/21/87; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-190, filed 4/9/86; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-190, filed 4/9/85; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-56-190, filed 4/11/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-190, filed 3/17/83; 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-190, filed 6/9/82; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-190, filed 3/18/82; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-190, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-064.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-56-191  Puget Sound salmon--Saltwater seasons and daily limits. It is unlawful to fish for or possess salmon taken by angling for personal use except from the following Puget Sound areas, during the seasons, in the quantities, sizes, and for the species designated in this section and as defined in the daily limit codes in WAC 220-56-180. Puget Sound waters west of the mouth of the Sekiu River are managed concurrent with ocean waters as provided for in WAC 220-56-190. In all fisheries provided for in this section, chinook salmon minimum size 22 inches and no minimum size for other salmon.

(1) Catch Record Card Areas 5 and 6 -

(a) ((Special daily limit of 2 salmon April 16 through June 15 except all chinook salmon greater than 30 inches in length and all coho salmon must be released.

(b) During the period April 16 through September 30 and November 1 through April 15, Dungeness Bay is closed to salmon angling. October 1 through October 31, special daily limit of two coho salmon.

(c) Special daily limit of 2 salmon June 16 through June 30, except release coho.

(d) July 1 through July 31 - Closed.

(e) August 1 through August 10 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon, except release coho and chinook.

(f))) August ((11)) 1 through September ((15)) 7, special daily limit of 2 salmon, except release chinook and chum salmon.

(((g))) (b) September ((16)) 8 through ((January 31)) September 30 - ((Closed)) Catch and release only.

(((h) February)) (c) November 1 through ((April 15)) November 30 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon of which no more than one may be a chinook salmon and release all coho salmon. ((Release all coho.))

(2) Catch Record Card Area 7:

(a) ((October)) July 1 through ((July 31)) August 15 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon except release chinook salmon. ((During the period April 16 through June 15 all chinook salmon greater than 30 inches in length must be released.))

(b) August ((1)) 16 through September 30 - Special daily limit of ((4)) 2 salmon, not more than ((2)) 1 of which may be ((coho or)) a chinook salmon.

(c) October 1 through October 31 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon, except release chinook salmon.

(d) November 1 through November 30 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon, no more than one of which may be a chinook salmon.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection during the period ((October 1)) August 16 through ((December)) October 31 the special daily limit in Bellingham Bay is 4 salmon no more than ((2)) 1 of which may be chinook.

(3) Catch Record Card Area 8-1:

(a) ((September)) August 16 through ((April 15)) October 31 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon((. During the period September 16 through September 30)) except release chinook salmon.

(b) ((April 16 through August 15 - Closed.

(c) August 16)) November 1 through ((September 15)) November 30 - Special daily limit of ((4)) 2 salmon, not more than ((2)) 1 of which may be ((coho and release all)) a chinook salmon.

(4) Catch Record Card Area 8-2:

(a) August 1 through ((September 30)) October 31 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon except release chinook salmon ((taken outside the Tulalip Bay zone, defined as those waters adjacent to Tulalip Bay west of a line from Mission Point to Hermosa Point and within 2,000 feet from shore between the pilings at Old Bowers Resort northerly to a fishing boundary marker approximately 1.4 miles northwest of Hermosa Point.

(b) October 1 through May 31 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon.

(c) June 1 through July 31 - Closed)).

(5) Catch Record Card Area 9:

(a) ((November 1 through June 30 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon.

(b) July 1 through July 31 - Closed.

(c))) August 1 through ((September 1)) October 31 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon except release chinook salmon and release chum salmon August 1 through October 15.

(((d) September 2 through September 30 - Closed.

(e) October)) (b) November 1 through ((October 31)) November 30 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon ((except release coho)) not more than one of which may be a chinook salmon.

(((f))) (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, salmon fishing is permitted year-round from the Edmonds Fishing Pier - Special daily limit of 2 salmon ((and all salmon species may be retained)) not more than one of which may be a chinook salmon.

(6) Catch Record Card Area 10:

(a) ((October 16 through June 30 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon.

(b))) July 1 through October ((15)) 31 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon except release chinook salmon, and:

(i) During the period July 1 through September 15, Elliott Bay east of a line from ((Pier 91 to Duwamish Head)) Fourmile rock to Alki Point is closed.

(ii) During the period July 1 through October ((15)) 31, Shilshole Bay east of a line from Meadow Point to West Point is closed.

(iii) ((During the period July 1 through August 31, release chinook in waters north of a line from West Point to Skiff Point and in waters northeast of the Agate Pass Bridge.

(iv) During the period September 16 through October 15, release chinook in the Duwamish Waterway from the First Avenue South Bridge to an east-west line through SW Hanford Street on Harbor Island.)) November 1 through November 30 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon, not more than one of which may be a chinook salmon.

(((c))) (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, salmon fishing is permitted year-round from the Elliott Bay public fishing pier at Terminal 86 and Seacrest Pier - Special daily limit of 2 salmon ((and all salmon species may be retained)) not more than one of which may be a chinook salmon.

(7) Catch Record Card Area 11 - May 1 through ((April)) November 30 - Daily limit of 2 salmon not more than one of which may be a chinook salmon.

(8) Catch Record Card Area 12:

(a) ((December 16 through July 15 - Special daily limit of 2 salmon.

(b) July 16 through September 30 - Special daily limit of 4 salmon, not more than 2 of which may be pink salmon and release all chinook and chum.

(c) October)) July 1 through October 15 - Special daily limit of 4 salmon, ((not more than 2 of which may be chinook and)) except release ((all)) chum and chinook salmon.

(((d))) (b) October 16 through December ((15)) 31 - Special daily limit of 4 salmon, not more than ((two)) one of which may be a chinook salmon.

(((e))) (c) Waters of the Hoodsport Hatchery Zone are managed separately as provided for in WAC 220-56-124.

(((f))) (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, salmon fishing is permitted year round while fishing from the Hood Canal Bridge fishing pier - Special daily limit of 2 salmon not more than one of which may be a chinook salmon.

(9) Catch Record Card Area 13 - May 1 through ((April 30)) December 31 - Daily limit of 2 salmon not more than one of which may be a chinook salmon.

(10) In the above waters there are specified closures as provided for in WAC 220-56-128 and 220-56-195. Additionally, there are gear and area restrictions at Shilshole Bay, the Duwamish Waterway, and Budd Inlet, and at Titlow Beach and the Edmonds underwater park and the Elliott Bay, Les Davis, and Des Moines public fishing piers. See specific sections in chapter 220-56 WAC for salmon angling restrictions at these locations.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-56-191, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-56-191, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-191, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-191, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-56-191, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-14-043 (Order 93-36), § 220-56-191, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-56-195  Closed areas--Saltwater salmon angling. The following areas shall be closed to salmon angling during the times indicated:

(1) Skagit Bay: Those waters lying easterly of a line projected from West Point on Whidbey Island to Reservation Head on Fidalgo Island, northerly of a line projected from Polnell Point to Rocky Point, northerly of the state Highway 532 Bridge between Camano Island and the mainland and south of a line between the south end of McGlinn Island and the light at the south end of Fidalgo Island (Qk Fl) at the south end of Swinomish Slough shall be closed to salmon angling April 16 through June 15.

(2) Bellingham Bay: Those waters of Bellingham, Samish and Padilla Bays southerly of a line projected from the most westerly point of Gooseberry Point to Sandy Point, easterly of a line from Sandy Point to Point Migley thence along the eastern shoreline of Lummi Island to Carter Point, thence to the most northerly tip of Vendovi Island thence to Clark Point on Guemes Island following the shoreline to Southeast Point on Guemes Island thence to March Point on Fidalgo Island and north of the Burlington Railroad Bridges at the north end of Swinomish Slough shall be closed to salmon angling April 16 through July 31.

(3) Carr Inlet:

(a) Those waters north of a line from Green Point to Penrose Point are closed to salmon angling April 16 through July 31.

(b) Those waters of Carr Inlet within 1,000 feet of the outer oyster stakes at the mouth of Minter Creek are closed to salmon angling April 16 through September 30.

(4) Dungeness Bay: Those waters westerly of a line from Dungeness Spit Light to the number 2 red buoy, and then to the Port Williams boat ramp are closed to salmon angling April 16 through September 30 and November 1 through April 15.

(5) Samish Bay: Those waters southerly of a line projected true east from Fish Point are closed to salmon angling August 1 through October 15.

(6) Columbia River Mouth Control Zone 1: Washington waters within Control Zone 1, which Control Zone is described as the ocean area surrounding the Columbia River mouth west of the Buoy 10 line and bounded by a line extending for 6 nautical miles due west from North Head along 4618'00" N. latitude to 12413'18" W. longitude, then southerly along a line of 167 true to 4611'06" N. latitude and 12411'00" W. longitude (Columbia River Buoy), then northeast along Red Buoy Line to the tip of the south jetty are closed to salmon angling at all times except open to fishing from the north jetty when adjacent waters north of the Control Zone are open to salmon angling or the Buoy 10 fishery is open.

(7) Commencement Bay: Those waters east of a line projected from the Sperry Ocean Dock to landfall below the Cliff House Restaurant on the north shore of Commencement Bay are closed April 16 through ((June 30)) July 31.

(8) Whidbey Island and mainland shores in Areas 5 and 6. Those waters of Catch Record Card Areas 5 and 6 within 3/4 mile of the shores of the mainland and Whidbey Island are closed to salmon angling August 1 through September 30.

(9) Rosario Strait: July 1 through September 30 the following areas are closed to salmon angling:

(a) Southeastern Rosario Strait (Deception Pass to Shannon Pt.) - Waters within 1500 feet of Fidalgo Island from the Initiative 77 marker northeast of Northwest Island to Biz Point; and waters of Burrows Bay inside a line from Biz Point to Williamson Rocks Buoy to the Dennis Shoal Buoy, to a point 1500 feet west of the Burrows Island Light, then northeast to Fidalgo Head; and waters within 1500 feet of Fidalgo Island from Fidalgo Head to Shannon Point.

(b) Southwestern Rosario Strait (east side of Lopez Island, Decatur Island, and James Island) - Waters within 1500 feet of Lopez Island bounded by a line running from Point Colville due south 1500 feet then northerly along the island, across Lopez Pass, and then northerly along Decatur Island within 1500 feet of shore to Fauntleroy Point, including waters within 1500 feet of James Island.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-56-195, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-195, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-195, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-56-195, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-14-043 (Order 93-36), § 220-56-195, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-195, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 90-06-026, § 220-56-195, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-195, filed 3/16/89; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-195, filed 4/26/88; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-195, filed 4/21/87; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-195, filed 4/9/86; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-195, filed 4/9/85; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-195, filed 3/17/83; 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-195, filed 6/9/82; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-195, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-46, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95)

WAC 220-56-199  Closed areas--Chinook salmon angling. ((Chinook only closures--None.)) East San Juan Islands - During the period August 16 through September 30, chinook release required south and east of the following line: A line running west from Sandy Point to Johnson Point at the easternmost tip of Sucia Island, then south to Point Thompson on northern Orcas Island, then southeast along Orcas Island around Lawrence Point following the shoreline southwest to Deer Point, then due south to Blakely Island, and south following the shoreline of Blakely Island to the southernmost point on Blakely Island, then across Thatcher Pass to Fauntleroy Point, and along the eastern shore of Decatur Island to the southernmost point on Decatur Island, across Lopez Pass and following the shore of Lopez Island to Point Colville, along the southern shoreline of Lopez Island to Iceberg Point, and from Iceberg Point northwest to Long Island, and then due south from Long Island to the intersection with the Area 6/7 boundary line. See Bellingham Bay Fishery for exception.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-199, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-199, filed 4/26/88; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-56-199, filed 4/9/85.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-56-205  Hook rules--Nonbuoyant lures. It is unlawful to fish for or to possess salmon taken for personal use from freshwater unless the hooks used meet the requirements of this section:

(1) Nonbuoyant lure restriction: In the following waters and during the periods shown, it is unlawful to use a nonbuoyant lure that has more than one single hook or has a hook measuring more than 3/4 inch point to shank:

(2) No leads, weights or sinkers may be attached below or less than 12 inches above a buoyant lure.

(3) All hooks must be attached within three inches of the bait or lure.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-56-205, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-56-205, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97; 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-205, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-04-066 (Order 95-10), § 220-56-205, filed 1/30/95, effective 5/1/95; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-56-205, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-205, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91; 90-06-026, § 220-56-205, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-56-205, filed 4/26/88; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-205, filed 4/9/86; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-56-205, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-56-205, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-205, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-46, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95)

WAC 220-57-120  Bear River. Daily Limit A except release wild coho - July 1 through January 31: Downstream from the lime quarry road to Highway 101 Bridge (a distance of approximately 2 stream miles). Single point barbless hooks required.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-120, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-120, filed 3/16/89; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-120, filed 4/11/84; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-120, filed 3/18/82; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-120, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 77-3, § 220-57-120, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-120, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-106.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-130  Bogachiel River. Daily Limit A ((except release adult coho salmon)) - July 1 through November 30: Downstream from the Highway 101 Bridge. ((Single point barbless hooks required.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-130, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-130, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-130, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-130, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-130, filed 3/16/89; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-57-130, filed 4/26/88; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-130, filed 4/21/87; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-57-130, filed 4/9/85; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-130, filed 4/11/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-130, filed 3/17/83; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-130, filed 3/18/82; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-130, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-130, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; Order 77-3, § 220-57-130, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-130, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-004.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-140  Chehalis River. (1) Daily Limit A - May 16 through July 15: Downstream from the high bridge on the Weyerhaeuser 1000 line approximately 400 yards downstream of Roger Creek.

(2) Special daily limit ((A)) of six salmon except no more than one adult salmon may be retained and release all chum and release wild coho - September ((1)) 16 through September 30 ((except release adult coho salmon)): Downstream from the ((Porter)) high bridge to the Fuller Bridge. Single point barbless hooks required.

(3) Special daily limit of six salmon except no more than one adult salmon may be retained and release chum and wild coho salmon - October 1 through October 31: Downstream from the high bridge to the Porter Bridge. Single point barbless hooks required.

(4) Special daily limit of six salmon except no more than one adult salmon may be retained and release chinook, chum and wild coho salmon - October 1 through October 31: Downstream from the Porter Bridge. Single point barbless hooks required.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-140, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-140, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-140, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 90-06-026, § 220-57-140, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-140, filed 3/16/89; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-140, filed 4/9/86; 84-08-024 (Order 84-25), § 220-57-140, filed 3/28/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-140, filed 3/17/83; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-140, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-140, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-140, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 77-3, § 220-57-140, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-140, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-008.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-155  Clearwater River (Jefferson County). Daily Limit A except release adult coho salmon - ((June)) September 1 through November 30: Downstream from the mouth of the Snahapish River. Single point barbless hooks required.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-155, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-155, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-155, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-155, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-155, filed 3/16/89; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-155, filed 4/21/87; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-155, filed 4/11/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-155, filed 3/17/83; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-155, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-155, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-155, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; Order 77-3, § 220-57-155, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-155, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-010.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-57-160  Columbia River. (1) Rocky Reach Dam to Priest Rapids Dam: Daily Limit A - September 16 through December 31.

(2) Priest Rapids Dam to the Vernita Bridge: Daily Limit A - August 16 through October 31; Daily Limit C - November 1 through December 31.

(3) Vernita Bridge to old Hanford townsite wooden power line towers: Daily Limit A - August 16 through October 22.

(4) Old Hanford townsite wooden power line towers to Highway 395 Bridge connecting Pasco and Kennewick: Daily Limit A - August 16 through December 31.

(5) Highway 395 Bridge to McNary Dam: Daily Limit A - August ((16)) 1 through December 31. It is unlawful to take or possess sockeye or chum salmon taken downstream of the Highway 395 Bridge to McNary Dam.

(6) McNary Dam to Interstate 5 Bridge: Daily Limit A - August 1 through December 31. It is unlawful to take or possess sockeye or chum salmon taken downstream from McNary Dam to the Interstate 5 Bridge.

(7) Interstate 5 Bridge to the Megler-Astoria Bridge: Daily Limit A - August 1 through March 31 except release all coho October 1 through March 31. During September, it is unlawful to fish for or possess salmon taken for personal use in those waters of the Columbia River north of a line from Abernathy Point Light to a boundary marker east of the mouth of Abernathy Creek. It is unlawful to take or possess sockeye ((or)) chum or wild coho salmon taken downstream from the Interstate 5 Bridge to the Megler-Astoria Bridge.

(8) Megler-Astoria Bridge to the Buoy 10 Line:

(a) Daily Limit F - August ((1)) 8 through ((September 30)) August 23.

(b) Daily Limit A - ((October)) January 1 through March 31.

(c) It is unlawful to take or possess sockeye ((or)) chum or wild coho salmon taken downstream from the Megler-Astoria Bridge to the Buoy 10 Line.

(((8))) (9) North Jetty (mouth of Columbia River): Open to angling from the bank only when state waters north of the control zone are open to salmon angling. During such periods fishing from the north jetty is open 7 days per week and the daily limit shall be the same as for the ocean waters when open. Also open to angling from the bank only concurrent with the Buoy 10 fishery. Daily limit and gear requirement will be identical with those in the Buoy 10 fishery. It is unlawful to take or possess sockeye or chum salmon taken from the North Jetty.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-57-160, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-160, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-07-078 (Order 97-53), § 220-57-160, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-160, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-57-160, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-57-160, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 90-06-026, § 220-57-160, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 89-15-022 (Order 89-56), § 220-57-160, filed 7/12/89; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-160, filed 3/16/89; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-57-160, filed 4/26/88; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-160, filed 4/21/87; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-160, filed 4/9/86; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-57-160, filed 4/9/85; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-160, filed 4/11/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-160, filed 3/17/83; 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-57-160, filed 6/9/82; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-160, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-160, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-160, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-160, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; Order 77-3, § 220-57-160, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-160, filed 3/15/76 and 3/24/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-011.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-57-175  Cowlitz River. (1) Daily Limit A except release chum ((salmon and release chinook salmon greater than 28 inches in length caught upstream from Blue Creek to Mill Creek October 1 through December 31 and adult chinook salmon minimum size 28 inches from Mill Creek to the Barrier Dam October 1 through December 31)) and wild coho salmon - ((August)) January 1 through April 30: Downstream from fishing boundary markers approximately 400 feet below barrier dam structures at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery Barrier Dam ((except closed to salmon angling from the markers to the mouth of Mill Creek when fishing from the south shore August 1 through October 15)).

(2) ((Special daily limit of one salmon except release chum salmon - May 1 through July 31: Downstream from I-5 Bridge.

(3))) Salmon angling from boats is prohibited the entire year in designated open waters between the barrier dam and a line from the mouth of Mill Creek to a boundary marker on the opposite shore.

(((4))) (3) Daily Limit A except minimum size of 8 inches - open the entire year: From the confluence of the Muddy Fork and Ohanapecosh rivers downstream to Scanewa Lake (Cowlitz Falls Reservoir).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-57-175, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-175, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-175, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-175, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-57-175, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-57-175, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-175, filed 4/21/87; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-175, filed 4/9/86; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-57-175, filed 4/9/85; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-175, filed 4/11/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-175, filed 3/17/83; 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-57-175, filed 6/9/82; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-175, filed 3/18/82; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-175, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 77-3, § 220-57-175, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-175, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-014.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-202, filed 9/25/97, effective 10/26/97)

WAC 220-57-187  Deep River (Wahkiakum County). Deep River (Wahkiakum County) - Daily Limit A - August 1 through December 31: ((Upstream)) Downstream from ((mouth to)) town bridge.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-20-071 (Order 97-202), § 220-57-187, filed 9/25/97, effective 10/26/97.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 91-41, filed 6/27/91, effective 7/28/91)

WAC 220-57-195  Dewatto Creek. ((Closed to salmon angling the entire year.)) Special daily limit of two coho salmon - September 16 through October 31: Downstream from the Dewatto-Holly Road Bridge.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 91-14-047 (Order 91-41), § 220-57-195, filed 6/27/91, effective 7/28/91; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-195, filed 3/16/89; 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-57-195, filed 6/9/82; Order 76-14, § 220-57-195, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-022.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-200  Dickey River. Special daily limit ((A except release adult coho)) of two salmon - July 1 through November 30: Downstream of the mouth of east fork of the Dickey River to the National Park boundary. ((Single point barbless hooks required.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-200, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-200, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-200, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-200, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-200, filed 3/16/89; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-57-200, filed 4/26/88; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-200, filed 4/9/86; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-200, filed 4/11/84; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-200, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; 78-03-034 (Order 78-8), § 220-57-200, filed 2/21/78, effective 4/1/78; Order 76-14, § 220-57-200, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-023.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-57-235  Elochoman River. (((1) Daily Limit A except release chum salmon - September 1 through September 30: Downstream from the mouth of the west fork.

(2) Daily Limit A except release chum salmon and release chinook salmon greater than 28 inches taken upstream from the Foster Road Bridge - October 1 through December 31: Downstream from the mouth of the west fork.

(3) The following waters are closed to salmon angling at all times:

(a) From a point 100 feet above the upper hatchery rack to the Elochoman Salmon Hatchery Bridge located approximately 400 feet below the upper hatchery rack.

(b) From the department of fish and wildlife's temporary rack downstream to Foster (Risk) Road Bridge while this rack is installed in the river.

(c) Between points 50 feet above and 100 feet below the outlet pipes from the most downstream Elochoman Salmon Hatchery rearing pond and extending 30 feet out from the south bank of the river.)) Closed to salmon angling the entire year.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-57-235, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-235, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-235, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-235, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-57-235, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-235, filed 4/21/87; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-235, filed 4/9/86; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-235, filed 3/17/83; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-235, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-235, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-235, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; Order 76-14, § 220-57-235, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-031.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-250  Grays River. ((Daily Limit A except release all chum salmon and release chinook salmon greater than 28 inches in length caught upstream of the covered bridge October 1 through October 31 - September 1 through October 31: Open from mouth to mouth of South Fork Grays River. West Fork Grays River)) Closed to salmon angling the entire year.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-250, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-250, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-250, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-250, filed 4/21/87; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-250, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 76-14, § 220-57-250, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-036.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-255  Green River (Cowlitz County). ((Daily Limit A except release chinook salmon over 28 inches in length October 1 through November 30 - September 1 through November 30: Mouth to 1000 Road Bridge.)) Closed ((waters from 1,500 feet below salmon hatchery rack upstream to the water intake at the upper end of the hatchery grounds)) to salmon angling the entire year.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-255, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-255, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-255, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-57-255, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-57-255, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-255, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-255, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-255, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 78-03-034 (Order 78-8), § 220-57-255, filed 2/21/78, effective 4/1/78; Order 76-14, § 220-57-255, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-037.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-270  Hoh River. (1) Daily Limit C - May 16 through August 31 except closed Monday and Tuesday of each week: Downstream from the mouth of the south fork Hoh to the Morgan's Crossing boat launch, including Olympic National Park.

(2) Special daily limit ((A)) of six salmon except no more than one adult salmon may be retained - May 16 through August 31 except closed Monday and Tuesday of each week: Downstream from the Morgan's Crossing boat launch to the Highway 101 Bridge.

(3) Special daily limit of six salmon except no more than one adult salmon may be retained - May 16 through August 31 except closed Monday and Tuesday of each week: Downstream from the Highway 101 Bridge.

(4) Daily Limit A ((except release adult coho salmon)) - ((May 16)) September 1 through November 30: Downstream from the Highway 101 Bridge. ((Single point barbless hooks required.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-270, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-270, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-270, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 90-06-026, § 220-57-270, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-270, filed 3/16/89; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-270, filed 4/21/87; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-270, filed 4/11/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-270, filed 3/17/83; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-270, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-270, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-270, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-270, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; 78-03-034 (Order 78-8), § 220-57-270, filed 2/21/78, effective 4/1/78; Order 77-3, § 220-57-270, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-270, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-040.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-57-290  Icicle River. ((Special daily limit of one salmon - May 16 through June 30.)) Closed to salmon angling the entire year.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-57-290, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-290, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-57-290, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91; 90-06-026, § 220-57-290, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-290, filed 3/16/89; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-57-290, filed 4/26/88; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-290, filed 4/21/87; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-290, filed 4/9/86; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-290, filed 3/17/83; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-290, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-290, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; 78-03-034 (Order 78-8), § 220-57-290, filed 2/21/78, effective 4/1/78; Order 77-3, § 220-57-290, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-290, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-044.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-57-310  Kalama River. (1) ((Daily Limit A except release chum salmon - June 1 through December 31: From Summers Creek upstream to the 6420 Road (approximately one mile above the gate at the end of the county road) fly fishing only.

(2) Daily Limit A except release chum salmon - open the entire year: Downstream from the mouth of Summers Creek to the markers approximately 1,000 feet above the Kalama Falls (Upper) Salmon Hatchery.

(3))) Daily Limit A except release chum ((salmon)) and ((release chinook)) wild coho salmon ((greater than twenty-eight inches in length during the period October 1 through December 31 upstream from the natural gas pipeline)) - ((August)) January 1 through April 30: Downstream from a point 1,000 feet below the fishway at the upper salmon hatchery ((to the Modrow Bridge, with the following special gear restrictions: During the period September 1 through October 31, that portion of the Kalama River from markers at the Lower Kalama Hatchery pumphouse (intake) downstream to the natural gas pipeline crossing at Mahaffey's Campground fly fishing only)).

(((4) Daily Limit A except release chum salmon - August 1 through April 30: Downstream from Modrow Bridge, except during the time the department of fish and wildlife's temporary rack is installed just below the Modrow Bridge, that portion of the river from the temporary rack downstream to a set of markers 1,500 feet below the temporary rack is closed to salmon angling and August 1 through October 15 those waters downstream from the temporary rack are closed to salmon angling.

(5))) (2) Fishing from boats with motors is prohibited at all times in waters upstream of the Modrow Bridge.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-57-310, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-310, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-310, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-310, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-310, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-57-310, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-310, filed 4/21/87; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-57-310, filed 4/9/85; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-310, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-310, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-310, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-310, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; 78-03-034 (Order 78-8), § 220-57-310, filed 2/21/78, effective 4/1/78; Order 77-3, § 220-57-310, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-310, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-048.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-46, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95)

WAC 220-57-315  Klickitat River. (((1))) Special daily limit ((A)) of one salmon - ((August)) June 1 through ((January)) July 31: Downstream from ((the Fisher Hill Bridge approximately 1-1/2 miles above the mouth.

(2) Daily Limit A - August 1 through November 30: Downstream from)) fishing boundary markers at the downstream end of the Klickitat River Salmon Hatchery ((grounds to a point 400 feet above the No. 5 Fishway)). Release adult chinook salmon upstream from the No. 5 Fishway.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-315, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-57-315, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-315, filed 4/21/87; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-315, filed 3/17/83; 82-14-090 (Order 82-75), § 220-57-315, filed 7/7/82; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-315, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-315, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-315, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 76-14, § 220-57-315, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-049.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-57-319  Lewis River. (1) Mainstem - Daily Limit A except release chum and wild coho salmon ((and during the period May 1 through July 31 the daily limit is one salmon and release chinook August 1 through December 31 - Open entire year)) January 1 through April 30: Downstream from east fork to mouth.

(2) East fork: Closed waters.

(3) North fork:

(a) Daily Limit A except release chum and wild coho salmon ((and during the period May 1 through July 31 the daily limit is one salmon and release chinook salmon August 1 through December 31)) - January 1 through ((December 31)) April 30: Downstream from ((Johnson Creek)) the overhead powerlines downstream from Merwin Dam.

(((b) Daily Limit A except release chum salmon and release chinook salmon August 1 through December 31 - August 1 through April 30: Downstream from the mouth of Colvin Creek (approximately 1/4 mile upstream of the salmon hatchery) to Johnson Creek, except that)) At all times it is unlawful to take, fish for or possess salmon taken for personal use from waters shoreward of the cable, buoy, and corkline located at the mouth of the Lewis River Salmon Hatchery Fishway. ((During the period August 16 through October 15, bank fishing only.

(c) Daily Limit A except release chum salmon and release chinook salmon August 1 through September 30 - August 1 through September 30 and January 1 through April 30: Downstream from the overhead powerlines downstream from Merwin Dam to Colvin Creek.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-57-319, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-319, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-319, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-319, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-319, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-57-319, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-319, filed 4/9/86; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-319, filed 4/11/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-319, filed 3/17/83; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-319, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-319, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 77-3, § 220-57-319, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-319, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-050 (part).]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-46, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95)

WAC 220-57-335  Naselle River. (1) Daily Limit A except release wild coho salmon - July 1 through January 31: Downstream from the Highway 4 Bridge to Highway 101 Bridge. Single point barbless hooks required.

(2) Daily Limit A except release wild coho salmon - October 16 through January 31: Downstream from the ((Big Hill)) Crown Mainline (Salme) Bridge to the Highway 4 Bridge. Single point barbless hooks required.

(3) Waters within 400 feet both upstream and downstream from the entrance to the Naselle Salmon Hatchery Attraction Channel are closed to salmon angling at all times.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-335, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-335, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-335, filed 3/16/89; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-57-335, filed 4/26/88; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-335, filed 4/21/87; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-335, filed 4/9/86; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-57-335, filed 4/9/85; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-335, filed 4/11/84; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-335, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 76-14, § 220-57-335, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-057.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-46, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95)

WAC 220-57-340  Nemah River. (1) Middle Nemah, Daily Limit A except release wild coho salmon - July 1 through January 31: Downstream from the department of natural resources bridge on the Middle Nemah A Line Road. Single point barbless hooks required.

(2) North Nemah - Daily Limit A except release wild coho salmon - October 1 through January 31: Downstream from lower bridge on dead end Lower Nemah Road to the mouth. Single point barbless hooks required.

(3) South Nemah - Daily Limit A except release wild coho salmon - July 1 through January 31: Downstream from the confluence of the Middle Nemah to the mouth. Single point barbless hooks required.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-340, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-57-340, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-340, filed 3/16/89; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-340, filed 4/11/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-340, filed 3/17/83; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-340, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 77-3, § 220-57-340, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-340, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-058.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-57-350  Nooksack River. (1) Daily Limit A except up to 4 adult salmon may be retained provided no more than 2 are chinook - September 1 through December 31: Downstream from the confluence of north and south forks to Lummi Indian Reservation boundary.

(2) North Fork - Daily Limit A - October 1 through ((December 31)) November 30: Downstream from Maple Creek to mouth of north fork.

(3) South Fork - Daily Limit A - October 1 through ((December 31)) November 30: Downstream from the Saxon Bridge to mouth of south fork. Selective gear rules.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-57-350, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-350, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-350, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-350, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-57-350, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-350, filed 3/16/89; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-350, filed 4/9/86; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-57-350, filed 4/9/85; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-350, filed 3/17/83; 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-57-350, filed 6/9/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-350, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-350, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; Order 77-3, § 220-57-350, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-350, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-060.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-46, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95)

WAC 220-57-355  North River. Daily Limit A except release wild coho salmon - July 1 through January 31 - downstream from the mouth of Salmon Creek. Single point barbless hooks required.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-355, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; Order 76-14, § 220-57-355, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-061.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-46, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95)

WAC 220-57-365  Palix River. Daily Limit A except release wild coho salmon - July 1 through January 31: Downstream from the confluence of the south and middle forks to the Highway 101 Bridge. Single point barbless hooks required.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-365, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-365, filed 3/16/89; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-365, filed 4/11/84; Order 76-14, § 220-57-365, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-064.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-385  Quillayute River. Daily Limit A ((except release adult coho salmon)) - March 1 through November 30: Downstream from the confluence of the Soleduck and Bogachiel rivers including Olympic National Park waters. ((Single point barbless hooks required.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-385, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-385, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-385, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-385, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-57-385, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-57-385, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-385, filed 3/16/89; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-57-385, filed 4/26/88; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-385, filed 4/21/87; 85-09-048 (Order 85-33), § 220-57-385, filed 4/16/85; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-385, filed 4/11/84; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-385, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-385, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-385, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-385, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; 78-03-034 (Order 78-8), § 220-57-385, filed 2/21/78, effective 4/1/78; Order 77-3, § 220-57-385, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-385, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-070.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-425  Skagit River. (((1) Special daily limit of 4 salmon not more than 2 of which may be coho salmon and release all chinook salmon - August 16 through October 31: Downstream from the mouth of the Cascade River. Only one single barbless hook may be used and bait is prohibited upstream from the Sauk River.

(2))) Special daily limit of 2 salmon except release coho salmon - November 1 through December 31: Downstream from the mouth of the Cascade River.

(((3) All waters of the Skagit River between a line projected across the thread of the river 200 feet above the east bank of the Baker River and a line projected across the thread of the river 200 feet below the west bank of the Baker River are closed.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-425, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-425, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-425, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-425, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-14-043 (Order 93-36), § 220-57-425, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-57-425, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 91-14-047 (Order 91-41), § 220-57-425, filed 6/27/91, effective 7/28/91; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-425, filed 3/16/89; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-57-425, filed 4/9/85; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-425, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-425, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; Order 77-3, § 220-57-425, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-425, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-081.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-430  Skokomish River. (1) Special daily limit of ((six)) four salmon((, not more than four of which may be adult salmon defined as chinook salmon 24 inches in length or greater, coho salmon 16 inches in length or greater, or other salmon 12 inches in length or greater, and)) release ((all adult)) chinook and chum salmon - September ((20)) 16 through ((December)) October 15: Downstream from the Highway 101 Bridge.

(2) Special daily limit of four salmon except release chinook salmon - October 16 through December 15: Downstream from the Highway 101 Bridge.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-430, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-430, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-430, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-14-043 (Order 93-36), § 220-57-430, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-57-430, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 91-14-047 (Order 91-41), § 220-57-430, filed 6/27/91, effective 7/28/91; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-430, filed 3/16/89; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-430, filed 4/11/84; 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-57-430, filed 6/9/82; Order 77-3, § 220-57-430, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-430, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-082.]

NEW SECTION

WAC 220-57-432  Skookumchuck River. Special daily limit of six salmon except no more than one adult salmon may be retained and release chinook, chum and wild coho salmon - October 16 through November 15: Downstream from 400 feet below the department's steelhead rearing pond at the base of Skookumchuck Dam. Single point barbless hooks required.

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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-435  Skykomish River. (((1))) Special daily limit of two salmon except release chinook ((salmon)) and pink salmon - ((September)) October 1 through December 31: Downstream from the confluence of north and south forks.

(((2) During even-numbered years it is unlawful to retain pink salmon.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-435, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-435, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-435, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-435, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-57-435, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-435, filed 3/16/89; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-435, filed 4/9/86; 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-57-435, filed 6/9/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-435, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-435, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-435, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; Order 77-3, § 220-57-435, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-435, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-083.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-202, filed 9/25/97, effective 10/26/97)

WAC 220-57-450  Snohomish River. (1) Special daily limit of two salmon except release chinook ((salmon)) and pink salmon - ((September)) October 1 through December 31: Downstream from confluence of Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers.

(2) During even-numbered years it is unlawful to retain pink salmon.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-20-071 (Order 97-202), § 220-57-450, filed 9/25/97, effective 10/26/97; 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-450, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-450, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-450, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-57-450, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-450, filed 3/16/89; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-450, filed 4/9/86; 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-57-450, filed 6/9/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-450, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-450, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 77-3, § 220-57-450, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-450, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-086.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-57-455  Snoqualmie River. (1) Special daily limit of two salmon except release chinook ((salmon)) and pink salmon - ((September)) October 1 through December 31: Downstream from Snoqualmie Falls. Selective gear rules September 1 through November 30.

(2) During even-numbered years it is unlawful to retain pink salmon.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-57-455, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 97-20-071 (Order 97-202), § 220-57-455, filed 9/25/97, effective 10/26/97; 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-455, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-455, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-455, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-57-455, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-455, filed 3/16/89; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-57-455, filed 4/9/86; 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-57-455, filed 6/9/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-455, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-455, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-455, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; Order 77-3, § 220-57-455, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-455, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-087.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-460  Sol Duc River. Daily Limit A ((except release adult coho salmon)) - March 1 through November 30: Downstream from the concrete pump station at the Sol Duc Hatchery. ((Single point barbless hooks required.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-460, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-460, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-460, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-57-460, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-57-460, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 91-08-054 (Order 91-13), § 220-57-460, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-460, filed 3/16/89; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-57-460, filed 4/26/88; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-460, filed 4/21/87; 85-09-048 (Order 85-33), § 220-57-460, filed 4/16/85; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-460, filed 4/11/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-460, filed 3/17/83; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-460, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-460, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-460, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-460, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; 78-03-034 (Order 78-8), § 220-57-460, filed 2/21/78, effective 4/1/78; Order 77-3, § 220-57-460, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-460, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-088.]

NEW SECTION

WAC 220-57-462  Soos Creek. Special daily limit of two salmon - September 1 through October 31: Downstream from the bridge near the hatchery residence. Only one single hook may be used.

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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-465  Stillaguamish River. (((1) Special daily limit of 4 pink salmon - August 16 through September 30: Downstream from the confluence of the north and south forks except waters of Cook Slough are closed at all times from the water flow control structure to a point 400 feet downstream.

(2))) Special daily limit of two chum salmon - November 1 through December 31: Downstream from confluence of north and south forks except waters of Cook Slough are closed at all times from the water flow control structure to a point 400 feet downstream. From confluence to Warm Beach-Stanwood Highway - selective gear rules.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-465, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-465, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-465, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-465, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-57-465, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 92-11-012 (Order 92-19), § 220-57-465, filed 5/12/92, effective 6/12/92; 90-06-026, § 220-57-465, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-465, filed 3/16/89; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-57-465, filed 4/9/85; 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-57-465, filed 6/9/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-465, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-465, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; Order 76-14, § 220-57-465, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-089.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-480  Toutle River--North Fork. ((Daily Limit A except release chinook salmon over 28 inches in length October 1 through November 30 - September 1 through November 30: Highway 504 Bridge to mouth of Green River.)) Closed to salmon angling the entire year.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-480, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-480, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-480, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-480, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-480, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-480, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-480, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; 78-03-034 (Order 78-8), § 220-57-480, filed 2/21/78, effective 4/1/78; Order 77-3, § 220-57-480, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-480, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-093.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 220-57-495  Washougal River. Daily Limit A except release all chum and wild coho salmon ((in all areas and chinook salmon over 28 inches in length upstream from the mouth of Little Washougal River during the period October 1 through December 31)) - ((August)) January 1 through March 15: Downstream from bridge at Salmon Falls to mouth.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 220-57-495, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-495, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-57-495, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-495, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-495, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93-08-034 (Order 93-20), § 220-57-495, filed 3/31/93, effective 5/1/93; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-57-495, filed 4/26/88; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-495, filed 4/21/87; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-57-495, filed 4/9/85; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-495, filed 3/17/83; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-495, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 77-3, § 220-47-495 (codified WAC 220-57-495), filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-495, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-098.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-46, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95)

WAC 220-57-505  White Salmon River. (1) Special daily limit ((A)) of one salmon - ((August)) May 1 through ((September 30)) June 15: ((Upstream)) Downstream from ((the mouth)) 400 feet below Condit Dam to the power house below Condit Dam.

(2) Daily Limit ((C)) A - ((October 1)) November 16 through ((December 31)) April 30: ((Upstream)) Downstream from ((the mouth)) 400 feet below Condit Dam to the power house below Condit Dam.

(3) Special daily limit ((A)) of one salmon - ((November 16)) May 1 through ((December 31)) July 31: Downstream from ((a line 400 feet downstream from Condit Dam to)) the power house below Condit Dam.

(4) Daily Limit A - ((January)) August 1 through April 30 except release adult salmon October 1 through December 31: Downstream from ((a line 400 feet downstream from)) the power house below Condit Dam.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-505, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 90-06-026, § 220-57-505, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-57-505, filed 4/26/88; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-505, filed 4/21/87; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-57-505, filed 4/9/85; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-505, filed 3/18/82; 81-05-027 (Order 81-13), § 220-57-505, filed 2/17/81, effective 4/1/81; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-505, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-505, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; Order 76-14, § 220-57-505, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-100.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-46, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95)

WAC 220-57-510  Willapa River. (1) Daily Limit A except release wild coho salmon - July 1 through January 31: Downstream from Highway 6 Bridge, approximately 2 miles below the mouth of Trap Creek, to the department boat launch in South Bend. Single point barbless hooks required.

(2) Daily Limit A except release wild coho salmon - October 16 through January 31: Downstream from mouth of Fork Creek to the Highway 6 Bridge approximately 2 miles below the mouth of Trap Creek. Single point barbless hooks required.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-510, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-510, filed 3/16/89; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-510, filed 4/21/87; 85-09-017 (Order 85-20), § 220-57-510, filed 4/9/85; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-510, filed 4/11/84; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-510, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 76-14, § 220-57-510, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-102.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-46, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95)

WAC 220-57-515  Wind River. (1) Special daily limit of one salmon - May 1 through June 15: Downstream from 400 feet below Shipherd Falls.

(2) Daily Limit A - August 1 through October 31: Downstream from the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge to the mouth.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-515, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 88-10-013 (Order 88-15), § 220-57-515, filed 4/26/88; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-515, filed 3/17/83; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-515, filed 3/18/82; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-515, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; 79-02-052 (Order 79-7), § 220-57-515, filed 1/30/79, effective 4/1/79; 78-03-034 (Order 78-8), § 220-57-515, filed 2/21/78, effective 4/1/78; Order 77-3, § 220-57-515, filed 1/28/77, effective 3/1/77; Order 76-14, § 220-57-515, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-103.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-18-035, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97)

WAC 220-57-525  Wynoochee River. Special daily limit ((A except)) of six salmon except no more than one adult salmon may be retained, and release ((adult)) chum and wild coho salmon - September ((1)) 16 through October 31: Downstream from the 7400 line bridge upstream of the mouth of Schafer Creek. Single point barbless hooks required.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-57-525, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-57-525, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-57-525, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-57-525, filed 3/16/89; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-57-525, filed 4/21/87; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220-57-525, filed 4/11/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-57-525, filed 3/17/83; 82-14-090 (Order 82-75), § 220-57-525, filed 7/7/82; 82-07-047 (Order 82-19), § 220-57-525, filed 3/18/82; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-57-525, filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80; Order 76-14, § 220-57-525, filed 3/15/76, effective 5/1/76. Formerly WAC 220-57-105.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 98-06-031, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98)

WAC 232-28-619   Washington game fish--Exceptions to state-wide rules. (1) County freshwater exceptions to state-wide rules:

(a) Adams and Grant counties: All seasons in specific freshwater exceptions to state-wide rules apply to inlet and outlet streams of named lakes in Grant and Adams counties.

(b) Adams, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, and Okanogan counties, except Zosel Dam (Okanogan River): Lawful to fish to base of all dams.

(c) Benton County: Rivers, streams and beaver ponds open year around.

(d) Ferry and Lincoln counties: Except those tributaries listed under specific water exceptions to state-wide rules, all tributaries to Lake Roosevelt between Grand Coulee Dam and the State Highway 25 Bridge at Northport except Barnaby and Nancy creeks: Trout: Daily limit 5, no minimum size.

(e) Kitsap County and Mason County on Tahuya Peninsula west of Belfair-Bremerton Highway (S.R. 3): Beaver ponds: Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Trout: No minimum length.

(2) Specific freshwater exceptions to state-wide rules:

Aberdeen Lake (Grays Harbor County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Abernathy Creek (Cowlitz County):

From mouth to a point five hundred feet downstream from salmon hatchery: June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat. Release all steelhead June 1 through October 31.

From Abernathy Falls to posted markers five hundred feet downstream from salmon hatchery: Closed waters.

Ahtanum Creek, including North and Middle Forks (Yakima County): Selective gear rules. North Fork from Grey Rock Trailhead Bridge crossing to Shellneck Creek: Closed waters.

Alder Creek (Cowlitz County): Closed waters.

Aldrich Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Aldwell Lake (Clallam County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules except fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor permitted. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches.

Aeneas Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited.

Alexander Lake (Kitsap County): Closed waters.

Alkali Lake (Grant County): Crappie: Not more than five greater than eight inches in length. Bluegill: Not more than five greater than six inches in length.

Alta Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Amber Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season. Selective gear rules, except electric motors allowed. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length fourteen inches; release rainbow trout missing adipose fin. Additional season October 1 through November 30. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

American Lake (Pierce County): Chumming permitted.

American River (Yakima County): Selective gear rules.

Anderson Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. From September 1 through October 31, selective gear rules and all species: Release all fish.

Armstrong Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Asotin Creek, mainstem and forks (Asotin County): Closed to fishing for steelhead.

From SR 129 Bridge upstream to the forks: Lawful to fish up to base of Headgate Dam.

North Fork from mouth upstream to USFS boundary: Selective gear rules.

North Fork from USFS boundary upstream and all other tributaries: Closed waters.

South Fork and tributaries: Closed waters.

B.C. Mill Pond (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Bachelor Creek (Yakima County): Year around season. Trout: Daily limit five, no minimum length.

Badger Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Baker Lake (Whatcom County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season, except closed waters in an area two hundred feet in radius around the pump discharge at the south end of the lake. Chumming permitted. Trout: Minimum length six inches and maximum length eighteen inches.

Baker River (Skagit County): From the mouth to Baker River fish barrier dam: Closed waters June 1 through August 31.

Ballinger Lake (Snohomish County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Barnaby Slough (Skagit County): Closed waters.

Battle Ground Lake (Clark County): Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. Trout: No more than 2 trout 20 inches or greater in length may be retained.

Bay Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Bayley Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through July 4 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. Trout: Daily limit one, minimum length fourteen inches. Additional season, July 5 through October 31. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. All species: Release all fish. Inlet stream: Closed waters.

Bear Creek (Yakima County), tributary to South Fork Tieton River: From the mouth to the falls (approximately 3/4 mile): Closed waters.

Bear Lake (Spokane County): Juveniles and holders of free licenses only.

Bear River (Pacific County): June 1 through last day in February season. Single point barbless hooks required July 1 through January 31 downstream from the Lime Quarry Road. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Bearpaw Lake (Whatcom County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily and possession limit one, minimum length eighteen inches.

Beaver Creek (Thurston County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Beaver Creek (tributary to Elochoman River) (Wahkiakum County): Closed waters.

Beaver Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through October 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

Beaver Lake (King County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Beda Lake (Grant County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one fish.

Beehive (Lake) Reservoir (Chelan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. July 5 through October 31, selective gear rules, and all species: Release all fish.

Bennington Lake (Mill Creek Reservoir) (Walla Walla County): Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited.

Benson Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Berry Creek (tributary to Nisqually River) (Lewis County): Selective gear rules.

Big Bear Creek (tributary of Sammamish River) (Snohomish/King counties): Closed waters.

Big Beaver Creek (Whatcom County):

From closed water markers on Ross Lake upstream one-quarter mile: Closed waters.

From one-quarter mile markers upstream, including tributary streams, and beaver ponds that are tributary to Big Beaver Creek: July 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Big Beef Creek (Kitsap County): June 1 through October 31 season. Trout: Release all cutthroat trout.

Big Four Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Trout: Daily limit two.

Big Lake (Skagit County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Big Meadow Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Big River (Clallam County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Big Twin Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules except electric motors permitted. Trout: Daily limit one.

Bird Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit five.

Black Lake (Lower Wheeler Reservoir) (Chelan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. July 5 through October 31, selective gear rules, and all species: Release all fish.

Black Lake (Okanogan County): Selective gear rules.

Black Lake (Pacific County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Black Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Black River (Thurston County), from mouth to Black Lake and including all tributaries west of Interstate Highway 5, including Waddell Creek, Mima Creek, Dempsey Creek: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Blockhouse Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit five.

Bloodgood Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit five.

Blooms Ditch (Thurston County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Blue Creek (Lewis County), from mouth to Spencer Road: Closed waters.

Blue Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through October 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

Blue Lake (Cowlitz County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Blue Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Blue Lake (near Sinlahekin) (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules, except electric motors allowed. Trout: Daily limit one.

Blue Lake (near Wannacut Lake) (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules, except electric motors allowed. Trout: Daily limit one.

Bobcat Creek and Ponds (Adams County): March 1 through September 30 season.

Bogachiel River (Clallam County), from mouth to National Park boundary: June 1 through April 30 season. December 1 through April 30, selective gear rules from Highway 101 to National Park boundary. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 through April 30, mouth to Highway 101, one wild steelhead per day may be retained.

Bonaparte Lake (Okanogan County): Trout: No more than one over twenty inches in length may be retained.

Bosworth Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Boundary Creek (Clallam County): Closed waters.

Bowman Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit five.

Box Canyon Creek (Kittitas County), from mouth to bridge on USFS Road No. 4930: Closed waters.

Boxley Creek (North Bend) (King County), from its mouth to the falls located at approximately river mile 0.9: Closed waters.

Boyle Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. The inlet and outlet streams to Boyle Lake are closed waters.

Bridges Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. The inlet and outlet streams to Bridges Lake are closed waters.

Brookies Lake (Grant County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one fish.

Browns Lake and inlet streams (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited.

Buck Lake (Kitsap County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Buckskin Creek and tributaries (Yakima County), from mouth to the west boundary of Suntides Golf Course: Closed waters.

Bumping Lake (Reservoir) (Yakima County): Chumming permitted. Trout: Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit sixteen.

Bumping River (Yakima County):

From mouth to Bumping Reservoir: Lawful to fish to base of Bumping Dam. Selective gear rules June 1 through October 31. Whitefish: Additional December 1 through March 31 season. Terminal gear limited to one single barbless hook. Release all fish other than whitefish.

Burbank Slough (Walla Walla County): Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

Burke Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Burley Creek (Kitsap County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Butter Creek (Lewis County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length ten inches.

Buttermilk Creek, including East and West Forks (Okanogan County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Maximum length twenty inches.

Cady Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. Trout: Daily limit two.

Cain Lake (Whatcom County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Calawah River (Clallam County), from mouth to forks: June 1 through April 30 season. December 1 through April 30, selective gear rules from Highway 101 to forks. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 through April 30, mouth to Highway 101, one wild steelhead per day may be retained.

Calawah River, South Fork (Clallam County) from mouth to National Park boundary: June 1 through last day in February season. December 1 through last day in February, selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Caldwell Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches.

Caliche Lakes, Lower, Upper and West (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Calispell Creek (Calispell River) (Pend Oreille County):

From mouth to Calispell Lake: Year around season.

From Calispell Lake upstream to source: Selective gear rules.

Calligan Lake (King County): June 1 through October 31 season. All tributary streams, and the upper third of the outlet are closed waters.

Campbell Creek (Mason County): Closed waters.

Campbell Lake (Okanogan County): September 1 through March 31 season.

Campbell Lake (Skagit County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Canyon Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit five.

Canyon Creek (Mason County): Closed waters.

Canyon Creek (S.F. Stillaguamish River) (Snohomish County), mouth to forks: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Capitol Lake (Thurston County), from its outlet to a point four hundred feet below the lowest Tumwater Falls (Deschutes River) fish ladder: Closed waters: Percival Cove, west of a set of markers on the western shoreline of the south basin of Capitol Lake. June 1 through July 31 season. Trout: Daily limit five, minimum length eight inches. Additional August 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length fourteen inches.

Carbon River (Pierce County), from its mouth to the Highway 162 Bridge: June 1 through January 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through January 31. Additional February 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Carlisle Lake (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April through last day in February season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. Bass: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Carl's Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Carney Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April through June 30 and September 1 through October 31 seasons. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited.

Carson Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Cascade Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Cascade Lake (San Juan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Cascade River (Skagit County):

From the Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge upstream: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout, minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of the trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

From the mouth to the Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge: October 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout, minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of the trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Cases Pond (Pacific County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only.

Cashmere Pond (Chelan County): Juveniles only.

Cassidy Lake (Snohomish County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Castle Lake (Cowlitz County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one, minimum length sixteen inches.

Cattail Lake (Grant County): March 1 through March 31 and September 1 through September 30 seasons.

Cavanaugh Lake (Skagit County): Chumming permitted.

Cedar Creek (tributary of N.F. Lewis) (Clark County), from mouth to junction of Chelatchie Creek: June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Cedar Creek (Jefferson County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Cedar Creek (Okanogan County), from mouth to Cedar Falls: Selective gear rules. Trout: Maximum length twenty inches.

Cedar Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Cedar River (King County): Closed waters.

Chambers Lake (within Ft. Lewis Military Reservation) (Pierce County): Selective gear rules, except electric motors allowed. Trout: Release all trout.

Chaplain Lake (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

Chapman Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Chumming permitted. Trout: Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit ten.

Chehalis River (Grays Harbor County), from Union Pacific Railroad Bridge in Aberdeen to high bridge on Weyerhaeuser 1000 line (approximately 400 yards downstream from Roger Creek): June 1 through April 15 season. Single point barbless hooks required October 1 through October 31 upstream from mouth to Porter Bridge and September 16 through October 31 from the Porter Bridge to the high bridge. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Chehalis River, South Fork (Lewis County), from mouth to Highway Bridge at Boistfort: June 1 through April 15 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Chehalis River Potholes (adjacent to the Chehalis River south of Highway 12 in Grays Harbor County, this does not include sloughs or beaver ponds): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Chelan Lake (Chelan County): Year around season except closed April 1 through June 30 north of a line between Purple Point at Stehekin and Painted Rocks and April 1 through June 30 within 400 feet of the mouths of all tributaries north of Fields Point. Trout except kokanee: Daily limit two except south of Fields Point May 15 through September 30 daily limit 5, not more than two of which may be over 15 inches in length. Trout except kokanee minimum length 15 inches except south of Fields Point minimum length 8 inches May 15 through September 30. Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit five, no minimum length. Salmon: Minimum length 15 inches. Burbot: Set line gear allowed.

Chelan Lake Tributaries (Chelan County), from mouths upstream one mile except Stehekin River: July 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules.

Chelan River (Chelan County): Year around season. Selective gear rules. Trout, minimum length twelve inches, maximum length twenty inches.

Chewelah Creek, forks and tributaries (Stevens County): Selective gear rules.

Chewuch River (Chewack River) (Okanogan County), from mouth to Pasayten Wilderness boundary: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches, maximum length twenty inches. Whitefish: Additional December 1 through March 31 season. Release all fish except whitefish.

Chimacum Creek (Jefferson County):

From mouth to Ness's Corner Road: June 1 through August 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From Ness's Corner Road to headwaters: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Chiwaukum Creek (Chelan County), from mouth to South Fork: Selective gear rules.

Chiwawa River (Chelan County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Maximum length twenty inches.

Chopaka Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. Trout: Daily limit one.

Cispus River (Lewis County), from mouth to North Fork: Trout: Additional season November 1 through May 31, steelhead only. Release all fish other than steelhead.

Cispus River, North Fork (Lewis County): Trout: No more than one over twelve inches in length.

Clallam River (Clallam County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Clara Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Clear Lake (Chelan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. From July 5 through October 31, selective gear rules and all species: Release all fish.

Clear Lake (Pierce County): Chumming permitted.

Clear Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Clear Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Clearwater River (Jefferson County):

From mouth to Snahapish River: June 1 through April 15 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 through April 15, one wild steelhead per day may be retained.

From Snahapish River upstream: Trout, minimum length fourteen inches.

Cle Elum Lake (Reservoir) (Kittitas County): Trout except kokanee: Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches. Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit sixteen, no minimum size. Burbot: Set line gear allowed.

Cle Elum River (Kittitas County), from mouth to Cle Elum Dam: Lawful to fish to base of Cle Elum Dam. Selective gear rules. Whitefish: Additional December 1 through March 31 season. Release all fish except whitefish. Terminal gear restricted to one single barbless hook.

Cliff Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Cloquallum Creek (Grays Harbor County):

From mouth to second bridge on Cloquallum Road: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

From mouth to Highway 8 Bridge: Additional March 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Clough Creek (North Bend) (King County): Closed waters.

Clover Creek (Pierce County), within the boundaries of McChord Air Force Base: Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one, minimum length twelve inches.

Coal Creek (Cowlitz County), from mouth to four hundred feet below falls: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Coal Creek (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): Closed waters.

Coal Creek (near Snoqualmie) (King County), from mouth to Highway I-90: Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only. Trout: No minimum length.

Coffee Pot Lake (Lincoln County): March 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules except motors allowed. Trout: Daily limit two. Bass: Daily limit two, maximum length fourteen inches. Crappie: Daily limit ten.

Coldwater Lake (Cowlitz County): Selective gear rules except use of electric motors allowed. Trout: Daily limit one, minimum length sixteen inches.

Coldwater Lake inlet and outlet streams (Cowlitz County): Closed waters.

Colville River (Stevens County):

From mouth to bridge at Town of Valley: Year around season. Trout: Daily limit five fish, not more than two of which may be brown trout October 1 through November 30. Walleye: No minimum size. Daily limit eight fish not more than one of which may be longer than 20 inches. Release walleye 16 to 20 inches in length.

From bridge at Valley upstream and tributaries: Selective gear rules.

Columbia Park Lagoon (Benton County): Juveniles and licensed adults accompanied by a juvenile only.

Columbia River, including impoundments and all connecting sloughs, except Wells Ponds: Year-round season unless otherwise provided. General species provisions (unless otherwise provided for in this section): Bass: Daily limit five fish, not more than three of which may be over 15 inches. Trout: Daily limit two fish, minimum length 12 inches, except release all Dolly Varden/Bull Trout. Walleye: Daily limit five fish of which not more than one may be over 24 inches, minimum length 18 inches. Whitefish: Daily limit 15 fish. All other gamefish: No daily limit, except release all grass carp.

In the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon, the license of either state is valid. Anglers must comply with the fishing regulations of the state in which they are fishing. This provision does not allow an angler licensed in Oregon to fish on the Washington shore, or in the sloughs or tributaries in Washington.

Anglers fishing the Columbia River are restricted to one daily limit, as defined by the laws of the state in which they are fishing, even if they are licensed by both states.

From a true north-south line through Buoy 10 to the Megler-Astoria Bridge: Trout: Release wild cutthroat. Release all trout April 1 through July 31. Fishing from the north jetty is allowed during salmon season openings.

From the Megler-Astoria Bridge to the I-5 Bridge: Closed waters: September 1 through September 30 at mouth of Abernathy Creek from the Washington shore to a line between Abernathy Point light and a boundary marker east of the mouth of Abernathy Creek. Trout: Release wild cutthroat. Release all trout April 1 through May 15.

From the I-5 Bridge to the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco, including Drano Lake: Closed waters: (1) From the upstream line of Bonneville Dam to boundary markers located six hundred feet below the fish ladder. (2) Waters from the upstream side of the Interstate Bridge at The Dalles to upper line of The Dalles Dam except that bank fishing is permitted up to four hundred feet below the fishway entrance on the Washington shore. (3) From John Day Dam downstream about three thousand feet except that bank fishing is permitted up to four hundred feet below the fishway entrance on the Washington shore. (4) From McNary Dam downstream to a line across the river from the red and white marker on the Oregon shore on a line that intersects the downstream end of the wing wall of the boat lock near the Washington shore. Trout: Release wild cutthroat from I-5 Bridge to Bonneville Dam. Release all trout April 1 through June 15.

From the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco to the old Hanford townsite (wooden towers) powerline crossing, in Sec. 30, T13N, R28E: Closed waters: Ringold Springs Creek (Hatchery Creek). Trout: Release all trout, except May 1 through August 15 in those waters from the Ringold Hatchery from WDFW markers 1/4 mile downstream from the Ringold wasteway outlet to WDFW markers 1/2 mile upstream from Spring Creek when fishing from the bank on the hatchery side of the river.

From the old Hanford townsite (wooden towers) powerline crossing in Sec. 30, T13N, R28E, to Vernita Bridge, (Highway 24): All species: February 1 through October 22 season. Trout: Release all trout.

From Vernita Bridge (Highway 24) to Priest Rapids Dam: Closed waters: (1) Priest Rapids Dam - waters between the upstream line of Priest Rapids Dam downstream to the boundary markers six hundred fifty feet below the fish ladders. (2) Jackson (Moran Creek or Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet) Creek - all waters of the Priest Rapids Hatchery system to the outlet on the Columbia River, extending to midstream Columbia between boundary markers located one hundred feet upstream and four hundred feet downstream of the mouth. All species: June 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Release all trout.

From Priest Rapids Dam to Chief Joseph Dam, including up to base of Washburn Pond outlet structure: Closed waters: (1) Wanapum Dam - waters between the upstream line of Wanapum Dam to the boundary markers seven hundred fifty feet downstream of the east fish ladder and five hundred feet downstream of the west fish ladder. (2) Rock Island Dam to boundary markers four hundred feet downstream of the fish ladders. (3) Rocky Reach Dam - waters between the upstream line of Rocky Reach Dam to boundary markers four hundred feet downstream of the fish ladders. (4) Wells Dam - waters between the upstream line of Wells Dam to boundary markers four hundred feet downstream of the spawning channel discharge (Chelan County) and fish ladder (Douglas County). (5) Chief Joseph Dam - closed to fishing from the Okanogan County shore between the dam and the Highway 17 Bridge. Closed to boat fishing from the boundary marker to the Corps of Engineers safety zone marker. Trout: Release all trout.

Above Chief Joseph Dam: See Lake Roosevelt and Rufus Woods Lake.

Conconully Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Conconully Reservoir (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Conger Pond (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Connelly Creek and tributaries (Lewis County), from four hundred feet below the city of Morton Dam to its source: Closed waters.

Conner Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Coot Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Copalis River (Grays Harbor County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Cottage Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Cottonwood Creek (Lincoln County): Year around season.

Cougar Creek (tributary to Yale Reservoir) (Cowlitz County): June 1 through August 31 season.

Cougar Lake (near Winthrop) (Okanogan County): September 1 through March 31 season.

Coulter Creek (Kitsap/Mason counties): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

County Line Ponds (Skagit County): Closed waters.

Cow Lake (Adams County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Coweeman River (Cowlitz County), from mouth to Mulholland Creek: June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Cowiche Creek (Yakima County): Selective gear rules.

Cowlitz Falls Reservoir (Lake Scanewa) (Lewis County): June 1 through last day in February season. The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cowlitz arm is the posted PUD sign on Peters Road. The upstream boundary of the reservoir in the Cispus arm is the posted markers at the Lewis County PUD kayak launch, approximately 1.5 miles upstream from the confluence of the Cowlitz and Cispus arms. Trout: Daily limit five, minimum length eight inches.

Cowlitz River (Lewis County):

From mouth to Mayfield Dam: Year around season. Lawful to fish up to four hundred feet or the posted deadline at barrier dam. From the barrier dam downstream to a line from the mouth of Mill Creek to a boundary marker on the opposite shore, it is unlawful to fish from any floating device. All species: Release all fish except steelhead April 1 through May 31. Trout: Daily limit five, minimum length twelve inches, no more than two over twenty inches. Release wild cutthroat. Below Barrier Dam release all steelhead missing right ventral fin.

From Mayfield Dam to mouth of Muddy Fork: Year around season.

Cowlitz River, Clear and Muddy Forks (Lewis County): Trout: Daily limit five, no more than one over twelve inches in length may be retained.

Coyote Creek and Ponds (Adams County): March 1 through September 30 season.

Crab Creek (Adams/Grant counties):

From Highway 26 to Morgan Lake Road in Section 36: March 1 through September 30 season.

From Morgan Lake Road in Section 36 to O'Sullivan Dam (including Marsh Unit I and II impoundments): Closed waters.

Crab Creek (Lincoln County) and tributaries: Year around season.

Crabapple Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Cranberry Creek (Mason County), mouth to Lake Limerick: Closed waters.

Crawfish Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion engine prohibited.

Crescent Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Crystal Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Cup Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Curl Lake (Columbia County): June 1 through October 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

Curley Creek (Kitsap County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Damon Lake (Grays Harbor County): June 1 through October 31 season.

Davis Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Davis Lake (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April to last day in February season.

Davis Lake (Okanogan County): September 1 through March 31 season

Dayton Pond (Columbia County): Juveniles only.

Deadman Lake (Adams County): March 1 through September 30 season.

De Coursey Pond (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only.

Deep Creek (Clallam County): Closed waters.

Deep Creek (tributary to Bumping Lake) (Yakima County): Mouth to second bridge crossing on USFS Rd. 1808 (approximately 3.7 miles from junction of USFS Rds. 1800 and 1808): Closed waters.

Deep Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Deep Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Deep Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Deep River (Wahkiakum County): Year around season. Trout: Minimum length 14 inches. ((Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through May 31.))

Deer Creek (Mason County): Closed waters.

Deer Creek and Little Deer Creek (tributaries to North Fork Stillaguamish) (Skagit County): Closed waters.

Deer Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through October 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

Deer Lake (Island County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Deer (Deer Springs) Lake (Lincoln County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Deer Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Deer Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Trout: No more than two over twenty inches in length may be retained.

Dempsey Creek (Thurston County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

De Roux Creek (Yakima County): Selective gear rules.

Deschutes River (Thurston County), from old U.S. Highway 99 Bridge near Tumwater to Henderson Boulevard Bridge near Pioneer Park, except waters from Old Highway 99 Bridge to four hundred feet below lowest Tumwater Falls fish ladder are closed waters: June 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From Henderson Boulevard Bridge upstream: June 1 through March 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish except trout greater than twenty inches in length.

Desire Lake (King County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Devereaux Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Devil's Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Dewatto River (Mason County): Trout, minimum length twelve inches. Wild cutthroat release.

From mouth to bridge on Bear Creek-Dewatto Road, additional November 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Diamond Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Dickey River (includes all forks) (Clallam County): June 1 through April 30 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 through April 30, one wild steelhead per day may be retained.

Dollar Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Dosewallips River (Jefferson County), from mouth to Olympic National Park boundary about three-quarters mile downstream of falls: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Dot Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Downs Lake (Lincoln/Spokane counties): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Dry Falls Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday in April through November 30 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one.

Duck Lake (Grays Harbor County): Crappie: Daily limit ten.

Duckabush River (Jefferson County), from mouth to the Olympic National Park Boundary: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Dungeness River (Clallam County):

From mouth to junction of Gray Wolf and Dungeness River, October 16 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From junction of Gray Wolf River upstream to Gold Creek - Closed waters.

From junction of Gold Creek upstream to headwaters: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Dusty Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

East Twin River (Clallam County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Ebey Lake (Little Lake) (Snohomish County): Fly fishing only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. Trout: Daily limit one, minimum length eighteen inches.

Eightmile Lake (Chelan County): Trout: Daily limit five, not more than two mackinaw may be retained.

Elbow Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Elk River (Grays Harbor County), from the Highway 105 Bridge upstream: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Ell Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one.

Ellen Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Elochoman River (Wahkiakum County): Closed waters: Waters from 100 feet above the upper hatchery rack downstream to the Elochoman Hatchery Bridge located 400 feet below the upper hatchery rack; waters from a point 50 feet above to 100 feet below the outlet pipes from the most downstream Elochoman Hatchery rearing pond and extending 30 feet out from the south bank of the river; waters between the department of fish and wildlife temporary rack downstream to Foster (Risk) Road Bridge while rack is installed in the river; mainstem waters from the confluence of the west fork to source.

From mouth to West Fork: June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Daily limit five, minimum length twelve inches, no more than two over twenty inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Elwha River (Clallam County): Closed waters: From south spillway on Aldwell Lake Dam downstream two hundred feet and from approximately fifty yards upstream to fifty yards downstream of Elwha Tribal Hatchery outfall as posted.

From mouth to two hundred feet below the south spillway on the Aldwell Lake Dam: June 1 through last day in February season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From Lake Aldwell upstream to four hundred feet below spillway at Lake Mills Dam, including all tributaries except Indian Creek: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Empire Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Enchantment Park Ponds (Chelan County): Juveniles only.

Entiat River (Chelan County), from mouth to Entiat Falls: June 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches, maximum length twenty inches. Whitefish: Additional season December 1 through March 31. Release all fish except whitefish. Selective gear rules.

Erie Lake (Skagit County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Failor Lake (Grays Harbor County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Fan Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited.

Fazon Lake (Whatcom County): Fishing from any floating device prohibited from first Friday in October through January 15. Channel catfish: Daily and possession limit two. Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Finnel Lake (Adams County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Fio Rito Lakes (Kittitas County): Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion engine prohibited.

Fish Lake (Chelan County): Trout: No more than two over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Fish Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Fish Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Fish Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited.

Fisher Slough (Snohomish County):

From mouth to Highway 530 Bridge: Year around season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Upstream from Highway 530 Bridge: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Fishhook Pond (Walla Walla County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

Fishtrap Creek (Whatcom County): From Koh Road to Bender Road: June 1 through October 31 season. Juveniles only.

Fishtrap Lake (Lincoln/Spokane counties): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Flowing Lake (Snohomish County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Forde Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Fort Borst Park Lake (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April through last day in February season. Juveniles only.

Fortson Mill Pond # 2 (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only.

Fourth of July Lake (Adams/Lincoln counties): December 1 through March 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. Trout: No more than two over fourteen inches in length may be retained.

Franz Lake (Skamania County): Closed waters.

Frater Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Frenchman Hills Lake (Grant County): February 1 through September 30 season.

Gadwall Lake (Grant County): March 1 through March 31 and September 1 through September 30 seasons.

Garfield Juvenile Pond (Whitman County): Juveniles only.

George Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Geneva Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Germany Creek (Cowlitz County), from mouth to end of Germany Creek Road (approximately five miles): June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat. Release all steelhead June 1 through October 31.

Gillette Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Gissberg Ponds (Snohomish County): Channel catfish: Daily limit 2, no minimum size.

Gobar Creek (tributary to Kalama River) (Cowlitz County): June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Gold Creek, Gold Creek Pond and Outlet Channel (tributary to Keechelus Lake) (Kittitas County): Closed waters.

Gold Creek (Okanogan County): From mouth to Foggy Dew Creek: Selective gear rules.

Goldsborough Creek (Mason County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Goodman Creek (Jefferson County) outside Olympic National Park: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout, minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 through last day in February one wild steelhead per day may be retained.

Goodwin Lake (Snohomish County): Chumming permitted. Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Goose Creek (Lincoln County), within the city limits of Wilbur: Year around season. Juveniles and holders of free licenses only.

Goose Lake, Lower (Adams County): Crappie: Not more than five over eight inches in length: Bluegill: Not more than five over six inches in length.

Gorst Creek (Kitsap County): Closed waters: From lower bridge on the old Belfair Highway upstream to source (including tributaries). From mouth upstream to lower bridge: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Gosnell Creek and tributaries (tributary to Lake Isabella) (Mason County): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Goss Lake (Island County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Grande Ronde River (Asotin County):

From mouth to County Road Bridge about two and one-half miles upstream: Year around season. Selective gear rules September 1 through May 31. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches, maximum length twenty inches.

From County Road Bridge upstream to Oregon state line and all tributaries: June 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Additional season September 1 through April 15: Barbless hooks required. All tributaries: Closed waters. All species: Release all fish except steelhead with a missing adipose fin and a healed scar at the fin site.

Granite Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Closed waters.

Granite Lakes (near Marblemount) (Skagit County): Grayling: Release all grayling.

Gray Wolf River (Clallam County): From junction with Dungeness River to bridge at river mile 1.0 - Closed waters.

From bridge at river mile 1.0 upstream - selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Grays River (Wahkiakum County), from mouth to Highway 4 Bridge: November 15 through March 15 season; and from Highway 4 Bridge to mouth of South Fork: January 1 through March 15 season. All species: Release all fish except steelhead without an adipose fin and healed scar at the fin site. Trout: Minimum length twenty inches.

Grays River, East Fork (Wahkiakum County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Grays River, West Fork (Wahkiakum County), downstream from Hatchery Road Bridge: June 1 - August 31 season. Trout: Additional January 1 through March 15 season downstream from Hatchery Road Bridge. Release all fish other than trout and all trout less than twenty inches in length.

Green Lake and Green Lake, Lower (Okanogan County): December 1 through March 31 season.

Green (Duwamish) River (King County):

From the First Avenue Bridge to Tacoma Headworks Dam: June 1 through last day in February season, except waters from the Auburn-Black Diamond Bridge downstream to the 8th St. N.E. Bridge in Auburn are closed September 1 through October 15 and waters from the Auburn-Black Diamond Bridge downstream to the Highway 18 Bridge are closed September 1 through October 31. Fishing from any floating device prohibited November 1 through last day in February. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained July 1 through the last day in February.

From the SR 167 Freeway Bridge to the Tacoma Headworks Dam: Additional March 1 through March 15 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Trout, minimum length fourteen inches.

Green River (Cowlitz County): Closed waters: All tributaries.

From mouth to 2800 Bridge: June 1 through November 30 season except closed from the water intake at the upper end of the hatchery grounds downstream to a point 1500 feet below the salmon hatchery rack during the period September 1 through November 30. All species: Release all fish except steelhead. Trout: Minimum length twenty inches.

From 2800 Bridge to source: Closed waters.

Greenwater River (King County), from mouth to Greenwater Lakes: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Grimes Lake (Douglas County): June 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules, except fishing from a floating device equipped with an electric motor allowed. Trout: Daily limit one.

Grizzly Lake (Skamania County): Closed waters.

Halfmoon Lake (Adams County): March 1 through September 30 season.

Halfmoon Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Hallin Lake (Adams County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Hamilton Creek (Skamania County): June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat. All tributaries downstream from the Highway 14 Bridge: Closed waters.

Hamma Hamma River (Mason County):

From mouth to four hundred feet below falls: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Hammersley Inlet Freshwater Tributaries (Mason County), except Mill Creek: Closed waters.

Hampton Lakes, Lower and Upper (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited.

Hancock Lake (King County): June 1 through October 31 season. All tributary streams and the upper third of the outlet are closed waters.

Harrison Pond (Skagit County): Closed waters.

Hart Lake (Pierce County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Harvey Creek (tributary to Sullivan Lake) (Pend Oreille County):

From mouth to Bridge 4830 on county road (about one and one-half miles): Closed waters.

From Bridge 4830 upstream: Selective gear rules.

Harvey Creek (tributary to Stillaguamish River) (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

Hatch Lake (Stevens County): December 1 through March 31 season.

Hatchery Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Haven Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Hawk Creek and tributaries (Lincoln County): Year around season.

Hays Creek and Ponds (Adams County): March 1 through September 30 season.

Headgate Pond (Asotin County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles and holders of free licenses only.

Heart Lake (near Anacortes) (Skagit County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Heins Lake (Kitsap County): Closed waters.

Hemlock Lake (Trout Creek Reservoir) (Skamania County): ((June 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length fourteen inches.)) Closed waters.

Heritage Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Hicks Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Hog Canyon Lake (Spokane County): December 1 through March 31 season. Trout: No more than two over fourteen inches in length may be retained.

Hoh River (Jefferson County), from mouth to mouth of South Fork: June 1 through April 15 season. December 1 through April 15, from Highway 101 to mouth of south fork, selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 through April 15, from mouth to Highway 101 one wild steelhead per day may be retained.

Hoh River South Fork (Jefferson County), outside Olympic National Park boundary: June 1 through April 15 season. December 1 through April 15, selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Hoko River (Clallam County): Trout, minimum length fourteen inches. Release wild cutthroat upstream from upper Hoko Bridge (cement bridge on Lake Ozette Highway).

From mouth to upper Hoko Bridge: Additional November 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through March 15.

From upper Hoko Bridge to Ellis Creek Bridge (river mile 18.5): Additional November 1 through March 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. Trout: Release wild cutthroat.

Homestead Lake (Grant County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one fish.

Hoquiam River, including all forks (Grays Harbor County): June 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Horseshoe Lake (Clark/Cowlitz counties): Trout: No more than 2 trout 20 inches or greater in length may be retained.

Horseshoe Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit 1.

Horseshoe Lake (Kitsap County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Horseshoe Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Chumming permitted. Trout except kokanee: Daily limit five. Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit ten.

Horsethief Lake (Klickitat County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Hourglass Lake (Grant County): March 1 through March 31 and September 1 through September 30 seasons.

Howard Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Howell Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Hozomeen Lake (Whatcom County): July 1 through October 31 season.

Huff Lake (Pend Oreille County): Closed waters.

Humptulips River (Grays Harbor County), from mouth to forks: June 1 through March 31 season. Single point barbless hooks required September 16 through October 31. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Humptulips River, East Fork (Grays Harbor County), from mouth to concrete bridge on Forest Service Road between Humptulips Guard Station and Grisdale: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Humptulips River, West Fork (Grays Harbor County): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Mouth to Donkey Creek Road Bridge: Additional November 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Hutchinson Lake (Adams County): March 1 through September 30 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion engine prohibited.

I-82 Ponds, 1 and 2 (Yakima County): Walleye: Unlawful to retain walleye.

I-82 Ponds, 1 through 7 (Yakima County): Fishing from vessels equipped with internal combustion engines prohibited.

Icehouse Lake (Skamania County): Trout: No more than 2 trout 20 inches or greater in length may be retained.

Icicle River (Creek) (Chelan County):

From mouth to four hundred feet below Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery rack: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches, maximum length twenty inches. From Rock Island Bridge upstream to Leland Creek: Selective gear rules.

Indian Creek (tributary to Elwha River) (Clallam County), from mouth upstream to first Highway 101 crossing: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Indian Creek (Yakima County): Closed waters.

Indian Heaven Wilderness Lakes (Skamania County): Trout: Daily limit three.

Issaquah Creek (King County): Closed waters.

Jameson Lake (Douglas County): Last Saturday in April through July 4 and October 1 through October 31 seasons.

Jasmine Creek (Okanogan County): Year-round season. Juveniles only.

Jefferson Park Pond (Walla Walla County): Juveniles only.

Jennings Park Pond (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only.

Jewitt Creek (Klickitat County): Juveniles only. Trout: Daily limit five, no minimum length.

John's Creek (Mason County): Closed waters.

Johns River, including North and South Forks (Grays Harbor County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Johnson Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length ten inches.

Johnson Creek (Whatcom County), from Northern Pacific Railroad tracks to the Lawson Street footbridge in Sumas: Juveniles only.

Jump-Off Joe Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Kachess Lake (Reservoir) (Kittitas County): Chumming permitted. Trout except kokanee: Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches. Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit sixteen. Burbot: Set line gear allowed.

Kachess River (Kittitas County): Lawful to fish to base of Kachess Dam. Selective gear rules. From Kachess Lake (Reservoir) upstream to Mineral Creek: Closed waters.

Kalaloch Creek (Jefferson County), outside Olympic National Park: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Kalama River (Cowlitz County): Trout, minimum length 14 inches. Release wild cutthroat.

From mouth upstream to one thousand feet below fishway at upper salmon hatchery: Year around season except during the period the temporary fish rack is installed. Waters from two hundred feet above to one thousand five hundred feet below the rack are closed waters. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited upstream of Modrow Bridge. Fly fishing only from the pipeline crossing to the posted deadline at the intake to the lower salmon hatchery. September 1 through October 31.

From one thousand feet below to one thousand feet above the fishway at upper salmon hatchery: Closed waters.

From one thousand feet above the fishway at the upper salmon hatchery to Summers Creek: Year around season. Selective gear rules.

From Summers Creek upstream to the 6420 Road at about one mile above the gate at the end of the county road: June 1 through March 31 season. Fly fishing only.

From 6420 Road to Kalama Falls: Closed waters.

Kalispell Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules.

Kapowsin Lake (Pierce County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Kathleen Lake (King County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Keechelus Lake (Reservoir) (Kittitas County): Chumming permitted. Trout except kokanee: Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches, additionally up to sixteen kokanee may be retained. Burbot: Set line gear allowed.

Kelsey Creek (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): Closed waters.

Kennedy Creek (Thurston County), from mouth to four hundred feet below falls: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Kennedy Creek Pond (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Kettle River (Stevens County):

June 1 through October 31 season. Trout: Selective gear rules, minimum length 12 inches.

Additional season: November 1 through May 31. All species except whitefish: Selective gear rules and release all fish. Whitefish: Single hook only.

Ki Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Kidney Lake (Skamania County): Last Saturday in April through last day in February season.

Kimball Creek (near Snoqualmie) (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only. Trout: No minimum length.

Kings Lake and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Closed waters.

Kings Lake Bog (King County): Closed waters.

Klaus Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season, except the inlet and outlet to first Weyerhaeuser spur are closed waters.

Klickitat River (Klickitat County):

From mouth to Fisher Hill Bridge: June 1 through November 30 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

From Fisher Hill Bridge to four hundred feet above # 5 fishway: Closed waters.

From four hundred feet above # 5 fishway to the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary: June 1 through November 30 season, except waters from boundary markers above Klickitat salmon hatchery to boundary markers below hatchery are closed waters. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Whitefish: Additional December 1 through March 31 season. Release all fish except whitefish.

From the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary upstream to source, including all tributaries: Closed waters.

Klineline Ponds (Clark County): Trout: No more than 2 trout 20 inches in length or greater may be retained.

Koeneman Lake (Fern Lake) (Kitsap County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Kress Lake (Cowlitz County): Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. Trout: No more than 2 trout 20 inches in length or greater may be retained. Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over eighteen inches in length may be retained.

Lacamas Creek (Clark County): Lawful to fish upstream to the base of Lacamas Lake Dam.

Lacamas Creek, tributary of Cowlitz River (Lewis County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Lake Creek, mouth to Three Prong Creek (Okanogan County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Maximum length twenty inches.

Langlois Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Latah (Hangman) Creek (Spokane County): Year around season.

Lawrence Lake (Thurston County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Leader Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Ledbetter Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Ledking Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Leech Lake (White Pass area) (Yakima County): Fly fishing only. Fishing prohibited from floating devices equipped with motors. Trout: No more than two over twelve inches in length.

Lemna Lake (Grant County): March 1 through March 31 and September 1 through September 30 seasons.

Lenice Lake (Grant County): March 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one.

Lena Lake, Lower (Jefferson County): Closed waters: Inlet stream from mouth upstream to footbridge (about one hundred feet).

Lenore Lake (Grant County): Closed waters: Area within two hundred yard radius of trash rack leading to the irrigation pumping station (south end of lake) and area approximately one hundred yards beyond the mouth of inlet stream to State Highway 17. March 1 through May 31 season: Selective gear rules, except fishing from a floating device equipped with an electric motor permitted. All species: Release all fish. Additional season June 1 through November 30: Selective gear rules, except fishing from a floating device equipped with an electric motor permitted. Trout: Daily limit one.

Leo Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Lewis River (Clark County), from mouth to forks: Year around season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Lewis River, North Fork (Clark/Skamania counties):

From mouth to Johnson Creek: Year around season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

From Johnson Creek to Colvin Creek: June 16 through August 15 and November 16 through April 30 seasons except those waters shoreward of the cable buoy and corkline at the mouth of the Lewis River Salmon Hatchery fish ladder are closed waters. ((Fishing from any floating device prohibited August 16 through October 15.)) Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

From mouth of Colvin Creek to overhead powerlines at Merwin Dam: December 16 through September 30 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

From overhead powerlines at Merwin Dam to Merwin Dam: Closed waters.

From the cable crossing 1,300 feet below Yale Dam to Yale Dam: Closed waters.

Within Lewis River Power Canal and old Lewis River streambed between Swift No. 1 powerhouse and Swift No. 2 powerhouse: Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

From Eagle Cliff Bridge to lower falls including all tributaries: Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Lewis River, East Fork (south) (Clark/Skamania counties): Closed waters: From the posted markers four hundred feet below to one hundred feet above Lucia Falls; from four hundred feet below to four hundred feet above Molton Falls; from four hundred feet below Horseshoe Falls to one hundred feet above Sunset Falls.

From mouth to four hundred feet below Horseshoe Falls: June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From one hundred feet above Sunset Falls to source: June 1 through December 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Mouth to posted markers at top boat ramp at Lewisville Park: Trout: Additional April 16 through May 31 season. Release all fish other than steelhead with a missing adipose fin and a healed scar at the fin site.

Liberty Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Lilly Lake (Chelan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. July 5 through October 31, selective gear rules, and all species: Release all fish.

Lincoln Pond (Clallam County): Juveniles only.

Little Ash Lake (Skamania County): Trout: No more than 2 trout 20 inches in length or greater may be retained.

Little Bear Creek (tributary of Sammamish River) (Snohomish/King counties): Closed waters.

Little Klickitat River (Klickitat County), within Goldendale city limits: Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only. Trout: Daily limit five, no minimum length.

Little Lost Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Little Naches River (Yakima County): Selective gear rules.

Little Nisqually River (Lewis County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length ten inches.

Little Quilcene River (Jefferson County), from mouth to the Little Quilcene River Bridge on Penny Creek Road, June 1 through last day in February season: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Little Spokane River (Spokane County):

From mouth to SR 291 Bridge: Year around season.

From SR 291 Bridge upstream to the West Branch: April 30 through October 31 season. Whitefish: Additional December 1 through March 31 season. Release all fish except whitefish.

Little Twin Lake (Okanogan County): December 1 through March 31 season.

Little Twin Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31.

Little Wenatchee River (Chelan County), from Lake Wenatchee to the falls below U.S. Forest Service Road 6700 Bridge at Riverside Campground: Selective gear rules. Trout: Maximum length twenty inches.

Little White Salmon River (Skamania County): Closed waters: From markers at federal fish hatchery a distance of one thousand five hundred feet upstream to fishway. Trout: Daily limit five.

Long Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Unlawful to fish from floating devices equipped with motors.

Long Lake (Kitsap County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Long Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Long Lake (Spokane River Reservoir) (Spokane County): Bass: Release all bass May 1 through June 30.

Long Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Long's Pond (Thurston County): Juveniles only.

Loomis Lake (Pacific County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Loomis Pond (Grays Harbor County): Closed waters.

Loon Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Trout except kokanee: Daily limit five, except no more than two over twenty inches in length may be retained. Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit ten.

Lost Lake (Okanogan County): Unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion engine.

Lost River (Okanogan County):

From one-quarter mile above bridge to mouth of Monument Creek: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches, maximum length twenty inches.

From mouth of Monument Creek to outlet of Cougar Lake: Selective gear rules. Trout: Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit. Dolly Varden/Bull Trout daily limit two, minimum length fourteen inches.

Love Lake (Clark County): Closed waters.

Lucas Slough (Skagit County): Closed waters.

Ludlow Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April to October 31 season.

Lyons Park Pond (at College Place) (Walla Walla County): Juveniles only.

Lyre River (Clallam County):

From mouth to falls near river mile 3: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. From falls to source: Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Mad River (Chelan County), from mouth upstream to Jimmy Creek: Closed waters.

Maggie Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Marie Lake (Hampton Sloughs) (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Margaret Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Marshal Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Martha Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Martha Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

May Creek (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): Closed waters.

McAllister Creek (Thurston County): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

McCabe Pond (Kittitas County): Fishing from any floating device prohibited. All species: Five fish daily limit for all species combined.

McDonald Creek (Clallam County): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

McDowell Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. All species: Release all fish.

McIntosh Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

McLane Creek (Thurston County), from the south bridge on Highway 101 upstream: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

McLane Creek Ponds (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

McMurray Lake (Skagit County): Last Saturday in April through October 31.

Medical Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length fourteen inches.

Medical Lake, West (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Melaney Creek (Mason County): Closed waters.

Melbourne Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Mercer Creek (Kittitas County), that portion within Ellensburg city limits: Juveniles only. Trout: Daily limit five, no minimum length.

Mercer Slough (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): Closed waters.

Merrill Lake (Cowlitz County): Fly fishing only. Unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion engine. Trout: Daily limit two, maximum length twelve inches.

Merritt Lake (Chelan County): Trout: Daily limit sixteen.

Merry Lake (Grant County): March 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one.

Methow River (Okanogan County):

From mouth upstream to the falls above Brush Creek: June 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches, maximum length twenty inches. Whitefish: Additional season December 1 through March 31. Release all fish except whitefish. Selective gear rules.

Methow River tributaries except Chewuck, Lost and Twisp Rivers: Selective gear rules. Trout: Maximum length twenty inches.

Middle Nemah Pond (Pacific County): June 1 through October 31 season.

Mill Creek (Chelan County): Closed waters.

Mill Creek (Cowlitz County): Closed waters.

Mill Creek (Mason County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Mill Creek (Walla Walla County):

From mouth to 9th St. Bridge: June 1 through April 15 season. All species: Barbless hooks required and release all fish except steelhead with a missing adipose fin and a healed scar at the fin site September 1 through April 15.

From 9th St. Bridge to Roosevelt St. Bridge, within city limits of Walla Walla: Closed waters.

From Roosevelt St. Bridge to Bennington Lake flood diversion dam: Trout: Daily limit five.

From Bennington Lake flood diversion dam upstream, including all tributaries: All tributaries: Closed waters. Selective gear rules. Trout: Maximum length twenty inches.

Mill Creek Pond (Grays Harbor County): Juveniles only.

Mill Pond (Auburn) (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only.

Mill Pond (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Mima Creek (Thurston County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Mineral Creek (tributary to upper Kachess River) (Kittitas County), from mouth to Wilderness Boundary: Closed waters.

Mineral Creek (tributary to Nisqually River), and Mineral Creek, North Fork (Lewis County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Mineral Lake (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Minter Creek (Pierce/Kitsap counties): Closed waters: Area from department intake dam downstream to mouth. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Mirror Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Mission Lake (Kitsap County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Moclips River (Grays Harbor County), from mouth to outside the Quinault Indian Reservation: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Monte Christo Lake (Snohomish County): June 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules.

Mooses Pond (Pacific County): June 1 through October 31 season.

Moran Slough (including inlet and outlet streams) (Grant County): Closed waters.

Morgan Lake (Adams County): March 1 through September 30 season.

Morse Creek (Clallam County), from mouth to Port Angeles Dam: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Moses Lake (Grant County): Crappie: Daily limit five, only crappie more than ten inches in length may be retained. Bluegill: Daily limit five, only bluegill more than eight inches in length may be retained.

Mosquito Creek (Jefferson County) outside Olympic National Park: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Muck Creek and tributaries (within Ft. Lewis Military Reservation) (Pierce County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Release all trout.

Mud Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Mud Lake (Yakima County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit two.

Mudget Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Munn Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Muskegon Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit two.

Myron Lake (Yakima County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit two.

Mystic Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Naches River (Yakima/Kittitas counties):

From the mouth to Little Naches River: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches, maximum length twenty inches. Whitefish: Additional December 1 through March 31 season. Release all fish except whitefish. Terminal gear restricted to one single barbless hook.

From Little Naches River upstream: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches, maximum length twenty inches.

Naneum Creek (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules.

Naneum Pond (Kittitas County): Juveniles only.

Naselle River (Pacific/Wahkiakum counties), from Highway 101 Bridge upstream including all forks: Closed waters: Area from four hundred feet below falls in Sec. 6, T10N, R8W (Wahkiakum County) to falls, and September 1 through January 31, waters within four hundred feet both upstream and downstream of the entrance to the Naselle Salmon Hatchery. Single point barbless hooks required July 1 through January 31 upstream from Highway 101 Bridge to Highway 4 Bridge and October 16 through January 31 upstream from Highway 4 Bridge to Crown Main Line (Salme) Bridge. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From Highway 101 Bridge to mouth of North Fork: Additional November 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

South Fork, from mouth to Bean Creek: Additional November 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Nason Creek (Chelan County): Selective gear rules. From the mouth upstream to the downstream end of the Cascade Tunnel: Trout: Maximum length twenty inches.

From the downstream end of the Cascade Tunnel upstream to Smith Brook: Closed waters.

From Smith Brook to Stevens Creek: Selective gear rules.

Nason Creek Fish Pond (Chelan County): Juveniles and disabled persons only.

Negro Creek (Lincoln County): Year-round season from mouth at Sprague Lake to town of Sprague.

Negro Creek (Whitman County): Last Saturday in April through July 15 season.

Nemah River, North, Middle, and South: June 1 through last day in February season. Single point barbless hooks required on North Nemah upstream to the lower bridge on dead end lower Nemah Road October 1 through January 31, on Middle Nemah upstream to the Department of Natural Resources Bridge on Middle Nemah A-line Road July 1 through January 31, and on South Nemah upstream to confluence with Middle Nemah July 1 through January 31. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Newhalem Ponds (Whatcom County): Closed waters.

Newaukum River, main river and South Fork (Lewis County): June 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches mouth to Highway 508 Bridge near Kearny Creek.

Newaukum River, Middle Fork, mouth to Taucher Road Bridge (Lewis County): June 1 to March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Newaukum River, North Fork (Lewis County):

From mouth to four hundred feet below Chehalis city water intake: June 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From Chehalis city water intake upstream: Closed waters.

Nile Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Nisqually River (Pierce County), from mouth to four hundred feet below LaGrande Powerhouse: June 1 through November 30 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Nooksack River (Whatcom County), from mouth to forks, Middle Fork to Dam and North Fork to Nooksack Falls: June 1 through March 15 season. Fishing from floating devices equipped with motors prohibited on the North and Middle Forks November 1 through March 15. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Nooksack River, South Fork (Skagit/Whatcom counties): From mouth to Skookum Creek: June 1 through March 15 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From Skookum Creek upstream: Closed waters.

No Name Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

North Creek (tributary of Sammamish River) (Snohomish/King counties): Closed waters.

North Elton Ponds (Yakima County): December 1 through March 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion engine prohibited. Trout: Daily limit two.

North Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

North Potholes Reserve Ponds (Grant County): February 1 through the day before opening of waterfowl season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited, except float tubes permitted.

North River (Grays Harbor/Pacific counties), from Highway 105 Bridge upstream: Single point barbless hooks required July 1 through October 31 upstream to Salmon Creek. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From Highway 105 Bridge to Falls River: Additional November 1 through last day in February season. Single point barbless hooks required November 1 through January 31 upstream to Salmon Creek. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Northern State Hospital Pond (Skagit County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only.

Northwestern Reservoir (Klickitat/Skamania counties): Last Saturday in April through last day in February season.

Nunnally Lake (Grant County): March 1 through October 31 season. Closed waters: Outlet stream of Nunnally Lake. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one.

Oakland Bay freshwater tributaries (Mason County), except Goldsborough Creek (including Shelton Creek, Canyon Creek, Uncle John Creek, Campbell Creek, Melaney Creek, Deer Creek, John's Creek, and Cranberry Creek to Lake Limerick): Closed waters.

Ohanapecosh Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis/Pierce counties): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Ohop Lake (Pierce County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Okanogan River (Okanogan County):

From the mouth to the highway bridge at Malott: Year around season. Trout: Release all trout. Selective gear rules. Trout: Maximum length twenty inches.

Closed waters: From the highway bridge at Malott upstream: From Zosel Dam downstream to one-quarter mile below the railroad trestle.

Old Fishing Hole Pond (Kent) (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only.

Olequa Creek (Lewis County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Osborne Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Outlet Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit five.

Owens Pond (Pacific County): June 1 through October 31 season.

Ozette River (Clallam County), outside Olympic National Park: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Packwood Lake (Lewis County): Closed waters: All inlet streams and outlet from log boom to dam. Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit five, minimum length ten inches.

Padden Lake (Whatcom County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited.

Palix River, including all forks (Pacific County): June 1 through last day in February season. Single point barbless hooks required July 1 through January 31 upstream to the confluence of the south and middle forks. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Palouse River and tributaries (Whitman County): Year around season.

Palmer Lake (Okanogan County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained. Burbot: Set line gear allowed.

Pampa Pond (Whitman County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

Panhandle Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Panther Creek (Chelan County): Closed waters.

Panther Creek (tributary to Wind River) (Skamania County): Closed waters.

Panther Lake (Kitsap/Mason counties): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Para-Juvenile Lake (Adams/Grant counties): March 1 through July 31 season. Juveniles only.

Park Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Parker Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Pass Lake (Skagit County): Fly fishing only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. All species: Release all fish.

Pataha Creek (Garfield County):

Within the city limits of Pomeroy: Juveniles only.

From city limits of Pomeroy upstream: Selective gear rules.

Patterson Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Pattison Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Peabody Creek (Clallam County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only.

Pearrygin Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Pend Oreille River (Pend Oreille County): Year around season. All sloughs within the boundaries of the Kalispell Reservation except Calispell Slough: Closed waters.

Perch Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Percival Creek (Thurston County): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Petit Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited.

Phalon Lake (Stevens County): Closed waters.

Phantom Lake (King County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Pheasant Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April to October 31 season.

Philippa Creek (tributary to N.F. Snoqualmie River) (King County): Closed waters.

Phillips Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Pilchuck Creek (Snohomish County), mouth to Highway 9 Bridge: June 1 through November 30 season. Selective fishing regulations. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Additional December 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained.

Pilchuck River (Snohomish County)

From its mouth to five hundred feet downstream from the Snohomish City diversion dam: December 1 through last day in February season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained.

From 500 feet below diversion dam to diversion dam: Closed waters.

Pillar Lake (Grant County): March 1 through March 31 and September 1 through September 30 seasons.

Pine Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Pine Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Pioneer Ponds (tributary to Stillaguamish River) (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

Pipers (Carkeek) Creek (King County), from its mouth to its source, including tributaries: Closed waters.

Pleasant Lake (Clallam County): Trout: Kokanee minimum length eight inches, maximum length twenty inches.

Plummer Lake (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April through last day in February season.

Poacher Lake (Grant County): March 1 through March 31 and September 1 through September 30 seasons.

Portage Creek (tributary to Stillaguamish River) (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

Potholes Reservoir (Grant County): Crappie and bluegill: Combined daily limit twenty-five fish.

Potter's Pond (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Pratt River (tributary to Middle Fork Snoqualmie) (King County): Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Prices Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Promised Land Pond (Grays Harbor County): June 1 through October 31 season.

Purdy Creek (Mason County): June 1 through August 15 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Pysht River (Clallam County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Puyallup River (Pierce County):

From mouth to the Electron power plant outlet: June 1 through January 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through January 31.

From mouth to the Soldier's Home Bridge in Orting: Additional February 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Quail Lake (Adams County): Fly fishing only. Fishing from any floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. All species: Release all fish.

Quarry Pond (Walla Walla County): Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

Quilcene River (Jefferson County):

From mouth to upper boundary of Falls View Campground June 1 through last day in February season: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From Highway 101 Bridge upstream to the electric weir at the Quilcene National Fish Hatchery: Closed waters.

Quillayute River (Clallam County): June 1 through April 30 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 through April 30, one wild steelhead per day may be retained.

Quinault River, Upper (Jefferson County), from mouth at upper end of Quinault Lake to the National Park boundary: June 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through March 31.

Quincy Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Raging River (King County), from its mouth to the Highway 18 Bridge: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Rainbow Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through October 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

Rapjohn Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Rat Lake (Okanogan County): December 1 through March 31 season.

Rattlesnake Creek (Yakima County): Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Rattlesnake Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules, except fishing from a floating device equipped with an electric motor allowed.

Ravensdale Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches.

Reflection Pond (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Renner Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Ridley Lake (Whatcom County): July 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily and possession limit one, minimum length eighteen inches.

Riffe Lake (Reservoir) (Lewis County): Lawful to fish up to the base of Swofford Pond Dam.

Rigley Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length fourteen inches.

Riley Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Rimrock Lake (Reservoir) (Yakima County): Chumming permitted. Trout except kokanee: Daily limit five. Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit sixteen.

Ringold Springs Creek (Hatchery Creek) (Franklin County): Closed waters.

Robbins Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Rock Creek (below Landsburg) (King County): Closed waters.

Rock Creek (Skamania County): June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Rocky Ford Creek and Ponds (Grant County): Fly fishing only. Fishing from bank only (no wading). All species: Release all fish.

Rocky Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. June 1 through October 31 selective gear rules and all species: Release all fish.

Roosevelt Lake (Ferry/Lincoln/Stevens counties): All species: Closed February 1 through May 31 in San Poil arm upstream from mouth of Manilla Creek, and April 1 through May 31 in Kettle arm upstream to Barstow Bridge. Trout: No more than two over twenty inches in length. Only kokanee with a missing adipose fin and healed scar at the fin site may be retained. Walleye: No minimum size. Daily limit 8 fish not more than one of which may be longer than 20 inches. Release walleye 16 to 20 inches in length.

Rose Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Ross Lake (Reservoir) (Whatcom County): July 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules, except fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor allowed. Trout: Daily limit three, possession limit six, minimum length thirteen inches.

Ross Lake tributary streams (Whatcom County), except Big Beaver Creek and Ruby Creek: Closed waters: From closed water markers near mouth upstream for one mile. Above closed water marker in tributaries not listed as closed: July 1 through October 31 season.

Round Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season.

Rowland Lakes (Klickitat County): Last Saturday in April through last day in February season.

Royal Lake (Adams County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited.

Royal Slough (including Marsh Unit IV impoundments) (Adams County): Closed waters.

Ruby Creek (tributary to Ross Lake) (Whatcom County): Closed waters.

Rufus Woods Lake (Douglas County): Trout: Daily limit two.

Sacheen Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Saddle Mountain Lake (Grant County): Closed waters.

Sago Lake (Grant County): March 1 through March 31 and September 1 through September 30 seasons.

Salmon Creek (Clark County), from mouth to 72nd Avenue N.E: June 1 through October 31 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release all steelhead and wild cutthroat. Additional season: November 1 through March 15. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Salmon Creek, including all forks (Jefferson County): Closed waters.

Salmon Creek, North Fork and West Fork from mouth to South Fork (Okanogan County): Selective gear rules.

Salmon Creek (tributary of Naselle River) (Pacific County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Salmon Creek (Thurston County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Salmon River (Jefferson County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained ((December)) November 1 through last day in February.

Salt Creek (Clallam County): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From mouth to bridge on Highway 112: Additional November 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Samish Lake (Whatcom County): Trout: Cutthroat trout daily limit two, minimum length fourteen inches.

Samish River (Whatcom County):

From its mouth to the old Highway 99 Bridge and from the department rack to the Hickson Bridge: June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From Highway 99 Bridge to department salmon rack: Closed waters.

Sammamish Lake (King County): Trout: No more than two over fourteen inches in length. Release all kokanee. Kokanee/sockeye under fifteen inches are kokanee while those fifteen inches and over are sockeye salmon. December 1 through June 30: Release all steelhead and rainbow trout over twenty inches in length.

Sammamish River (Slough) (King County), from the 68th Avenue N.E. Bridge to Lake Sammamish: Closed waters: All tributaries. June 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Release all trout.

Sandyshore Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April to October 31 season.

Sarge Hubbard Park Pond (Yakima County): Juveniles and holders of disability licenses only.

Satsop Lakes (Grays Harbor County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Satsop River, including all forks (Grays Harbor County): Selective gear rules on East Fork upstream from mouth of Bingham Creek. All open periods: Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat, except on east fork above Bingham Creek.

From mouth to bridge at Schafer Park: Additional November 1 through March 31 season. Single point barbless hooks required September 16 through October 31.

Middle Fork (Turnow Branch), from mouth to Cougar-Smith Road: Additional November 1 through last day in February season. West Fork, from mouth to Cougar-Smith Road: Additional November 1 through last day in February season.

Sauk River (Skagit/Snohomish counties):

From mouth to the mouth of the White Chuck River: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

From the mouth of the White Chuck River to headwaters, including North and South Forks: Selective gear rules. Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches.

From mouth to the Darrington Bridge: Additional March 1 through April 30 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Sawyer, Lake (King County): Chumming permitted.

Scabrock Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Schaefer Lake (Chelan County): Trout: Daily limit sixteen.

Sekiu River (Clallam County): All open periods: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

From mouth to forks: Additional November 1 through last day in February season.

Shady Lake (King County): June 1 through October 31 season. Trout: No more than one over fourteen inches in length.

Shannon, Lake (Skagit County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Chumming permitted. Trout: Minimum length six inches and maximum length eighteen inches.

Shellneck Creek (Yakima County): Closed waters.

Shelton Creek (Mason County): Closed waters.

Sherman Creek (Ferry County):

From the mouth at Lake Roosevelt upstream to four hundred feet above the water diversion dam for the hatchery: Closed waters, except December 1 through August 31 season from the mouth upstream to the hatchery boat dock.

Sherry Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Sherwood Creek (Mason County): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Sherwood Creek Mill Pond (Mason County): June 1 through October 31 season. Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, daily limit 2 fish.

Shiner Lake (Adams County): March 1 through September 30 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited.

Shoe Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Shoecraft Lake (Snohomish County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Shoveler Lake (Grant County): March 1 through March 31 and September 1 through September 30 seasons.

Shye Lake (Grays Harbor County): June 1 through October 31 season.

Sidley Lake (Okanogan County): Trout: Daily limit two.

Siebert Creek (Clallam County): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Silent Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Silver Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County), mouth to USFS Road 4778: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Silver Lake (Cowlitz County): Use of water dogs or salamanders for fishing prohibited. Bass: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Silver Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Silver Lake (Whatcom County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Similkameen River (Okanogan County):

From mouth to Enloe Dam: June 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches, maximum length twenty inches. Additional season December 1 through March 31. Selective gear rules. Trout: Release all trout.

From Enloe Dam to Canadian border: Whitefish: Additional December 1 through March 31 season. Release all fish except whitefish.

Sinlahekin Creek (Okanogan County), from Palmer Lake to Cecile Creek bridge: June 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules. Whitefish: Additional December 1 through March 31 season. Release all fish except whitefish.

Sixteen Lake (Skagit County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Skagit River (Skagit/Whatcom counties):

From mouth to the Memorial Highway Bridge (Highway 536 at Mt. Vernon): Year around season. Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Release steelhead March 1 through May 31. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

From Memorial Highway Bridge (Highway 536 at Mt. Vernon) upstream to pipeline crossing at Sedro Woolley: June 1 through March 31 season. Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

From pipeline crossing at Sedro Woolley to Bacon Creek: June 1 through March 15 season except closed June 1 through August 31 between a line 200 feet above the east bank of the Baker River to a line 200 feet below the west bank of the Baker River. Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of the trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

From Bacon Creek to Gorge Powerhouse: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of the trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

From the Gorge Powerhouse to Gorge Dam: Closed waters.

From the Dalles Bridge at Concrete to the mouth of Bacon Creek: Additional March 16 through April 30 season. Selective gear rules, except lawful to fish from a floating device equipped with a motor but not while under power. All species: Release all fish.

Skamokawa Creek (Wahkiakum County), mouth to forks just below Oatfield and Middle Valley Road: November 1 through March 15 season. All species: Release all fish other than steelhead. Trout: Minimum length twenty inches.

Skate Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County): Trout: Daily limit five, no more than one over twelve inches in length.

Skokomish River (Mason County), mouth to forks: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Skokomish River, South Fork (Mason County):

From mouth to mouth of Church Creek: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

From mouth of Church Creek to headwaters: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Skokomish River, North Fork (Mason County):

From mouth to lower dam: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Above Lake Cushman, mouth to Olympic National Park boundary: June 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Release all fish.

Skookum Creek (Mason County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Skookum Lakes, North and South (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Skookumchuck Reservoir (Thurston County): June 1 through October 31 season. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches.

Skookumchuck River (Thurston County):

From mouth to four hundred feet below the outlet of the PP&L/WDFW steelhead rearing pond located at the base of the Skookumchuck Dam: Single point barbless hooks required October 16 through November 15. June 1 through April 30 season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

From Skookumchuck Reservoir upstream and all tributaries: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Skykomish River (Snohomish County):

From mouth to mouth of Sultan River: June 1 through last day in February season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited November 1 through last day in February from the boat ramp below Lewis Street Bridge at Monroe downstream two thousand five hundred feet. Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February. Additional March 1 through April 30 season: Selective gear rules. Fishing from any floating device prohibited from the boat ramp below Lewis Street Bridge at Monroe downstream two thousand five hundred feet. All species: Release all fish.

From the mouth of the Sultan River to the forks: June 1 through March 31 season, except closed June 1 to 8:00 a.m. August 1 in those waters one thousand five hundred feet upstream and one thousand feet downstream of the outlet at Skykomish Rearing Ponds. Fishing from any floating device prohibited in the area one thousand five hundred feet upstream and one thousand feet downstream of the outlet at Skykomish Rearing Ponds. Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Skykomish River, North Fork (Snohomish County):

From mouth to one thousand feet downstream from Bear Creek Falls: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

From one thousand feet below Bear Creek Falls to Deer Falls: Closed waters.

Skykomish River, South Fork (King/Snohomish counties):

From mouth to six hundred feet downstream from the Sunset Falls Fishway: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

From a point six hundred feet downstream of the Sunset Falls Fishway to the Sunset Falls Fishway: Closed waters.

From Sunset Falls to source: June 1 through November 30 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Whitefish: Additional December 1 through last day in February season. Release all fish other than whitefish.

Smith Creek (near North River) (Pacific County): June 1 through last day in February season. Single point barbless hooks required July 1 through January 31 upstream to the Highway 101 Bridge. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Snake River: Year around season. Closed to the taking of all trout April 1 through June 15. Trout: Daily limit six, minimum length ten inches, no more than two over twenty inches. Release all steelhead June 16 through August 31. Barbless hooks required when fishing for steelhead.

Closed waters: Within four hundred feet of the base of any dam and within a four hundred foot radius around the fish ladder entrance at Lyons Ferry Hatchery, within a two hundred foot radius upstream of the fish ladder exit above Lower Granite Dam, and within an area one thousand two hundred feet downstream from the base of the west lock gate at Little Goose Dam on the south bank of the Snake River and one hundred feet out into the river from said river bank.

Snipe Lake (Grant County): March 1 through March 31 and September 1 through September 30 seasons.

Snohomish River (Snohomish County), including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways, but excluding all tributaries: June 1 through March 31 season. Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Snoqualmie River (King County):

From mouth to the falls: June 1 through March 31 season, except waters within the Puget Power tunnel at the falls and within fifty feet of any point on Puget Power's lower Plant # 2 building (north bank) are closed waters. June 1 through November 30 selective gear rules, except fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor allowed. Fishing from any floating device prohibited November 1 through March 31 from the mouth of Tokul Creek downstream to the boat ramp at Plumb access, about one-quarter mile. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

From Snoqualmie Falls, including the North and South Forks: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length ten inches. Additional November 1 through May 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Snoqualmie Middle Fork from mouth to source including all tributaries: June 1 through May 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Snow Creek (Jefferson County), including all tributaries except Crocker Lake: Closed waters.

Sol Duc River (Clallam County): June 1 through April 30 season. November 1 through April 30, selective gear rules from the concrete pump station at the Soleduck Hatchery to the Highway 101 Bridge downstream from Snider Creek. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 through April 30, from mouth to the concrete pump station at the Soleduck Hatchery, one wild steelhead per day may be retained.

Sooes River (Suez River) (Clallam County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Soos Creek (King County), from mouth to salmon hatchery rack: June 1 through ((August)) October 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

South Bend Mill Pond (Pacific County): Juveniles only.

South Prairie Creek (Pierce County), mouth to Page Creek: Closed waters.

Spada Lake (Reservoir) (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules except fishing from a floating device equipped with an electric motor permitted. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches.

Spada Lake (Reservoir) tributaries (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

Spanaway Lake outlet downstream to the dam (approximately 800 feet) (Pierce County): Year around season.

Spearfish Lake (Klickitat County): Last Saturday in April through last day in February season.

Spectacle Lake (Kittitas County): Trout: Daily limit sixteen.

Spectacle Lake (Okanogan County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Spirit Lake (Skamania County): Closed waters.

Spokane River (Spokane County):

From SR 25 Bridge upstream to the Seven Mile Bridge, except Long Lake, formed by Long Lake Dam (see also Long Lake): Year around season except walleye. Trout: Daily limit five, no more than two over twenty inches in length. Walleye: Daily limit eight, no more than one over twenty inches in length. Release walleye sixteen inches to twenty inches in length, and April 1 through May 31 release all walleye.

From Seven Mile Bridge upstream to the Monroe Street Dam: Year around season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one. Release wild trout.

From Monroe Street Dam upstream to Upriver Dam: Year around season.

From Upriver Dam upstream to the Idaho/Washington state line: Selective gear rules, except fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor permitted. Trout: Daily limit one, minimum length 12 inches.

Sportsman's Lake (San Juan County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Sprague Lake (Adams/Lincoln counties):

Waters northeast of the lakeside edge of the reeds to Danekas Road: Closed waters: Inlet stream (Negro Creek), April 1 through June 15. Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Waters southeast of the lakeside edge of the reeds to Danekas Road: July 1 through September 15 season. Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Spring Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit five.

Spring Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through October 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited.

Spring Lake (King County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Spring Lakes (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season.

Squalicum Lake (Whatcom County): Fly fishing only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. Trout: Daily limit two.

Starvation Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through May 31 season. Additional June 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Steel Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Stehekin River (Chelan County), from the mouth to Agnes Creek: July 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fifteen inches. Additional March 1 through June 30 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Stetattle Creek (Whatcom County), from its mouth to mouth of Bucket Creek (one and one-half miles upstream): Closed waters.

Stevens Creek (Grays Harbor County), mouth to Highway 101 Bridge: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.

Stevens, Lake (Snohomish County): Chumming permitted. Bass: Daily limit one, minimum length eighteen inches.

Steves Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Stillaguamish River (Snohomish County):

From mouth to Warm Beach-Stanwood Highway, including all sloughs: Year around season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

From Warm Beach-Stanwood Highway to the forks, except from the barrier dam (downstream of I-5) downstream two hundred feet which is closed waters: June 1 through last day in February season. Selective gear rules June 1 through November 30. Trout: Minimum length twenty inches June 1 through November 30. Release all fish except trout with a missing adipose fin and a healed scar at the fin site. Minimum length fourteen inches December 1 through last day in February and wild steelhead may be retained.

Stillaguamish River, North Fork (Snohomish County), from mouth to Swede Heaven Bridge: March 1 through November 30 all species: Fly fishing only and release all fish other than trout greater than twenty inches in length that are missing the adipose fin and have a healed scar at the fin site. Fishing from any floating device prohibited upstream of the Highway 530 Bridge at mile post 28.8 (Cicero Bridge). December 1 through last day in February: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches and wild steelhead may be retained. Fishing from any floating device prohibited upstream of the Highway 530 Bridge at mile post 28.8 (Cicero Bridge).

Stillaguamish River, South Fork (Snohomish County):

From mouth to four hundred feet downstream of the outlet to fishway at Granite Falls: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

From four hundred feet below the outlet of the end of the fishway to Mt. Loop Highway bridge above Granite Falls: Closed waters.

From Mt. Loop Highway Bridge above Granite Falls to source: June 1 through November 30 season.

Storm Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Stratford/Brook Lake (Grant County): February 1 through September 30 season.

Stump Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion engine prohibited.

Suiattle River (Skagit County): Trout: Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches.

Sullivan Creek (Pend Oreille County), from Mill Pond upstream: Selective gear rules.

Sultan River (Snohomish County), from its mouth to a point four hundred feet downstream from the diversion dam at river mile 9.7: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Wild steelhead may be retained December 1 through last day in February.

Sultan River, North and South Forks (Snohomish County): Closed waters.

Summit Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Summit Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Sunday Creek (tributary to N.F. Snoqualmie River) (King County): Closed waters.

Sutherland Lake (Clallam County): Chumming permitted.

Swamp Creek (tributary to Sammamish River) (Snohomish/King counties): Closed waters.

Swan Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Swan's Mill Pond (Stossel Creek) (King County): June 1 through October 31 season.

Swauk Creek (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules.

Swift Reservoir (Skamania County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Swofford Pond (Lewis County): Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. Bass: Daily and possession limit two. Only bass less than twelve inches or over eighteen inches in length may be retained. Channel catfish: Minimum length twenty inches.

Tahuya River (Mason County): Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

From mouth to Bear Creek-Dewatto Road crossing, additional November 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Release wild cutthroat.

Taneum Creek (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules.

Tanwax Lake (Pierce County): Bass: Only bass less than twelve inches or over fifteen inches in length may be retained.

Tapps Lake (Reservoir) intake canal (Pierce County), to within four hundred feet of the screen at Dingle Basin: Year around season.

Tarboo Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.

Tate Creek (tributary to N.F. Snoqualmie River) (King County): Closed waters.

Taylor River (tributary to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie) (King County): Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish.

Teal Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April to October 31 season.

Teanaway River, including North Fork (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules.

Tenas Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season.