HB 1698 - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Improves recreational fishing opportunities in Puget Sound and Lake Washington from current levels and increases the economic benefits from the fishery.

Requires the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Adaptively manage the Puget Sound recreational salmon and marine fish enhancement program to maximize the benefits to the Puget Sound recreational fishery; and

(2) Use artificial rearing of salmon to improve recreational salmon fishing in Puget Sound.