WSR 15-12-117 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Filed June 3, 2015, 10:04 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 15-01-158 on December 23, 2014.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Rules for coastal salmon recreational fishing, WAC 220-310-180 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Coast.
Hearing Location(s): Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Region 6 Office Conference Room, 48 Devonshire Road, Montesano, WA 98563, on July 7, 2015, at 11:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: On or after July 7, 2015.
Submit Written Comments to: Charmane Ashbrook, P.O. Box 43138, Olympia, WA 98504, e-mail Charmane.Ashbrook@dfw.wa.gov, fax (360) 586-0739, by July 3, 2015.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Tami Lininger by July 1, 2015, TTY (360) 902-2207 or (360) 902-2267.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This proposed rule making incorporates coastal freshwater recommendations of the North of Falcon subgroup of the Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) for recreational anglers to take harvestable salmon while protecting species of fish listed as endangered.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: To protect fish species listed as endangered while supporting recreational fishing opportunity and to incorporate changes to the rule needed as a result of the recommendations of the North of Falcon subgroup of the PFMC.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: WDFW, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Charmane Ashbrook, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98501, (360) 586-0734; Implementation: Jim Scott, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98501, (360) 902-2736; and Enforcement: Steve Crown, Chief, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98501, (360) 902-2373.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rule amendments do not affect small business; i.e., there is no direct regulation of small business. The rules apply to recreational fishers.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. These proposals do not affect hydraulics.
June 3, 2015
Joanna M. Eide
Rules Coordinator
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-16-027, filed 7/25/14, effective 8/25/14)
WAC 220-310-180 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Coast.
(1) Aberdeen Lake (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Trout: No more than 2 trout over 15 inches in length may be retained.
(2) Alder Creek (Pacific County) (Naselle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(3) ((Aldwell Lake (Clallam County): Closed.
(4))) Anderson Lake (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31; fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited.
(b) Open September 1 through October 31:
(i) Selective gear rules apply.
(ii) Trout: Catch and release only.
(((5))) (4) Bear Creek (Clallam County) (Bogachiel River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((6))) (5) Bear Creek (Clallam County) (Sol Duc River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((7))) (6) Bear River (Pacific County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31.
(b) August 16 through November 30: Night closure in effect.
(i) From the mouth (Highway 101 Bridge) to Lime Quarry Road (approximately two river miles):
(A) August 16 through November 30:
(I) Barbless hooks required.
(II) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(C) Salmon:
(I) Open September 1 through ((November 30)) January 31.
(II) Limit 6 fish; ((no more than 2)) only 4 may be adults((, and no more than one wild adult coho may be retained)).
(III) Release ((chum and)) wild Chinook.
(ii) From the Lime Quarry Road upstream to the Longview Fiber Bridge:
(A) Selective gear rules apply.
(B) Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((8))) (7) Beaver Creek (Clallam County) (Sol Duc River tributary):
(a) From the mouth upstream to Beaver Falls:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(b) From Beaver Falls upstream to Beaver Lake: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(((9))) (8) Beaver Lake (Clallam County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Trout: Maximum length 12 inches.
(((10))) (9) Big Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through ((the last day in)) October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((11))) (10) Big Quilcene River (Jefferson County):
(a) From the mouth to Rodgers Street:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 15.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Catch and release only.
(b) From Rodgers Street to the Highway 101 Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Catch and release only.
(iii) From the first Saturday in June through August 15:
(A) Selective gear rules apply.
(B) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) August 16 through October 31:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(v) Salmon:
(A) Open August 16 through October 31.
(B) Limit 4 coho only; only coho hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
(c) From the electric weir at Quilcene National Fish Hatchery to the upper boundary of Falls View campground:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(d) From the upper boundary of Falls View campground upstream: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(((12))) (11) Big River (Clallam County), outside of Olympic National Park:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15, and January 1 through the last day of February.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(d) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Release kokanee.
(((13))) (12) Black Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Wynoochee River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((14))) (13) Black Lake (Pacific County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(((15))) (14) Black River (Grays Harbor/Thurston counties):
(a) From the mouth to State Highway 12:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(b) From Highway 12 to bridge on 128th Ave. S.W.:
(i) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(ii) Night closure in effect.
(iii) Barbless hooks are required.
(iv) Open for game fish the first Saturday in June through October 31; trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(v) Salmon open October 1 through January 31:
(A) From October 1 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; only 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook and chum.
(B) From December 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; only 2 adults may be retained and only one may be a wild adult ((may be wild)) coho.
(II) Release Chinook and chum.
(c) From bridge on 128th Avenue S.W. (west of Littlerock) to Black Lake:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(((16))) (15) Bogachiel River (Clallam County):
(a) From the mouth to Highway 101 Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through April 30.
(ii) Trout:
(A) From the first Saturday in June through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(B) From April 1 through April 30: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(C) November 1 through last day in February: The limit may include one additional hatchery steelhead.
(D) February 16 through April 30: It is permissible to retain wild steelhead.
(iii) Salmon open July 1 through November 30:
(A) From July 1 through August 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook and wild adult coho.
(B) From September 1 through November 30: Limit 6; ((two salmon may be adults, plus 2 additional adult hatchery coho)) only one adult may be retained.
(b) From Highway 101 Bridge to Olympic National Park boundary:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through April 30.
(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length, as part of the limit.
(((17))) (16) Bone River (Pacific County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((18))) (17) Bunker Creek (Lewis County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((19))) (18) Butte Creek (Pacific County) (Smith River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((20))) (19) Calawah River (Clallam County):
(a) From the mouth to the Highway 101 Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through April 30.
(ii) Trout:
(A) From the first Saturday in June through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(B) From April 1 through April 30: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(C) From November 1 through the last day in February: The limit may include one additional hatchery steelhead.
(D) From February 16 through April 30: It is permissible to retain wild steelhead.
(iii) Salmon open July 1 through November 30:
(A) From July 1 through August 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook and wild adult coho.
(B) From September 1 through November 30: Limit 6; ((up to two salmon may be adults, plus up to 2 additional adult hatchery coho)) only one adult may be retained.
(b) From the Highway 101 Bridge to the forks:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through April 30.
(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length, as part of the limit.
(((21))) (20) Calawah River, North Fork (Clallam County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((22))) (21) Calawah River, South Fork (Clallam County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February from the mouth to the Olympic National Park boundary.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((23))) (22) Cases Pond (Pacific County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through November 30 to juvenile anglers only.
(b) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(((24))) (23) Cedar Creek (Clallam County), outside of Olympic National Park:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((25))) (24) Cedar Creek (Grays Harbor/Thurston counties) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((26))) (25) Cedar Creek (Jefferson County), outside Olympic National Park:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((27))) (26) Cedar River (Pacific County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((28))) (27) Chehalis River (Grays Harbor County), including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways:
(a) From the mouth (Highway 101 Bridge in Aberdeen) to ((the high bridge on Weyerhaeuser 1000 line (approximately 400 yards downstream from Roger Creek, south of Pe Ell))) South Elma Bridge (Wakefield Road) including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways:
(i) ((Open August 16)) All species July 1 through November 30:
(A) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(B) Anglers may fish with two poles from the mouth to the South Elma Bridge (Wakefield Road), provided they possess a valid two-pole endorsement.
(ii) Gamefish:
(A) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15:
(B) Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open May 1 through June 30: (((I) Open from the mouth Highway 6 Bridge in the town of Adna only.
(II))) Limit one salmon.
(B) ((August 16)) Open July 1 through November 30:
(I) ((Open from the mouth to the confluence with the Black River only.
(II))) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 3 adults may be retained.
(((III))) (II) Release adult Chinook.
(C) ((September 16 through November 30:
(I) Open from the confluence with the Black River to the Highway 6 Bridge in the town of Adna.
(II) Limit 6; no more than 3 adults may be retained.
(III) Release chum and adult Chinook.
(D) October 1 through November 30:
(I) Open from the Highway 6 Bridge in the town of Adna to the high bridge on Weyerhaeuser 1000 line approximately 400 yards downstream of Roger Creek (south of Pe Ell) only.
(II) Limit 6; no more than 3 adults may be retained.
(III) Release Chinook and chum.
(E))) December 1 through January 31:
(I) ((Open from the mouth to the confluence with the Black River.
(II))) Limit 6; ((no more than 2 may be adults,)) only 2 adults may be retained and only one ((adult)) may be a wild adult coho ((may be retained)).
(((III))) (II) Release Chinook.
(((F) December 1 through January 31:
(I) Open from the confluence with the Black River to the high bridge on Weyerhaeuser 1000 line approximately 400 yards downstream of Roger Creek (south of Pe Ell).
(II) Limit 6; no more than 2 adult salmon, and only one adult wild coho may be retained.
(III) Release chum and Chinook.
(iv) Sturgeon: It is permissible to fish for sturgeon 24 hours per day; catch and release only.))
(b) From South Elma Bridge (Wakefield Road) to the Black River:
(i) All species: Single-point barbless hooks are required August 16 through November 30.
(ii) Gamefish:
(A) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15.
(B) Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open May 1 through June 30: Limit one salmon.
(B) Open September 16 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; only 3 adults may be retained.
(II) Release adult Chinook.
(C) Open December 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; only 2 adults may be retained, and only one may be a wild adult coho.
(II) Release Chinook.
(c) From Black River to the Highway 6 Bridge in the town of Adna:
(i) All species August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Gamefish:
(A) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15:
(B) Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open May 1 through June 30: Limit one salmon.
(B) Open September 16 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; only 3 adults may be retained.
(II) Release adult Chinook and chum.
(C) Open December 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; only 2 adults may be retained and only one may be a wild adult coho.
(II) Release Chinook and chum.
(d) From the Highway 6 Bridge in the town of Adna to the high bridge on Weyerhaeuser 1000 line approximately 400 yards downstream of Roger Creek (south of Pe Ell):
(i) All species August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Gamefish:
(A) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15.
(B) Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open October 1 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; only 3 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook and chum.
(B) Open December 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; only 2 adults may be retained and only one may be a wild adult coho.
(II) Release Chinook and chum.
(e) From high bridge on Weyerhaeuser 1000 line (approximately 400 yards downstream from Roger Creek, south of Pe Ell, including all forks) upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((29))) (28) Chehalis River, South Fork (Lewis County):
(a) From the mouth to County Highway Bridge near Boistfort School:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(b) From the County Highway Bridge near Boistfort School, upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(((30))) (29) Chehalis River Potholes (adjacent to the Chehalis River south of Highway 12 in Grays Harbor County, not including sloughs or beaver ponds): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(((31))) (30) Chenois Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((32))) (31) Chester Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((33))) (32) Chimacum Creek (Jefferson County):
(a) From the mouth to Ness's Corner Road:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(b) From Ness's Corner Road to headwaters:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(((34))) (33) Clallam River (Clallam County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply from the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(c) From the first Saturday in June through October 31: Catch and release only.
(d) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(((35))) (34) Clearwater River (Jefferson County):
(a) From the mouth to Snahapish River:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15:
(A) From February 16 through April 15: It is permissible to retain wild steelhead.
(B) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Salmon:
(A) Open September 1 through November 30.
(B) Limit 6; ((no more than 2 may be adults)) only one may be an adult.
(C) Release wild adult coho.
(b) From Snahapish River upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length, as part of the limit.
(((36))) (35) Cloquallum Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth to the outlet at Stump Lake:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length, as part of the limit.
(b) From the outlet at Stump Lake upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(((37))) (36) Coal Creek (Clallam County) tributary to Ozette River, outside the Olympic National Park boundary:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length, as part of the limit.
(ii) Release kokanee.
(((38))) (37) Connor Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((39))) (38) Cook Creek (Grays Harbor County), from the Quinault Indian Reservation boundary upstream:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((40))) (39) Copalis River (Grays Harbor County):
(a) General river rules:
(i) From the first Saturday in June through last day in February: Open for game fish.
(ii) It is permissible to retain hatchery steelhead with a dorsal fin height of less than 2 1/8 inches or with an adipose or ventral fin clip.
(b) Rules by river section:
(i) From the mouth to Carlisle Bridge:
(A) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(B) Salmon:
(I) Open September 1 through January 31.
(II) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adult salmon may be retained.
(III) Release adult Chinook and chum.
(ii) From Carlisle Bridge upstream: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((41))) (40) Crim Creek (Lewis County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((42))) (41) Crocker Lake (Jefferson County): Closed.
(((43))) (42) Crooked Creek (Clallam County) and tributaries that are outside of Olympic National Park:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Release kokanee.
(((44))) (43) Damon Lake (Grays Harbor County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(((45))) (44) Deep Creek (Clallam County) (Humptulips River tributary):
(a) Open December 1 through January 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to two hatchery steelhead.
(((46))) (45) Deep Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through ((last day in)) October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((47))) (46) Delezene Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through ((last day in)) October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((48))) (47) Dickey River (Clallam County):
(a) From Olympic National Park boundary upstream to the confluence of the East and West forks:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through April 30.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) February 16 through April 30: It is permissible to retain wild steelhead.
(iv) Salmon open July 1 through November 30:
(A) From July 1 through August 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adult salmon may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook and wild adult coho.
(B) From September 1 through November 30: Limit 6; ((two salmon may be adults, plus 2 additional adult hatchery coho)) only one adult may be retained.
(b) From the confluence of the East and West forks upstream (for both forks):
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through April 30.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((49))) (48) Donkey Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through ((last day in)) October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((50))) (49) Duck Lake (Grays Harbor County): Crappie limit 10; minimum length 9 inches.
(((51))) (50) Dungeness River (Clallam County):
(a) From the mouth to the forks at Dungeness Forks Campground:
(i) Open October ((8)) 6 through January 31.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open only from the mouth to the hatchery intake pipe at river mile 11.3 from October ((8)) 16 through December 31.
(B) Limit 4 coho only.
(b) From Gold Creek upstream: Open the Saturday before Memorial Day through October 31.
(((52))) (51) East Twin River (Clallam County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((53))) (52) Eight Creek (Lewis County) (tributary to Elk Creek, which is a Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((54))) (53) Elk Creek (Clallam County), outside of Olympic National Park:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Release kokanee.
(((55))) (54) Elk Creek (Lewis County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((56))) (55) Elk Lake (Clallam County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Release all kokanee.
(((57))) (56) Elk River (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth (Highway 105 Bridge) to the confluence of east and middle branches:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(ii) From August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iv) Salmon open October 1 through November 30:
(A) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only one adult may be retained.
(B) Release Chinook.
(b) From confluence of east and middle branches upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((58))) (57) Elkhorn Creek (Pacific County) (Smith Creek tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((59))) (58) Ellis Creek (Pacific County) (Willapa River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((60))) (59) Ellsworth Creek (Pacific County) (Naselle River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through September 30.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((61))) (60) Elwha River (Clallam County): Closed.
(((62))) (61) Failor Lake (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through ((the last day in)) October 31.
(b) Trout: It is unlawful to retain more than two trout over 15 inches in length per day.
(((63))) (62) Fairchild Creek (Pacific County) (Wilson Creek tributary, which is a Willapa River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((64))) (63) Fall River and all forks (Pacific County) (North River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((65))) (64) Falls Creek (Pacific County) (Willapa River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((66))) (65) Fern Creek (Pacific County) (Willapa River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((67))) (66) Finn Creek (Pacific County) (North Nemah River tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(((68))) (67) Fork Creek (Pacific County) (Willapa River tributary):
(a) From Forks Creek Hatchery rack upstream 500 feet at fishing boundary sign:
(i) Open only for anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and possess a designated harvester companion card.
(ii) Night closure in effect.
(iii) From October 1 through November 30:
(A) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(B) Stationary gear restriction applies.
(iv) Open the first Saturday in June through July 15 and October 1 through March 31: Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(v) Salmon((:)) open October 1 through January 31.
(A) From October 1 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than 3 may be)) only 3 adults may be retained, and only 2 ((adult)) may be wild adult coho ((may be retained)).
(II) Release wild Chinook ((and chum)).
(B) From December 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than 2 may be)) only 2 adults may be retained, and only one ((adult)) may be a wild adult coho ((may be retained)).
(II) Release wild Chinook ((and chum)).
(b) From the fishing boundary sign 500 feet above Forks Creek Hatchery rack upstream to the source:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(((69))) (68) Garrard Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((70))) (69) Gibbs Lake (Jefferson County):
(a) Selective gear rules apply.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(((71))) (70) Goodman Creek (Jefferson County), outside Olympic National Park:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((72))) (71) Grass Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((73))) (72) Gray Wolf River (Clallam County): From the bridge at river mile 1.0, upstream:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((74))) (73) Halfmoon Creek (Pacific County) (Willapa River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((75))) (74) Halfway Creek (Lewis County) (tributary of Stillman Creek, which is a Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 from the mouth to the second bridge crossing on Pe Ell McDonald Road.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((76))) (75) Hanaford Creek (Lewis County) (Skookumchuck River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((77))) (76) Harris Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Trout: Selective gear rules apply.
(((78))) (77) Hoh River (Jefferson County):
(a) From the Olympic National Park boundary upstream to the DNR Oxbow Campground Boat Launch:
(i) Open ((the first Saturday in June)) August 1 through April 15.
(((ii))) (A) From February 16 through April 15: It is permissible to retain wild steelhead.
(((iii) From the first Saturday in June through April 15:
(A) The first Saturday in June)) (B) From August 1 through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((B))) (C) April 1 through April 15: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(((C))) (D) From November 1 through February 15: The trout limit may include one additional hatchery steelhead.
(((iv))) (ii) Salmon open September 1 through November 30: Limit 6; ((no more than 2 adults)) only one adult may be retained.
(b) From the DNR Oxbow Campground Boat Launch to ((Mortans)) Morgans Crossing Boat Launch site:
(i) Open ((the first Saturday in June)) August 1 through April 15.
(A) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(B) Selective gear rules apply ((the first Saturday in June)) August 1 through October 15 and December 1 through April 15.
(ii) From ((the first Saturday in June)) August 1 through April 15: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon open October 16 through November 30: Limit 6; ((no more than 2 adults)) only one adult may be retained.
(c) From Morgan's Crossing Boat Launch upstream to the Olympic National Park boundary below mouth of South Fork Hoh River:
(i) Selective gear rules apply.
(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iii) Open ((the first Saturday in June)) August 1 through April 15: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((79))) (78) Hoh River, South Fork (Jefferson County), outside the Olympic National Park boundary:
(a) Open ((the first Saturday)) August 1 in June through April 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((80))) (79) Hoko River (Clallam County):
(a) From the mouth to the upper Hoko Bridge:
(i) ((It is permissible to fish up to the hatchery ladder, except)) Closed to fishing ((from shore on the hatchery side of the river)) from the hatchery ladder downstream 100 feet.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 15. Open to fly fishing only September 1 through October 31.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches.
(b) From the upper Hoko Bridge to Ellis Creek Bridge (river mile 18.5):
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31 to fly fishing only.
(ii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to two hatchery steelhead.
(((81))) (80) Hoquiam River, including West Fork (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth (Highway 101 Bridge on Simpson) to Dekay Road Bridge (West Fork):
(i) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day of February: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon((:
(A))) open October 1 through ((November 30.
(B))) December 31:
(A) From October 1 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained.
(((C))) (II) Release Chinook.
(B) From December 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; only 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook.
(b) From Dekay Road Bridge upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day of February.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((82))) (81) Hoquiam River, East Fork (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth to the confluence of Berryman Creek:
(i) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day of February: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon((:
(A))) open October 1 through ((November 30.
(B))) December 31.
(A) From October 1 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained.
(((C))) (II) Release Chinook.
(B) From December 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; only 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook.
(b) From the confluence of Berryman Creek upstream to Youman's Road Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day of February.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((83))) (82) Hoquiam River, Middle Fork (Grays Harbor County): From the mouth upstream:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through last day of October.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((84))) (83) Horseshoe Lake (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(d) Trout: Limit one.
(((85))) (84) Howe Creek (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((86))) (85) Humptulips River (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth (Jessie Slough) to the Highway 101 Bridge, including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways:
(i) From August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon open September 1 through January 31:
(A) From September 1 through ((October 31)) September 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 2 adults may be retained, and only one may be a wild adult Chinook ((may be retained)).
(II) Release wild coho.
(B) From ((November)) October 1 through November ((30)) 15:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 2 adults may be retained, and only one may be an adult Chinook.
(II) Release ((Chinook and)) wild coho.
(C) From ((December 1)) November 16 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6: ((No more than)) Only 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook and wild coho.
(b) From the Highway 101 Bridge to the confluence of the East and West forks:
(i) From December 1 through March 31: It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(ii) From August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(iii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31:
(A) From the first Saturday in June through the last day in February: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(B) From March 1 through March 31:
(I) Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(II) Selective gear rules apply.
(iv) Salmon open September 1 through January 31:
(A) From September 1 through ((October 31)) September 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 2 adults may be retained, and only one may be a wild adult Chinook ((may be retained)).
(II) Release wild coho.
(B) From ((November)) October 1 through November ((30)) 15:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 2 adults may be retained, and only one may be an adult Chinook.
(II) Release ((Chinook and)) wild coho.
(C) From ((December 1)) November 16 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook and wild coho.
(((87))) (86) Humptulips River, East Fork (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth to the concrete bridge on Forest Service Road 220:
(i) August 16 through October 31: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(b) From the concrete bridge on Forest Service Road 220 upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(((88))) (87) Humptulips River, West Fork (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth to Donkey Creek:
(i) August 16 through November 30: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31:
(A) From the first Saturday in June through the last day in February: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(B) From March 1 through March 31:
(I) Selective gear rules apply.
(II) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(III) Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(b) From Donkey Creek upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(((89))) (88) Independence Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((90))) (89) Jimmy-Come-Lately Creek (Clallam County):
(a) From the mouth to confluence with East Fork:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through August 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(b) From confluence with East Fork upstream, including East Fork: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(((91))) (90) Joe Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth to Ocean Beach Road Bridge:
(i) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through November 30: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon open September 1 through November 30:
(A) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained.
(B) Release adult Chinook and chum.
(b) From Ocean Beach Road Bridge upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((92))) (91) Johns River (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth (Highway 105 Bridge) to Ballon Creek:
(i) August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon open October 1 through November 30:
(A) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only one adult may be retained.
(B) Release Chinook.
(b) From Ballon Creek upstream, including North and South Forks:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through September 30 and December 1 through the last day in February.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((93))) (92) Jones Creek (Lewis County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((94))) (93) Kalaloch Creek (Jefferson County), outside Olympic National Park:
(a) Closed within the section posted as the Olympic National Park water supply.
(b) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February:
(i) Selective gear rules apply.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((95))) (94) Leland Creek (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((96))) (95) Leland Lake (Jefferson County): No more than two trout over 14 inches in length may be retained.
(((97))) (96) Lena Lake, Lower (Jefferson County): The inlet stream is closed from the mouth upstream to the footbridge (about 100 feet).
(((98))) (97) Lincoln Creek, including South Fork (Lewis County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((99))) (98) Lincoln Pond (Clallam County): Open to juvenile anglers only.
(((100))) (99) Little Hoko River (Clallam County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((101))) (100) Little Hoquiam River (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((102))) (101) Little North River and all forks (Grays Harbor County) (North River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((103))) (102) Little Quilcene River (Jefferson County):
(a) From the mouth to the Little Quilcene River Bridge on Penny Creek Road:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) From the mouth to Highway 101 Bridge: Closed September 1 through October 31.
(iii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iv) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(v) Catch and release only.
(b) From Little Quilcene River Bridge on Penny Creek Road upstream: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(((104))) (103) Long Beach Peninsula waterways and lakes (Pacific County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(((105))) (104) Loomis Lake (Pacific County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(((106))) (105) Loomis Pond (Grays Harbor County): Closed.
(((107))) (106) Lower Salmon Creek and all forks (Grays Harbor/Pacific counties) (North River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((108))) (107) Lucas Creek (Lewis County) (tributary to the Newaukum River North Fork):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(((109))) (108) Ludlow Creek (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((110))) (109) Ludlow Lake (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Trout: It is unlawful to retain more than two trout over 14 inches in length.
(((111))) (110) Lyre River (Clallam County):
(a) From the mouth to falls near river mile 3:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(b) From the falls to the Olympic National Park boundary:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(((112))) (111) Matheny Creek (Jefferson County) (Queets River tributary), outside Olympic National Park:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((113))) (112) McDonald Creek (Clallam County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((114))) (113) Middle Nemah River (Pacific County):
(a) From the mouth upstream to the department of natural resources bridge on the Middle Nemah A-Line Road:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) August 1 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open September 1 through January 31.
(B) Limit 6; ((anglers may not retain)) no more than ((2)) 4 adults may be retained.
(C) Release wild Chinook((, wild coho, and chum)).
(b) From the department of natural resources bridge on the Middle Nemah A-Line Road upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31:
(A) Selective gear rules apply.
(B) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) August 16 through November 30: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect.
(((115))) (114) Mill Creek (Pacific County) (Willapa River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((116))) (115) Mill Creek Pond (Grays Harbor County): Open to juvenile anglers only.
(((117))) (116) Mitchell Creek (Lewis County) (tributary to the Newaukum River North Fork):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Catch and release only.
(((118))) (117) Moclips River (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open from the mouth to the Quinault Indian Reservation boundary from the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(b) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) It is permissible to retain steelhead with a dorsal fin height of less than 2 1/8 inches or with an adipose or ventral fin clip.
(c) Salmon is open September 1 through January 31:
(i) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained.
(ii) Release chum and adult Chinook.
(((119))) (118) Morse Creek (Clallam County):
(a) From the mouth to Port Angeles Dam:
(i) Open from December 1 through January 31.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(b) From Port Angeles Dam upstream: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(((120))) (119) Mosquito Creek (Jefferson County):
(a) Open outside Olympic National Park upstream to the Goodman 3000 Mainline Bridge from the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length, as part of the limit.
(((121))) (120) Mox Chehalis Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Chehalis River tributary): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31: Selective gear rules apply.
(((122))) (121) Naselle River (Pacific/Wahkiakum counties):
(a) From the Highway 101 Bridge to the Highway 4 Bridge:
(i) From August 1 through November 15:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(C) Barbless hooks are required.
(D) From the South Fork upstream to the Highway 4 Bridge: Stationary gear restriction applies.
(ii) From Highway 101 Bridge upstream to Highway 401: Anglers may fish with ((a two-pole endorsement)) two poles August 1 through January 31, provided they possess a valid two-pole endorsement.
(iii) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iv) Salmon open August 1 through January 31:
(A) From August 1 through October 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 4 adults may be retained.
(((B))) (II) Release wild Chinook ((and chum)).
(B) From November 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; only 4 adults may be retained and only two adults may be wild coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook.
(b) From the Highway 4 Bridge to the upstream entrance of the Naselle Hatchery Attraction Channel:
(i) Closed waters from the upstream entrance of the hatchery attraction channel downstream 400 feet.
(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iii) From ((October)) September 16 through November 15:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(C) Barbless hooks are required.
(D) Stationary gear rules in effect.
(iv) Open the first Saturday in June through July 31 and ((October 6)) September 16 through April 15: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(v) Salmon open ((October)) September 16 through January 31:
(A) From September 16 through October 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 4 adults may be retained.
(((B))) (II) Release wild Chinook ((and chum)).
(B) From November 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; only 4 adults may be retained and only two may be wild adult coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook.
(c) From the upstream entrance of the Naselle Hatchery Attraction Channel to the Crown Mainline (Salme) Bridge:
(i) The following areas are closed:
(A) From the falls in Sec. 6, T10N, R8W (Wahkiakum Co.) downstream 400 feet.
(B) Downstream of the full spanning concrete diversion structure at the Naselle Hatchery: Closed August 1 through October 15.
(ii) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(iii) From August 1 through November 15:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(C) Barbless hooks are required.
(D) Stationary gear rules in effect.
(iv) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15: Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(v) Salmon open October 16 through January 31:
(A) From October 16 through October 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 4 adults may be retained.
(((B))) (II) Release wild Chinook ((and chum)).
(B) From November 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; only 4 adults may be retained and only two may be wild adult coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook.
(d) From the Crown Mainline (Salme) Bridge to the mouth of the North Fork:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) From August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure ((and anti-snagging)) in effect.
(B) Anti-snagging rule ((in effect)) applies.
(e) Upstream from the mouth of the North Fork:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((123))) (122) North Naselle River (Pacific County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((124))) (123) South Naselle River (Pacific County):
(a) From the mouth to Bean Creek: Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(b) From the first Saturday in June through August 15: Selective gear rules apply.
(c) August 16 through November 30: Anti-snagging rule applies and night closure in effect.
(d) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((125))) (124) Neil Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Wynoochee River tributary):
(a) Open from the mouth to USFS 22 Road from the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((126))) (125) Newaukum River, including South Fork (Lewis County):
(a) From the mouth to Leonard Road near Onalaska:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(iii) Salmon open October 1 through the last day in February:
(A) From October 1 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 3 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook and chum.
(B) From December 1 through the last day in February:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained, and only one ((adult)) may be a wild adult coho.
(II) Release Chinook and chum.
(b) From Leonard Road near Onalaska to Highway 508 Bridge near Kearny Creek:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(c) From Highway 508 Bridge upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Catch and release only.
(iv) August 16 through October 31: Night closure in effect.
(((127))) (126) Newaukum River, Middle Fork (Lewis County), from the mouth to Tauscher Road Bridge:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June to March 31.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length.
(((128))) (127) Newaukum River, North Fork (Lewis County), from the mouth to 400 feet below the Chehalis city water intake:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length.
(((129))) (128) Newman Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((130))) (129) Newskah Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((131))) (130) Niawiakum River (Pacific County): From Highway 101 Bridge to the South Bend/Palix Road Bridge:
(a) August 16 through November 30:
(i) Night closure in effect.
(ii) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(b) Open the first Saturday in June through November 30.
(c) Salmon((:)) open September 1 through November 30.
(i) ((Open September 1 through November 30.
(ii))) Limit 6; ((of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon.
(iii))) only 2 adults may be retained.
(ii) Release ((chum, wild coho, and)) wild Chinook and wild coho.
(((132))) (131) North Nemah River (Pacific County):
(a) From Highway 101 Bridge upstream to the bridge on Nemah Valley Road:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31.
(ii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) From August 1 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Stationary gear restriction applies.
(C) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(iv) Salmon((:
(A))) open August 1 through ((November 30)) January 31.
(((I))) (A) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 4 adults may be retained ((and only 2 adults may be wild coho)).
(((II))) (B) Release ((chum and)) wild Chinook.
(((B) Open December 1 through January 31.
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adults may be retained and only one adult may be a wild coho.
(II) Release chum and wild Chinook.))
(b) From the bridge on Nemah Valley Road upstream to ((Cruiser Creek)) Nemah Hatchery barrier dam:
(i) The ((bridge on)) Nemah ((Valley Road)) Hatchery Bridge upstream to Nemah Hatchery barrier dam: Closed ((August 1 through November 15)).
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through July 31 and November 16 through March 31.
(iii) Release all ((game)) fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iv) From August 16 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies ((and night)).
(B) Night closure in effect.
(v) ((December 1 through March 31:)) Selective gear rules apply December 1 through March 31.
(c) From the Nemah Hatchery barrier dam upstream to N-700 Road:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31.
(ii) Release all game fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) From August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(iv) Selective gear rules apply from December 1 through March 31:
(v) Salmon open October 1 through January 31:
(A) Limit 6; only 4 adults may be retained.
(B) Release wild Chinook.
(d) From the N-700 Road upstream to Cruiser Creek:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31.
(ii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) From August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(iv) Selective gear rules apply from December 1 through March 31.
(((133))) (132) North River (Grays Harbor/Pacific counties):
(a) From the Highway 105 Bridge to Salmon Creek (located approximately 2 miles upstream from Highway 101):
(i) August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon open October 1 through ((December)) January 31:
(A) ((From October 1 through November 30:
(I))) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 4 adults may be retained((, and only 2 adults may be wild coho)).
(((II))) (B) Release wild Chinook ((and chum.
(B) From December 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adults may be retained, and only one adult may be a wild coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook and chum)).
(b) From Salmon Creek (located approximately 2 miles upstream from Highway 101) to Fall River:
(i) August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(C) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon open October 1 through ((December)) January 31:
(A) ((From October 1 through November 30:
(I))) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 4 adults may be retained((, and only 2 adults may be wild coho)).
(((II))) (B) Release wild Chinook ((and chum.
(B) From December 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adults may be retained, and only one adult may be a wild coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook and chum)).
(c) From Fall River to Raimie Creek:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((134))) (133) Owens Pond (Pacific County): The first Saturday in June through October 31 season.
(((135))) (134) Palix River, including all forks (Pacific County):
(a) From the Highway 101 Bridge to the mouth of the Middle Fork:
(i) August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open September 1 through ((November 30)) January 31.
(B) Limit 6; ((no more than 2)) only 4 adults may be retained ((and only one adult may be a wild coho)).
(C) Release ((chum and)) wild Chinook.
(b) From the confluence with the Middle Fork upstream and all forks, including South Fork Palix and Canon rivers:
(i) August 16 through October 15:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(ii) From the first Saturday in June through August 15, and from December 16 through March 31: Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15, and from December 16 through March 31.
(iv) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((136))) (135) Palmquist Creek (Clallam County), outside of Olympic National Park:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Release kokanee.
(((137))) (136) Peabody Creek (Clallam County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 to juvenile anglers only.
(((138))) (137) Penny Creek (Jefferson County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(((139))) (138) Petroleum Creek (Clallam County): From the Olympic National Park boundary upstream:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((140))) (139) Pheasant Lake (Jefferson County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(((141))) (140) Pilchuck Creek (Clallam County) (Sooes River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((142))) (141) Pioneer Creek (Grays Harbor County) (North River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((143))) (142) Pleasant Lake (Clallam County): Trout: Kokanee minimum length 6 inches, maximum length 18 inches.
(((144))) (143) Porter Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((145))) (144) Promised Land Pond (Grays Harbor County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(((146))) (145) Pysht River (Clallam County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) From the first Saturday in June through October 31: Catch and release only.
(d) From November 1 through January 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(((147))) (146) Rock Creek (Lewis County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((148))) (147) Stearns Creek (Lewis County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((149))) (148) Stillman Creek (Lewis County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 from the mouth to water supply pipeline at Mill Creek.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((150))) (149) Stowe Creek (Lewis County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((151))) (150) Quigg Lake (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(c) Salmon:
(i) Open October 1 through January 31.
(ii) Limit 6 hatchery coho salmon((, of which no more than)); only 4 may be adult hatchery coho.
(((152))) (151) Quillayute River (Clallam County), outside of Olympic National Park: Open year-round.
(a) ((Open)) From May 1 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(b) ((Open the first Saturday in June through April 30:
(i))) From the first Saturday in June through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((ii))) (c) From April 1 through April 30: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(((iii))) (d) From November 1 through the last day in February: Anglers may retain one additional hatchery steelhead as part of the limit.
(((iv))) (e) From February 16 through April 30: It is permissible to retain wild steelhead.
(((c))) (f) Salmon: (((i))) Open February 1 through ((August 31)) November 30:
(i) From February 1 through August 31:
(A) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained.
(B) Release wild adult Chinook and wild adult coho.
(ii) ((Open)) From September 1 through November 30: Limit 6; ((two)) only 3 adults may be ((adults, plus anglers may retain 2 additional adult hatchery coho)) retained and only one may be a wild adult.
(((153))) (152) Quinault River (Grays Harbor County): From the mouth at the upper end of Quinault Lake upstream to the Olympic National Park boundary:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through April 15:
(i) February 16 through April 15: It is permissible to retain one wild steelhead per day.
(ii) Trout: minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(b) Salmon open July 1 through November 30:
(i) From July 1 through September 30:
(A) Limit 6 jack salmon only.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) From October 1 through November 30:
(A) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained.
(B) Release sockeye and chum.
(((154))) (153) Quinn Creek (Clallam County), outside of Olympic National Park:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Release kokanee.
(((155))) (154) Radar Ponds (Pacific County): Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(((156))) (155) Raimie Creek and all forks (Pacific County) (North River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((157))) (156) Ripley Creek (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((158))) (157) Rock Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((159))) (158) Rocky Brook (Jefferson County) (Dosewallips River tributary): From the falls 1000 feet upstream of the mouth: Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(((160))) (159) Rue Creek, including West Fork (Pacific County) (South Fork Willapa tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((161))) (160) Salmon Creek and all forks (Grays Harbor County) (North River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((162))) (161) Salmon Creek (Pacific County) (tributary of Naselle River):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((163))) (162) Salmon River (Jefferson County), outside Olympic National Park and the Quinault Indian Reservation:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February:
(i) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) It is permissible to retain steelhead with a dorsal fin height of less than 2 1/8 inches or with an adipose or ventral fin clip.
(b) Salmon open September 1 through November 30:
(i) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 3 adults may be retained, ((and)) no more than 2 adults may be Chinook, and only one Chinook may be wild.
(ii) Release wild adult coho salmon.
(((164))) (163) Salt Creek (Clallam County): From the mouth to the bridge on Highway 112:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) First Saturday in June through October 31: Catch and release only.
(d) November 1 through January 31: Anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((165))) (164) Sand Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((166))) (165) Sandyshore Lake (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Trout: No more than two over 14 inches in length may be retained.
(((167))) (166) Satsop Lakes (Grays Harbor County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(((168))) (167) Satsop River and East Fork (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth to the bridge at Schafer State Park:
(i) August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon open September 16 through January 31:
(A) From September 16 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 3 adults may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook.
(B) From December 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained, and only one may be an wild adult ((wild)) coho.
(II) Release Chinook.
(b) From the bridge at Schafer State Park upstream to 400 feet below Bingham Creek Hatchery barrier dam:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Open August 16 through October 31:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(c) From 400 feet downstream of the Bingham Creek Hatchery barrier dam upstream to the dam:
(i) Closed, except open within posted markers to anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and possess a designated harvester companion card.
(ii) Night closure in effect.
(iii) From August 16 through October 31: Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(iv) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(v) Salmon open September 16 through January 31:
(A) From September 16 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 3 adults may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook.
(B) From December 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained, and only one may be ((an)) a wild adult ((wild)) coho.
(II) Release Chinook.
(d) From the Bingham Creek Hatchery dam upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) August 16 through October 31: Night closure in effect.
(((169))) (168) Satsop River, Middle Fork (Turnow Branch):
(a) From the mouth to Cougar Smith Road:
(i) From August 16 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(b) From Cougar Smith Road upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) August 16 through October 31:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(((170))) (169) Satsop River, West Fork:
(a) From the mouth to Cougar Smith Road:
(i) August 16 through November 30:
(A) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(B) Night closure in effect.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(b) From Cougar Smith Road to USFS 2260 Road Bridge at Spoon Creek:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) August 16 through October 31: Night closure in effect.
(c) From USFS 2260 Road Bridge at Spoon Creek upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Eastern brook trout: Limit 5; no minimum size.
(((171))) (170) Schafer Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Wynoochee River tributary):
(a) From the mouth to USFS 22 Road:
(b) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(c) Selective gear rules apply.
(((172))) (171) Sekiu River (Clallam County):
(a) From the mouth to the forks:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31.
(ii) From the first Saturday in June through October 31: Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) November 1 through January 31: Catch and release only.
(iv) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches.
(b) From the forks upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Catch and release only.
(((173))) (172) Shine Creek (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((174))) (173) Shye Lake (Grays Harbor County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(((175))) (174) Siebert Creek (Clallam County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((176))) (175) Silent Lake (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Trout: It is unlawful to retain more than two over 14 inches in length.
(((177))) (176) Sitkum River (Clallam County) (Calawah River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((178))) (177) Siwash Creek (Clallam County), outside of Olympic National Park:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Release all kokanee.
(((179))) (178) Skookumchuck River (Thurston County):
(a) From the mouth to 100 feet below the outlet of the PP&L/WDFW steelhead rearing pond located at the base of the Skookumchuck Dam:
(i) August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through April 30:
(A) From the first Saturday in June through March 31, trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(B) From April 1 through April 30: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(iii) Salmon open October 1 through the last day in February:
(A) From October 1 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 3 adults may be retained.
(II) Release Chinook and chum.
(B) From December 1 through the last day in February:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained and only one may be a wild adult coho.
(II) Release Chinook and chum.
(b) From Skookumchuck Reservoir upstream, selective gear rules apply.
(((180))) (179) Smith Creek (near North River) (Pacific County):
(a) From the mouth to the Highway 101 Bridge:
(i) August 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon open October 1 through December 31:
(A) From October 1 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 3 adults may be retained, and only 2 ((adults)) may be wild adult coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook ((and chum)).
(B) From December 1 through December 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained, and only one ((adult)) may be a wild adult coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook ((and chum)).
(b) From the Highway 101 Bridge upstream:
(i) Selective gear rules apply.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((181))) (180) Smith Creek (Pacific County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((182))) (181) Snahapish River (Jefferson County) (Clearwater River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((183))) (182) Sol Duc River (Clallam County):
(a) Open year-round from the mouth to the concrete pump station at the Sol Duc Hatchery:
(i) May 1 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(ii) From the first Saturday in June through April 30:
(A) The first Saturday in June through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(B) April 1 through April 30: Trout minimum length 14 inches.
(C) November 1 through the last day in February: Anglers may retain one additional hatchery steelhead as part of the trout limit.
(D) February 16 through April 30: It is permissible to retain wild steelhead.
(iii) Salmon open February 1 through November 30:
(A) From February 1 through August 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained.
(II) Release wild adult Chinook and wild adult coho.
(III) May 1 through August 31: Closed from the Sol Duc Hatchery outlet creek upstream to the old trestle pilings.
(B) From September 1 through November 30: Limit 6; ((two)) only 3 adult salmon((, plus 2 additional adult hatchery coho may be retained as part of the limit)) may be retained, only one may be a wild adult.
(b) From the concrete pump station at Sol Duc Hatchery to the Highway 101 Bridge upstream of Klahowya Campground:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through April 30.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(c) From the Highway 101 Bridge upstream of Klahowya Campground to the Olympic National Park boundary:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iv) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(((184))) (183) Solberg Creek (Clallam County) (Big River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Release kokanee.
(((185))) (184) Solleks River (Jefferson County) (Clearwater River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((186))) (185) Sooes River (Tsoo-Yess River) (Clallam County), outside of Makah Indian Reservation:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(b) From the first Saturday in June through October 31:
(i) Selective gear rules apply.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(c) Open November 1 through the last day in February: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((187))) (186) South Bend Mill Pond (Pacific County): Open to juvenile anglers only.
(((188))) (187) South Creek (Clallam County), outside of Olympic National Park:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Release all kokanee.
(((189))) (188) South Nemah River (Pacific County):
(a) From the mouth (Lynn Point, 117 degrees true to opposite shore) to the confluence with Middle Nemah River:
(i) September 1 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open September 1 through January 31.
(B) Limit 6; only ((2)) 4 adults may be retained.
(C) Release wild Chinook((, wild coho, and chum)).
(b) From the confluence with the Middle Nemah River upstream to the second Highway 101 Bridge crossing:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((190))) (189) Stevens Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth to the Highway 101 Bridge:
(i) Closed from the WDFW hatchery outlet downstream 400 feet.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through September 30 and December 1 through the last day in February.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(b) From the Highway 101 Bridge upstream to the Newbury Creek Road Bridge:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(((191))) (190) Sutherland Lake (Clallam County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 6 inches and maximum length 18 inches.
(((192))) (191) Sylvia Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Wynoochee River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((193))) (192) Sylvia Lake (Grays Harbor County): It is unlawful to retain more than 2 trout over 15 inches in length.
(((194))) (193) Tarboo Creek (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((195))) (194) Tarboo Lake (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(b) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(c) Trout: It is unlawful to retain more than two over 14 inches in length.
(((196))) (195) Teal Lake (Jefferson County):
(a) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout: Limit one.
(((197))) (196) Thorndyke Creek (Jefferson County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((198))) (197) Thunder Creek (Clallam County) (Tributary to East Fork Dickey River):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through April 30.
(b) From D2400 Road upstream: Closed from November 1 through April 30.
(c) Selective gear rules apply.
(d) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(((199))) (198) Trap Creek (Pacific County) (Willapa River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((200))) (199) Trout Creek (Clallam County) (Big River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Release all kokanee.
(((201))) (200) Twin Lake (Jefferson County): Open the fourth Saturday in April through October 31.
(((202))) (201) Umbrella Creek (Clallam County), outside Olympic National Park, including tributaries:
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Trout:
(i) Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Release all kokanee.
(((203))) (202) Valley Creek (Clallam County): Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 to juvenile anglers only.
(((204))) (203) Vance Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Chehalis River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((205))) (204) Vance Creek/Elma Ponds (Grays Harbor County), Pond One (Bowers Lake) and Pond Two (Lake Ines):
(a) Pond One/Bowers Lake is open only to juvenile anglers, seniors, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card.
(b) Open the fourth Saturday in April through November 30:
(i) Anglers may not retain more than 2 trout over 15 inches in length.
(ii) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
(((206))) (205) Van Winkle Creek (Grays Harbor County):
(a) August 16 through November 30:
(i) Night closure in effect.
(ii) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(b) From the mouth to 400 feet below the outlet of Lake Aberdeen Hatchery:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through January 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(ii) Salmon open September 1 through January 31:
(A) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 3 adults may be retained.
(B) Release Chinook.
(c) From Lake Aberdeen upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(((207))) (206) Vesta Creek and all forks (Grays Harbor County) (North River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((208))) (207) Ward Creek (Pacific County) (Willapa River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((209))) (208) Wentworth Lake (Clallam County): It is unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
(((210))) (209) West Twin River (Clallam County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(c) Catch and release only.
(((211))) (210) Wildcat Creek (Grays Harbor County) (Cloquallum Creek tributary):
(a) Open from the mouth to the confluence of the Middle and East Forks from the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((212))) (211) Wildcat Creek, East Fork (Grays Harbor County) (Cloquallum Creek tributary):
(a) Open from the mouth to the Highway 108 Bridge (Simpson Avenue, in the town of McCleary) from the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((213))) (212) Willapa River (Pacific County):
(a) From the mouth (city of South Bend boat launch) to the Highway 6 Bridge approximately 2 miles below the mouth of Trap Creek:
(i) From August 1 through November 30:
(A) It is unlawful to fish from a floating device from the second bridge on Camp One Road upstream to the mouth of Mill Creek (approximately 0.5 miles).
(B) Night closure in effect.
(C) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(D) Stationary gear restriction applies, except from the mouth of the Willapa River to the WDFW access site at the mouth of Ward/Wilson creeks.
(ii) From the City of South Bend boat launch upstream to the second bridge on Camp One Road: Anglers may fish with two poles August 1 through January 31, provided they possess a valid two-pole endorsement.
(iii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31; release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((iii))) (iv) Salmon open August 1 through January 31:
(A) ((From August 1 through November 30:
(I))) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 4 adults may be retained ((and only 2 adults may be wild coho)).
(((II))) (B) Release wild Chinook ((and chum.
(B) From December 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adults may be retained and only one adult may be a wild coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook and chum)).
(b) From Highway 6 Bridge to Fork Creek:
(i) From ((October 1)) September 16 through November 30:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(C) Stationary gear restriction applies.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through July 15 and from ((October 1)) September 16 through March 31: Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon open ((October 1)) September 16 through January 31:
(A) ((From October 1 through November 30:
(I))) Limit 6; ((no more than 3)) only 4 adults may be retained ((and only 2 adults may be a wild coho)).
(((II))) (B) Release wild Chinook ((and chum.
(B) From December 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; no more than 2 adults may be retained, and only one adult may be a wild coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook and chum)).
(c) From Fork Creek upstream to the Highway 6 Bridge near the town of Lebam:
(i) From August 16 through October 31:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(iii) Salmon:
(A) Open October 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; only 4 adults may be retained and only two may be wild adult coho.
(II) Release wild Chinook.
(d) From the Highway 6 Bridge near the town of Lebam upstream:
(i) From August 16 through October 31:
(A) Night closure in effect.
(B) Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((214))) (213) Willapa River, South Fork (Pacific County): From the mouth to the bridge on Pehl Road:
(a) From the falls/fish ladder downstream 400 feet in Section 6, Township 13 North, and Range 8 West: Closed.
(b) Selective gear rules apply from the first Saturday in June through July 31.
(c) From August 1 through November 30:
(i) Night closure in effect.
(ii) Anti-snagging rule applies.
(iii) Barbless hooks are required.
(d) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February: Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(e) Salmon((:
(i))) open August 1 through January 31((.
(ii))):
(i) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 3 adults may be retained, and only one may be wild adult coho.
(((iii))) (ii) Release wild Chinook((, wild coho, and chum)).
(f) From Pehl Road upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(ii) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(((215))) (214) Williams Creek (Pacific County) (North Nemah River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 15.
(b) Release all fish except anglers may retain up to two hatchery steelhead.
(((216))) (215) Wilson Creek (Pacific County) (Willapa River tributary):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((217))) (216) Wilson Creek, North Fork (Pacific County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((218))) (217) Wishkah River (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(b) From the mouth to West Fork:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(ii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon open September 16 through January 31:
(A) From September 16 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than 2)) only 3 adults may be retained, and only 2 may be wild adult coho.
(II) Release Chinook.
(B) From December 1 through January 31:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained, and only one may be a wild adult coho.
(II) Release Chinook ((and wild coho)).
(c) From the mouth of West Fork to 200 feet below the weir at the Wishkah Rearing Ponds:
(i) From 150 feet upstream to 150 feet downstream of the Wishkah adult attraction channel/outfall structure (within the posted fishing boundary): Open only to anglers with disabilities who permanently use a wheelchair and have a designated harvester companion card.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through the last day in February.
(iii) Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iv) Salmon open September 16 through January 31:
(A) From September 16 through November 30:
(I) Limit 6; ((no more than 2)) only 3 adults may be retained, and only 2 may be wild adult coho.
(II) Release Chinook.
(B) From ((September 16)) December 1 through ((November 30)) January 31: ((Release Chinook.
(C) From December 1 through January 31: Release Chinook and wild coho.))
(I) Limit 6; only 2 adults may be retained and only one may be a wild adult coho.
(II) Release Chinook.
(d) From the weir upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(((219))) (218) Wishkah River, East and West forks (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through ((the last day in)) October 31.
(b) Selective gear rules apply.
(((220))) (219) Wynoochee River (Grays Harbor County):
(a) From the mouth to the WDFW White Bridge Access Site:
(i) From August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(iii) Salmon((:
(A))) open September 16 through ((November 30)) January 31.
(((B))) (A) Limit 6; ((no more than)) only 2 adults may be retained.
(((C))) (B) Release Chinook.
(b) From the WDFW White Bridge Access Site to the 7400 line bridge:
(i) From August 16 through November 30: Single-point barbless hooks are required.
(ii) From September 16 through November 30: It is unlawful to use bait.
(iii) Open the first Saturday in June through March 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(c) From the 7400 line bridge to 400 feet below Wynoochee Dam, including the confluence of the reservoir upstream to Wynoochee Falls:
(i) Closed from 400 feet downstream of Wynoochee Dam and from the barrier dam near Grisdale.
(ii) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31 and from December 1 through March 31:
(A) From the first Saturday in June through October 31: Trout minimum length 14 inches, except it is permissible to retain hatchery (adipose clipped) trout less than 14 inches in length as part of the limit.
(B) From December 1 through March 31:
(I) Selective gear rules apply.
(II) Release all fish, except anglers may retain up to 2 hatchery steelhead.
(d) From Wynoochee Falls upstream:
(i) Open the first Saturday in June through October 31.
(ii) Selective gear rules apply.
(iii) Eastern brook trout limit 5. Eastern brook trout do not count toward the trout limit. However, once the limit of trout other than eastern brook trout is reached, the limit for all species of trout is reached and the angler must cease fishing.
(((221))) (220) Wynoochee Reservoir (Grays Harbor County):
(a) Open the first Saturday in June through ((the last day in)) October 31.
(b) Trout: Minimum length 12 inches.
(c) Landlocked salmon rules apply.
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