WSR 25-09-111
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 25-08—Filed April 21, 2025, 2:21 p.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (department) is considering rule making for recreational fishing to address conservation objectives and harvest opportunities that may include the closure of a portion of the Cle Elum River.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department is considering amendments to recreational fishing regulations. This rule making will be used to address critical conservation objectives and to provide harvest opportunities consistent with conservation objectives.
A new adult fish collection facility is being constructed at the base of Cle Elum Dam. This closure is needed to prevent the targeting or harassing of fish using this facility, in keeping with statewide regulations regarding fishing closures near man-made structures/passage facilities. This rule will allow for fish to use the new facility without experiencing angling pressure, which could delay their entrance to the facility.
Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 4320, Olympia, WA 98504, phone 855-925-2801, project code 11377, TTY 1-800-833-6388 or 711, email 2025_rec_fishing_update@publicinput.com, website https://publicinput.com/2025_rec_fishing_update.
Additional comments: Assistance for additional accessibility and persons with disabilities, contact Title VI/ADA compliance coordinator, phone 360-902-2349, TTY 1-800-833-6388 or 711, email Title6@dfw.wa.gov.
April 21, 2025
Scott Bird
Rules Coordinator