The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife closes the section of the Elwha River from the Aldwell Lake Dam (lower Elwha Dam) downstream to the new bridge on Elwha River Road.
Effective dates: Oct. 1 through Nov. 15, 2010.
Species affected: All species.
The Elwha River from the Aldwell Lake Dam (lower Elwha Dam) downstream to the new bridge on Elwha River Road.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has initiated a fish counting project in the upper section of the lower Elwha River, and the area is also needed for collection of chinook broodstock. The number of Endangered Species Act listed chinook returning to the Elwha River is down this year, making broodstock collection more difficult. Closing this section of the river will help minimize disturbances to spawning fish and facilitate more efficient broodstock collection.
Other information: This section from Aldwell Lake Dam to the Elwha River Road will re-open Nov. 16 for trout and other game fish. The section of the Elwha River downstream of the new bridge on Elwha River Road will open Oct.1 for coho salmon and trout as described in the 2010/2011 Sportfishing Rules Pamphlet.
Information contacts: Mike Gross, (360) 249-1210; Randy Cooper, (360) 765-3979; Kirt Hughes, (360) 249-1204.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.
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