Chehalis River Opens For Spring Chinook April 16th Through June 30th, 2016

Chehalis River spring chinook fishery opens April 16

Action: Opens Chehalis River to spring chinook fishing.

Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. April 16 through 11:59 p.m. June 30, 2016.

Location: Chehalis River, from the mouth (Hwy 101 Bridge) to the Hwy 6 Bridge in the town of Adna, Grays Harbor/Thurston/Lewis counties.

Reason for action: This rule change opens a fishing opportunity recently agreed to by the state and coastal tribes during the salmon season-setting process.

Other Information: Daily limit of one salmon. Trout and gamefish fisheries remain closed until the first day in June.

Information Contact: Mike Scharpf, Region 6 (360) 249-1205.